Messari

API

Freemium API for comprehensive crypto asset data

Overview

Messari API provides RESTful endpoints for thousands of crypto assets, delivering market data (real-time prices, trading volume, historical trends), on-chain metrics (staking ratios, transaction counts, network activity), and detailed asset profiles (whitepapers, team info, use cases). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building crypto price trackers, research dashboards, trading bots, integrating asset data into financial apps, or conducting market analysis. It supports free and paid tiers—free access for core metrics, premium for advanced features like high-frequency data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://messari.io/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Thousands of crypto assets coverage
Market & on-chain metrics
Freemium pricing tiers
Detailed asset profiles

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Messari API free to use?

Yes, Messari offers a free tier with access to core crypto asset data (market prices, basic on-chain metrics). Premium tiers unlock advanced features like real-time high-frequency data and unlimited requests.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, both free and paid users need an API key to access the Messari API. You can get one by creating an account on Messari's website.

? What is the response format?

All Messari API responses are in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse for application integration.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Cryptocurrency

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive data coverage
⊕ Free tier available
⊕ Easy-to-integrate endpoints
⊕ Regularly updated metrics

Cons

⊖ Rate limits on free tier
⊖ Advanced features require paid subscription
⊖ Niche assets may lack full data