Core concept of Chainbase: Manuscript — the 'universal kitchen' for understanding blockchain data
Friends who pay attention to blockchain data tools have probably heard of Official — it has big ambitions, aiming to be the 'super data network' of the entire crypto circle, piecing together the scattered 'fragments' of data across various chains into a unified resource that everyone can use.
Manuscript is the core data processing framework tailored by Chainbase to achieve this goal. To put it simply, it is like the 'central kitchen' in the Chainbase ecosystem: chaotic raw data enters here, and through a series of 'culinary operations' such as cleaning, processing, and transforming, it directly turns into high-quality data 'feasts' that developers, analysts, and even AI models can easily 'consume'.
First, understand the relationship between the two using a down-to-earth metaphor:
@Chainbase Official 'Large Fresh Supermarket', piled with massive amounts of raw data 'fresh meat and vegetables' brought in from various blockchains;
Manuscript is the 'full set of kitchen tools + universal recipes', allowing you to transform raw materials from the supermarket into the desired form, whether you want to make 'French cuisine' or 'home-style stir-fry'.
Without Manuscript, the data in Chainbase could at most be considered 'unprocessed ingredients'; with it, they can turn into truly usable 'finished dishes'.
The goal of Manuscript sounds quite grand. The official statement is to create a 'data trading' ecosystem component within the Chainbase network, allowing everyone to access any data in any way, through any service, and in any language. But when it comes down to practical use, the core is simple: to help you obtain the desired data in the most convenient manner.
For example —
No need to change habits when writing code: Python, Java, JavaScript, and even WebAssembly can be used to write processing scripts;
You can choose your access method: whether you want to query with SQL or call via HTTPS, or even drag it like moving files in a cloud drive;
No worries about data formats: JSON, CSV, and Excel are all supported, so you don't have to struggle with 'format incompatibility'.
Storage is not locked down: data can come from IPFS, Google Drive, MySQL, and can also be stored back, without being stuck on a single platform.
So how does it collaborate with Chainbase? Actually, it relies on Chainbase's two major 'foundational buffs', with Manuscript building on top of that:
The first is based on Chainbase's 'dual-chain architecture'. Chainbase uses CometBFT + DPoS mechanism to ensure that data querying and transactions are both fast and secure. Manuscript is built on this foundation, so it naturally possesses 'high performance + high reliability' attributes when processing data, avoiding frequent crashes or data loss.
The second is to connect the final step of 'turning data into money'. Chainbase wants to create an ecosystem where 'data can be sold', and Manuscript is the practical tool: you write scripts to process data on Chainbase using Manuscript, turning the processed high-quality data into 'sellable products', which can then be priced and sold through the platform, making data truly transform into tangible profits.
What I understand is that Chainbase has set up a 'data market' and infrastructure, while Manuscript is a 'personalized production tool' that everyone can use, allowing anyone to engage in data 'small business'.
The key is that Chainbase is not a 'closed garden', and Manuscript is not a 'private tool'; together they form an open data community.
If you are a developer: you no longer have to worry about where the data comes from, how to clean it, or how to query across chains; you can write processing logic in familiar Python/JS/SQL within Manuscript, and Chainbase will reliably provide you with the execution results.
If you are just an ordinary user: blockchain applications will be smoother in the future, because the developers behind the scenes won't have to struggle with data issues and can focus on improving the product experience.
To summarize: the goal of Chainbase is to make data accessible, combinable, and sellable, while Manuscript is the core tool layer to achieve this goal. Without Manuscript, Chainbase could merely be a 'data warehouse'; with it, it can transform into a complete 'data economy'. If you are optimistic about the blockchain data infrastructure track or are looking for user-friendly on-chain data tools, then the combination of Chainbase + Manuscript is definitely worth studying.
