FlowScan vs Dune

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Web3 Analytics

FlowScan

What is Flowscan

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• Flowscan is a block explorer that provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to view and explore transactions, accounts and data on the Flow Blockchain.

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• The tool is also open-source, with its code freely available for anyone to use, making it a popular tool among developers that are building applications on the market.

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• The transactions are recorded real-time with no delay whatsoever.

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Tool Flow

• The tool registers in real time every possible transaction with detailed information (1)

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• The user, the type of contract, the value and transaction type and also deposit (2 – 3)

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• The data is also shared under a json format (3)

Dune Analytics

What is Dune Analytics

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• Dune Analytics is a web-based platform that provides users with tools to query, visualize, and share data.�
• The platform offers a range of features, including an SQL-based query engine, a library of pre-built queries, and a visualization tool that allows users to create custom charts and graphs.�
• The platform offers a paid plan for more advanced features or amount of data limit it can provide + on demand commands similar to BigQuery.

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Tool Flow

• The tool uses internal analytics system to cover the necessary information.

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• The tool also features a query system, in which users and external users can manipulate based on their paid plan.

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• Dune Analytics has a visualization system similar to Looker.

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SYSTEM

FlowScan + Analytics

• Flowscan keeps track of every asset listed and also the price range

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• The tool also provides the information as a json string

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• Easy to navigate

• The analytics system provides all the necessary in-game information

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• Helps us create in-depth analysis

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• Keeps track of the general health of the project

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• We can connect both type of information with ease

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• Have complete information across both systems project + Flowscan info

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Functionality

• Flowscan generates its information under a json format (Example).

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• With the help of a backend developer, create a custom API in order to transport the data.

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• Create a custom-made analytics system in order to organize the information and connect the project data and Flowscan data.

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Flowscan

API

Analytics

Advanced Knowledge

• Deeper understanding of user behavior: �A custom-made analytics system can be designed to track specific user actions, such as in-game purchases or interactions NFTs.

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• Improved game balancing: �Custom-made analytics systems can help the team identify patterns in user behavior that may indicate imbalances in the game's mechanics. �

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• Better player retention: �By tracking player behavior, a custom-made analytics system can help the team identify factors that contribute to player churn.

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• More effective monetization strategies: �Custom-made analytics systems can help the team identify the most effective monetization strategies for their game.

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COMPARISON

Tool Comparison

• Flowscan.org provides users with a user-friendly interface for exploring and tracking transactions, accounts, and data on the Flow Blockchain.

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• Is specifically designed for the Flow Blockchain, providing more specialized features and insights for developers building applications on the Flow network.

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• Flowscan.org is completely free to use.

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• Does not provide Dashboard options or analytics system.

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• Dune Analytics is a general-purpose analytics platform that allows users to track and analyze data from a variety of blockchain networks.

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• It’s a better choice for users who work with multiple blockchain networks.

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• Dune Analytics can provide direct flexible and powerful set of dashboard options for analyzing and visualizing blockchain data but comes with paid plans.�

FlowScan

Dune

Opportunities� &� Obstacles

Opportunities

• The custom-made analytics are already developed and ready for use.

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• FlowScan API data transport can be made with ease and little resources (requires only one backend developer).

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• There are already selected tool services in order to set-up the data and analytics system (FireBase (database), BigQuery (interrogation tool), Looker Studio (visualization tool).

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• Both FlowScan and Looker Studio are completely free to use with no paid plan.

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• The ability to upgrade or change the custom-made analytics system based on our needs and demands in a timely manner with no other 3^rd party being involved.

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For using FlowScan

Obstacles

• Creating new analytics system to fit the template of Dune Analytics.

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• Research on paid plan based on the project’s needs and data.

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• Paid plan changes made based on the project’s data quantity.

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• Time-consuming in case of analytics upgrade and changes due to in-game design changes.

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• 3^rd party assistance in case of problem occurrence.

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• No real-time transactions and account details.

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• Unclear ability to match wallets to in-game users.

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• No clear understanding of asset usage after purchase.

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For using Dune Analytics

Conclusion

Conclusion

• As has been demonstrated, the system we have developed is not only cost-efficient but also time-efficient, making it an ideal solution for our team and project looking to optimize our operations without breaking the bank.

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• This approach also allows for greater control over data security and privacy, but also enables us to better tailor our analytics insights for future business goals in order to gain a competitive edge in the industry.

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