Steem

API

Blockchain API for blogging and social media interactions

Overview

The Steem API allows developers to interact with Steem’s decentralized social media blockchain. Key endpoints include retrieving user profiles, fetching posts/comments, submitting content, accessing transaction history, and querying blockchain metrics. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building third-party social clients, analytics tools for content performance, automated posting services, and apps that leverage Steem’s tokenized reward system. It supports operations like voting, commenting, and transferring tokens programmatically, enabling extensions to Steem’s ecosystem of blogging and social interactions.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

JSON-RPC & REST support
Blockchain data access
Social media interaction endpoints
JSON responses
Token transaction support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Steem API free to use?

Yes, the Steem API is free for accessing public data (e.g., posts, profiles) and basic operations. Heavy usage may have rate limits, but no paid tiers exist for standard functionality.

? Does it require an API Key?

Public read endpoints do not need an API key. Write operations (posting, voting) require a user’s private key for authentication to sign transactions.

? What is the response format?

The Steem API primarily returns responses in JSON format, which is widely compatible with most development frameworks and tools.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Blockchain

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Decentralized data source
⊕ Rich social media functionality
⊕ Free for basic usage
⊕ Token reward system integration

Cons

⊖ Requires blockchain knowledge
⊖ Rate limits for high-volume requests
⊖ Private keys needed for write operations