Polkadot Network Pulse
Category: Blockchain Analytics Dashboard
Date: October 2025
About this project
A modern blockchain dashboard that showcases the power of PAPI for interacting with the Polkadot network. The application provides real-time block monitoring, network metrics, and interactive blockchain data visualization.
Key Features
- Real-time Updates: Live block feed with smooth animations and instant updates.
- Blockchain Metrics: Monitor finalized block numbers and calculate average block time.
- WebSocket Integration: Persistent WebSocket connection with automatic reconnection handling.
- Reactive Subscriptions: Utilizing observables for efficient real-time data stream management.
- Performance Optimized: Reduced bundle size and efficient memory management for a smooth experience.
Challenges
The biggest challenge was efficiently handling frequent blockchain data updates while maintaining a responsive user interface. Implementing automatic reconnections and managing connection state also required careful consideration.
Learnings
This project helped me master PAPI and reactive programming concepts. I learned the importance of efficient WebSocket connection management and performance optimization strategies for real-time applications.