Powering Bitcoin and Liquid Applications with Real-Time Blockchain Data
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Built to simplify development and enhance performance for existing Bitcoin and Liquid applications, the Blockstream Explorer API offers faster address lookups, robust DoS protection, and seamless integration.
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Build on Bitcoin at Scale
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Let the Blockstream Explorer API handle the blockchain backend for you.
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High performance service - optimized for scaling and uptime
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Extensive blockchain data indexing powers pre-populated, cache-ready results for fast and reliable access. The infrastructure is built to handle demanding workloads, ensuring high availability and scalability, even during peak usage.
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Proven in production, and trusted by some of the biggest names in the industry, our API is built to handle demanding workloads so your team can focus on growth.
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Integrate & Scale
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Effortless integration with a transparent pricing model eliminates upfront infrastructure costs. Developers can focus on building applications without the complexity of managing backend systems, saving both time and resources.
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Plug in and Scale
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Innovate without the burden of backend systems.
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Operational Redundancy
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Whether used as a primary solution or backup, the service eliminates costly infrastructure maintenance and disaster recovery planning. Its high reliability ensures uninterrupted access during outages or demand spikes.
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Always Online
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99.9% uptime SLA guarantee.
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Privacy & Security
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With no persistent logging and full end-to-end encryption, the service ensures confidentiality and adherence to best practices. Robust security protocols reduce the need for self-managed security solutions.
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Privacy and Security
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No persistent logging and end-to-end encryption.
FEATURES
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Fast data access, scalable infrastructure, and 99.9% uptime
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Explorer handles millions of requests on globally distributed infrastructure so your services are always online
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Powered by the open-source Esplora project, Blockstream Explorer can be self-hosted. Run your own instance to suit your specific needs while leveraging the same robust software that powers our Enterprise solution.
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Built on the battle-tested and well-maintained Esplora stack.
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Access data across Bitcoin Mainnet, Testnet, and Liquid networks, offering a broad spectrum of blockchain data for diverse applications.
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Access Bitcoin mainnet, testnet, and Liquid network data.
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An HTTP REST API (with Electrs RPC coming soon) provides extended transaction details and seamless integration.
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API designed for developers with up-to-date documentation.
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Partner with Blockstream for seamless integration, unmatched performance, and dedicated ongoing support.
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Enterprise reliability from one of the most experienced teams in Bitcoin.
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Fully encrypted connections and secure access ensure data integrity, delivering reliable performance for mission-critical operations.
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Blockstream runs the infrastructure so your team can focus on product.
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Advanced indexing and database storage reduce query times and remove the need to self-host expensive hardware like 2TB+ high-speed SSDs with extensive CPU resources.
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Pre-indexed blockchain data makes applications run faster
Get real-time access to network data with simple RESTful endpoints, delivering low-latency, high-availability insights into UTXOs, balances, mempool transactions, and fee estimates, with seamless transaction broadcasting.
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Instant API keys, clear docs, and well-maintained repos make integration seamless. Access UTXOs, balances, mempool, and fee data through low-latency REST endpoints.
Authenticated users benefit from 500K requests per month for free and higher daily limits providing more capacity than the free public Esplora endpoints. Authenticated users also benefit from dedicated onboarding & support, and a 99.9% SLA for enhanced reliability.