Block Explorer for Xai
Ethernal is a hosted block explorer for Xai, the gaming-focused L3 built on Arbitrum One using Arbitrum Orbit. Developed by Offchain Labs, Xai enables gas-free gameplay for players through its Sentry node network. Connect your RPC, configure Orbit bridge monitoring, and deploy a branded Xai explorer in minutes.
Chain ID 660279Orbit-Native Configuration for Xai
Xai settles on Arbitrum One as an L3 Orbit chain. Ethernal monitors the Orbit bridge between Xai and Arbitrum One, tracking deposits, withdrawals, and assertion postings. Configure it with Xai's Rollup and Inbox contract addresses on Arbitrum One.
Gas-Free Gaming Transaction Tracking
Xai's Sentry node network subsidizes gas for players, creating a gasless experience for in-game actions. Ethernal tracks these subsidized transactions, showing the actual gas payment flow through Sentry nodes. Developers can monitor which game actions are most frequent, identify gas cost patterns, and verify that Sentry subsidies are applied correctly.
Explorer Features
How to Set Up a Xai Block Explorer
Create a workspace
Sign up at app.tryethernal.com and create a new workspace. Select "Public Explorer" as the type.
Connect the Xai RPC
Paste the Xai RPC endpoint: https://xai-chain.net/rpc. This connects Ethernal to Xai's L3 nodes.
Configure Orbit bridge monitoring
Enter the Rollup and Inbox contract addresses on Arbitrum One. Ethernal starts monitoring deposits, withdrawals, and assertion postings between Xai and Arbitrum One automatically.
Go live
Point your custom domain (e.g. explorer.xai.example) to your Ethernal workspace. Your Xai explorer is live with transaction decoding, NFT tracking, and bridge monitoring.
Xai Explorer Options Compared
Game studios building on Xai can choose between the official Xai explorer, Blockscout (self-hosted), or Ethernal (hosted with Orbit-native features).
Pricing for Xai Explorers
Start free with the Starter plan (ad-supported, includes contract verification, token tracking, and unlimited transactions). For custom domains and L1 explorer integration, the Team plan starts at $150/month. Full whitelabel with custom branding, status page, and 5M transactions included is available on the App Chain plan at $500/month.
View Full PricingFrequently Asked Questions
What is Xai?
Xai is a gaming-focused Layer 3 blockchain built on Arbitrum One using the Arbitrum Orbit framework. Developed by Offchain Labs (the team behind Arbitrum), Xai is designed to let game studios deploy on-chain games where players never have to interact with gas fees or wallets directly, thanks to Sentry nodes that subsidize transaction costs.
How do I set up a block explorer for Xai?
Create a workspace on Ethernal, paste the Xai RPC endpoint (https://xai-chain.net/rpc), configure the Orbit bridge with Rollup and Inbox addresses on Arbitrum One, and point your custom domain. The process takes under 5 minutes.
How do Sentry nodes make Xai gas-free for players?
Sentry nodes are operated by XAI and esXAI token holders who stake tokens to run validation infrastructure. In return for staking, Sentry operators earn rewards. The gas costs for player transactions are subsidized through the Sentry network, so players interact with games without holding crypto or paying fees.
What games run on Xai?
The flagship game on Xai is Pirate Nation by Proof of Play. The Xai ecosystem is growing with multiple game studios deploying on-chain games that take advantage of gas-free gameplay and the Arbitrum Orbit infrastructure.
Does Ethernal support ERC-1155 batch transfers on Xai?
Yes. Ethernal indexes ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 token events on Xai. For gaming items that use ERC-1155 (common in on-chain games), Ethernal tracks batch mints, batch transfers, and individual transfers with full token ID and quantity visibility.
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