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Data inscribed in Ethereum blob space (introduced by EIP-4844) rather than in regular calldata.
Definition
Data inscribed in Ethereum blob space (introduced by EIP-4844) rather than in regular calldata. Blob inscriptions are much cheaper than traditional calldata inscriptions but are pruned after about 18 days, making them non-permanent unless archived off-chain. Ethscriptions explored this approach.
Related Terms
Data permanently embedded directly onto Bitcoin's blockchain, popularized by the Ordinals protocol in 2023.
Temporary data storage introduced by Ethereum's EIP-4844 (proto-danksharding).
The Ethereum Improvement Proposal that introduced blob transactions (proto-danksharding) in the Dencun upgrade of March 2024.
Application Binary Interface.
A way to make crypto wallets behave more like normal apps by turning every account into a smart contract.
The way Ethereum and many other chains track balances.
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