Tatum API
Blockchain · Development Tools
Tatum is a blockchain-as-a-service platform providing a unified REST API that enables developers to interact with over 100 blockchain networks including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron, Solana, Polygon, Cardano, XRP, Dogecoin, and dozens more through a single consistent API structure. Rather than learning the specific RPC interfaces, SDK libraries, and node management requirements for each blockchain, Nigerian developers using Tatum interact with every chain through the same endpoint patterns.
Tatum API Highlights
Tatum API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Key
5 req/sec on free tier; up to unlimited on Enterprise
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSTatum API is best for:
Nigerian blockchain developers building wallets, exchanges, or payment systems needing a single API to interact with 100+ blockchains Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, and more.
- Free:5 req/sec, 1M credits/month
- Paid plans from $79/mo (10 req/sec) to $599/mo
- Enterprise custom
Tatum API Core Features & Capabilities
Tatum API Supported Webhook Events
Webhooks supported (Webhook Notifications). Check official documentation for endpoint setup.
Required Access Documents for Tatum API
- API KeyRequiredFree API key from dashboard.tatum.io. Passed as x-api-key header in all requests.
- Testnet SelectionOptionalSpecify testnet chain (e.g., ETH_SEPOLIA, BTC_TESTNET) in requests to use test networks for development without real funds.
Different Tatum API use cases
- Nigerian Crypto Exchange Backend:Nigerian cryptocurrency exchanges can use Tatum's virtual account system to manage user balances off-chain with instant transfers between users, while using Tatum's blockchain API to handle actual deposits and withdrawals on-chain the same architecture used by centralized exchanges globally.
- Multi-chain Wallet App for Nigerian Users:Nigerian wallet app developers can use Tatum to generate wallets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT (Tron), and BNB Chain simultaneously from one API giving Nigerian users a multi-chain wallet that covers the assets most commonly traded by Nigerians without building separate blockchain integrations.
- Stablecoin Payment Processing for Nigerian E-commerce:Nigerian e-commerce platforms can use Tatum's Tron and Ethereum APIs to accept USDT payments generating unique deposit addresses per transaction, monitoring for incoming transfers via webhooks, and confirming payments programmatically without managing blockchain node infrastructure.