# Nodies Guide ## Overview Nodies is a service that simultaneously leverages both centralized and decentralized blockchain nodes. This approach empowers you to build DApps without worrying about blockchain maintenance, uptime, or speed constraints. Nodies lets you conveniently build your Web3 applications using our lightning-fast APIs, live tracking features, and robust analytics tools, significantly streamlining your development process. ## Supported Protocols Our service supports a wide range of protocols to meet diverse development needs: * Ethereum * Polygon * Base * Arbirtrum * Optimism * Avalanche * Gnosis Chain * Metis * Blast * [+ more!](https://docs.nodies.app/overview/supported-blockchains) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.nodies.app/nodies-guide.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.