NFT UI Explorers
What is UI Explorer/Block Explorer
A Block Explorer UI is a web-based interface that visually presents blockchain data, enabling users to navigate transactions, accounts, and network activity in an accessible way. It acts as a front-end layer for blockchain indexing services, making raw blockchain data readable and interactive for end users.
In our article we focus on Pallet NFTs & Pallet Uniques on Polkadot AssetHub.
List
| Subscan | KodaDot | Statescan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website | Link | Link | Link |
| GitHub | Link | Link | Link |
| Type | Block Explorers UI | NFT marketplace Gallery | Block Explorers UI |
| Show NFTs in public account portfolio | Yes | No | Yes |
| Show NFTs from different chains in one screen | No | - | No |
| Show NFT image | Pallet NFTs | Pallet NFTs | No |
| Show full NFT metadata and attributes | Pallet NFTs | Pallet NFTs | No |
| Show NFT transactions history | Pallet NFTs, Pallet Uniques | Pallet NFTs | Pallet Uniques |
UI Explorers Challenges
Limited NFT Support Due to Varied Implementations
Different NFT standards across Polkadot parachains result in incomplete or inconsistent display, with many explorers lacking full support.
Gaps in Indexing & Metadata Display
Inconsistent NFT indexing leads to missing images, unparsed attributes, and inaccurate ownership data, making asset tracking unreliable.
No Unified NFT Overview Across Chains
Explorers are chain-specific, forcing users to manually check multiple sources to track their NFTs, with no single place to view their full portfolio.