BlockCypher API
Blockchain · Development Tools
BlockCypher is a cloud-based blockchain API platform that provides REST API access to Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dash, and Ethereum without requiring developers to run their own blockchain nodes. Running a full Bitcoin node requires significant hardware resources, continuous uptime, and weeks of initial blockchain synchronization.
BlockCypher API Highlights
BlockCypher API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Token
3 req/sec, 200 req/hr on free tier; up to 500 req/sec on Plus
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSBlockCypher API is best for:
Nigerian Bitcoin and UTXO-chain developers building payment processors, wallets, and blockchain explorers needing reliable REST API access without running full nodes.
- Free:3 req/sec, 200 req/hr
- Micro $20/mo:30 req/sec
- Mini $75/mo
- Standard $200/mo
- Plus $400/mo
- Enterprise custom
BlockCypher API Core Features & Capabilities
BlockCypher API Supported Webhook Events
Webhooks supported (Webhook Address Monitoring). Check official documentation for endpoint setup.
Required Access Documents for BlockCypher API
- API TokenOptionalFree token from blockcypher.com. Without token: 3 req/hr. With token: 200 req/hr on free tier. Passed as token query parameter.
- Blockchain ChoiceRequiredSpecify the chain in the URL path (e.g., /v1/btc/main for Bitcoin mainnet, /v1/bcy/test for private test chain).
Different BlockCypher API use cases
- Nigerian Bitcoin Payment Gateway:Nigerian merchants accepting Bitcoin can use BlockCypher to generate unique deposit addresses per transaction, set up webhooks to receive instant notifications when payment arrives, and check transaction confirmations building a complete Bitcoin payment processor without running a Bitcoin node.
- Bitcoin Wallet Backend for Nigerian Fintech:Nigerian fintech apps offering Bitcoin storage can use BlockCypher's HD wallet API to manage user wallets, query balances, build and broadcast transactions, and monitor addresses for incoming payments all via REST without blockchain node infrastructure.
- Dogecoin Tipping Platform for Nigerian Social Media:Nigerian social platforms can use BlockCypher's Dogecoin API to build a tipping feature where users send DOGE to content creators leveraging BlockCypher's low-latency webhook notifications to confirm tip receipts instantly and update creator balances in real time.