BlockCypher

Blockchain Web Services.

Overview

BlockCypher is a long-standing service that simplifies building blockchain applications by providing reliable and scalable web APIs. It supports several major blockchains and offers features like transaction APIs, address APIs, and real-time event notifications via webhooks.

✨ Key Features

Cloud-optimized blockchain platform
Web APIs for multiple blockchains (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
Real-time transaction fee estimates
Webhook notifications for events
Robust and scalable infrastructure

🎯 Key Differentiators

Long-standing, reliable service since 2014
Accurate real-time transaction fee estimation
Simple, RESTful APIs for core blockchain operations

Unique Value: Offers a simple, powerful, and reliable way to integrate core blockchain functionality into applications through web APIs.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Building crypto wallets Payment processing Blockchain data analysis dApp development

            ✅ Best For
            Providing blockchain data for explorers and wallets
Enabling crypto payment processing

        

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Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

Projects requiring access to a very wide range of newer or less common blockchains

🏆 Alternatives

Alchemy Infura

BlockCypher provides a more focused, API-driven service for core blockchains, which can be simpler to integrate for specific use cases compared to broader developer platforms.

💻 Platforms

Web API

🛟 Support Options

✓ Email Support
✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

Free Tier Available

Free tier: Generous free tier with hourly request limits

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BlockCypher

Overview

✨ Key Features

🎯 Key Differentiators

🎯 Use Cases (4)

✅ Best For

💡 Check With Vendor

🏆 Alternatives

💻 Platforms

🛟 Support Options

💰 Pricing

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