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Transaction Simulation

Transaction Simulation

Tenderly is a full-stack Web3 development platform offering advanced smart contract debugging, simulation, observability, and scalable node infrastructure for EVM-compatible chains.

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๐Ÿ’ธDeFi Developers
๐Ÿ› ๏ธInfrastructure Developers
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธDAO Tooling Developers
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธNFT Platform Developers
๐ŸญEnterprise Blockchain Teams
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Overview

Tenderly is a comprehensive Web3 development platform designed to streamline the entire decentralized application (dapp) lifecycle. It integrates development, observability, and infrastructure tools into a single environment, enabling developers to build, test, monitor, and deploy smart contracts efficiently across all major Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chains, Layer 2 solutions, and rollups. The platform replaces traditional public testnets and local nodes with Virtual TestNetsโ€”customizable, zero-setup development environments that provide real-time mainnet data and state syncing without requiring code changes.

Key features include a powerful Developer Explorer for granular on-chain data insights, a transaction Simulator to preview transaction outcomes without on-chain execution, and advanced debugging tools offering detailed stack traces and human-readable error messages. Tenderlyโ€™s Node RPC service extends beyond standard node providers by offering a scalable, extensible RPC infrastructure that supports high throughput and global availability, with the ability to deploy custom logic and APIs directly within the node.

What sets Tenderly apart is its deep integration of simulation and debugging capabilities with production-grade infrastructure, enabling teams to iterate rapidly and reduce costly on-chain errors. Its collaborative tooling supports team workflows with shared staging environments, real-time monitoring, and alerting for on-chain events. Notable users include MakerDAO, Uniswap Labs, Yearn Finance, and Safe, who leverage Tenderly to optimize development velocity, improve reliability, and enhance user experience. Developers can get started quickly by signing up for free, integrating Tenderlyโ€™s Virtual TestNets with popular frameworks like Hardhat or Foundry, and switching RPC endpoints to scale from development to production seamlessly.

The Problem

Web3 developers face fragmented tooling that complicates smart contract development, testing, and deployment. Public testnets are often rigid and unreliable, while standard node providers lack deep insight into transaction execution and debugging capabilities. This fragmentation slows iteration, increases risk of costly on-chain errors, and complicates team collaboration.

Lack of customizable, reliable test environments
Insufficient transaction simulation and debugging tools
Fragmented infrastructure causing slow development cycles

The Solution

Key Features

Developer Explorer

Provides decoded, human-readable on-chain data and transaction details for deep insights during development.

Transaction Simulator

Preview exact transaction outcomes without sending them on-chain to reduce risk and improve user confidence.

Gas Profiler

Analyze gas consumption per function call to optimize contract efficiency and reduce costs.

Virtual TestNets Integration

Seamlessly replace local nodes or public testnets with customizable, forkable environments supporting all major EVM chains.

Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts

Set up automated alerts for on-chain events to quickly identify and respond to issues.

Key Strengths

Integrated Full-Stack Platform
Customizable Virtual TestNets
Advanced Transaction Simulation and Debugging
Scalable, Extensible Node RPC
Collaborative Development and Monitoring

How Developers Use Transaction Simulation

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Smart Contract Development and Testing

Developers use Tenderlyโ€™s Virtual TestNets and debugging tools to build and iterate on smart contracts with real mainnet data and detailed error insights.

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On-Chain Transaction Simulation for User Safety

Dapp teams simulate user transactions off-chain to prevent costly failures and improve user experience by previewing outcomes before execution.

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Production-Grade Node Infrastructure and Monitoring

Enterprises deploy Tenderlyโ€™s scalable Node RPC for reliable, high-throughput access to multiple EVM chains, combined with real-time monitoring and alerting.

Works Well With
Ethereum
Ethereum
Arbitrum One
Arbitrum One
Arbitrum Nova
Arbitrum Nova
Base
Base
Blast
Blast
BOB
BOB
Boba
Boba
Fraxtal
Fraxtal
Gold
Gold
Immutable zkEVM
Immutable zkEVM
Mode
Mode
Optimism
Optimism
Polygon PoS
Polygon PoS
re.al
re.al
Avalanche
Avalanche
BNB Smart Chain
BNB Smart Chain
Fantom
Fantom
Gnosis
Gnosis
Linea
Linea
Mantle
Mantle
Moonbeam
Moonbeam
Moonriver
Moonriver
Zora
Zora
RSK
RSK
Unreal
Unreal

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