Chainstack API
Blockchain · Crypto · Web3 · Development Tools
Chainstack is a production-grade blockchain infrastructure provider delivering managed RPC nodes, archive data access, real-time streaming, and dedicated node infrastructure across 70+ blockchain protocols. Designed for teams building multi-chain applications, trading systems, analytics platforms, and AI agents that need reliable, high-performance blockchain connectivity without the overhead of running their own nodes, Chainstack serves developers ranging from solo builders on a free plan to enterprise trading desks on dedicated infrastructure.
Chainstack API Highlights
Chainstack API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Key (from Chainstack account Settings > API Keys)
Developer: limited RPS. Growth: higher RPS. Pro/Business/Enterprise: increasing RPS per tier see chainstack.com/pricing for exact limits.
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSChainstack API is best for:
Nigerian Web3 developers, DeFi builders, and blockchain analytics teams that need production-grade RPC access to 70+ blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, Base, Arbitrum) with archive data and real-time streaming.
- Developer (free):3M RUs/month
- Growth:$49/month, 20M RUs, $15/1M overage
- Pro:$199/month, 80M RUs, $12.50/1M overage
- Business:$349/month, 140M RUs
- Enterprise:$990/month, 400M RUs, from $5/1M overage
- No credit card needed for free tier
Chainstack API Core Features & Capabilities
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Required Access Documents for Chainstack API
- No Documents RequiredOptionalSign up with an email address at chainstack.com. Free Developer plan is available immediately with no KYC, credit card, or business verification required.
Different Chainstack API use cases
- DeFi Application on Ethereum or Base:Nigerian DeFi developers can use Chainstack RPC endpoints to connect their dApps to Ethereum mainnet or Layer 2 chains like Base and Arbitrum enabling smart contract calls, token swaps, and on-chain data reads.
- Solana Trading Bot Infrastructure:Use Chainstack Yellowstone gRPC streaming to power a real-time Solana trading bot receiving block and transaction events with sub-second latency for arbitrage or market-making strategies.
- Blockchain Analytics Dashboard:Nigerian Web3 analytics teams can use Chainstack archive node access to query full historical on-chain data tracking wallet behavior, token flows, and DeFi protocol metrics across Ethereum and Solana.
- Multi-Chain NFT Platform:Nigerian NFT marketplace developers can use Chainstack to serve RPC calls across Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana simultaneously enabling multi-chain NFT minting, transfer tracking, and ownership verification.
- AI Agent with Blockchain Context:Teams building AI agents that need on-chain data can use Chainstack MCP server to give their AI assistant real-time blockchain context querying balances, transactions, and smart contract state via natural language.