About the job
Join Allium: Simplifying Blockchain Data
The Challenge of Blockchain Data
Since our inception in late 2021, we recognized a critical truth: blockchain data is publicly available but notoriously difficult to interpret and access. Simple inquiries, such as “Who are the largest Ethereum token holders over time?”, often necessitate a skilled engineering team to set up RPC nodes, process vast amounts of blockchain history, and execute complex SQL queries.
Why Accessing Blockchain Data is Challenging
Historically, blockchains have been designed to optimize write operations rather than read operations. This focus on enhancing transaction throughput and building robust consensus algorithms has made it increasingly difficult to extract data efficiently and reliably.
Expertise Required for Blockchain Data Interpretation
As noted by Columbia Professor Tim Roughgarden, “Blockchains are (virtual) computers, not databases.” They serve as Turing machines that allow for diverse computations, leading to a myriad of data schemas tailored for various applications. Standardizing these schemas requires specialized knowledge to transform obscure technical outputs into understandable insights regarding tokens, NFTs, stablecoins, and DEXs.
Allium's Solution
At Allium, we address this complexity by ingesting, sanitizing, and standardizing blockchain data. Our extensive archive spans over 100 blockchains, amounting to petabytes of data that is rapidly expanding.
A Mission to Organize Blockchain Data
Similar to how Google and Bloomberg revolutionized access to financial and web data, Allium aims to index blockchain data for universal accessibility. This endeavor supports innovators within the industry and positions us as a vital contributor to the blockchain ecosystem.

