Blockfrost

Blockfrost

Blockfrost is an instant API access provider to the Cardano blockchain and a decentralized file storage solution (IPFS). It is an instant, public and freely accessible API as a Service that provides an alternative access to the Cardano blockchain and related networks, as well as an IPFS provider, allowing developers to create dApps, transact, and explore the blockchain.
Tallinn, EST

Description

Blockfrost provides a fast, scalable, and highly optimized API as a Service with over 100 endpoints for easy access to the Cardano blockchain and related networks, without the need for running and maintaining additional infrastructure. It leverages high-speed, in-memory databases and globally distributed nodes for high availability and prompt response times. The Transaction Submit API includes a priority mempool and rollback protection to safeguard transactions against blockchain reorganizations. Blockfrost is also an IPFS provider, allowing users to add and pin resources and access the IPFS network through its Gateway clusters. Committed to open-source, their tools, SDKs, OpenAPI specification, and backend are all open-source, fostering a transparent, flexible, and community-driven ecosystem with 24/7 customer support.