Marketplace
The SnapsVault Marketplace is the web interface of the SnapsVault ecosystem. It provides a centralized, accessible, and standardized way to browse, search, and discover blockchain snapshots across multiple networks.
Why It Matters
Finding a compatible, up‑to‑date snapshot is often the bottleneck for bootstrapping or recovering nodes. Marketplace removes scattered links and inconsistent metadata by aggregating curated entries with clear fields like chain ID, height, type, and hashes in one place.
This reduces time‑to‑sync, lowers operational risk, and aligns manual UI flows with automated CLI and API usage so teams can standardize their processes across environments.
Key Features
Snapshot Discovery: Browse by network, chain, type, block height, and contributor, then sort and refine to narrow to the exact artifact you need.
Complete Metadata: View size, creation date, pruning method, block range, and SHA‑256 hash for integrity validation before download.
Contributor Transparency: Every listing shows the publisher so you can assess credibility, observe update cadence, and review historical submissions.
Performance and Freshness: Fast HTTPS downloads and timely metadata updates keep listings reliable for production and testing usage across snapshot types like archival and pruned.
SnapsOS Alignment: The UI and CLI share the same catalogs, enabling programmatic retrieval, automated verification, and repeatable application flows without drift.
Quickstart
For step‑by‑step instructions on browsing, filtering, and downloading snapshots, see the Use the Marketplace UI page. This guide provides practical examples, screenshots, and tips for getting snapshots onto your node quickly and safely.
Best Practices
- Always verify the integrity hash and ensure pruning mode and chain ID match your node configuration before applying any snapshot.
- Prefer recent snapshots for faster catch‑up, and use SnapsOS for repeatable provisioning across fleets or CI/CD.
How It Fits in the Ecosystem
The Marketplace is the visual and interactive layer of SnapsVault:
- Framework ensures snapshots are standardized and verifiable.
- Marketplace catalogs and displays snapshots for discovery.
- SnapsOS CLI allows automation, verification, and application.
Together, these components provide a reliable, end‑to‑end snapshot ecosystem for node operators, developers, and contributors.
For any improvement, feature request, or contribution, see the Contributing section.