DeFi Data FAQs

Question 1

Do I need an API key to use DeFi Data?

Accepted Answer

No, basic usage of the self-hosted MCP server or the hosted REST API (100 free requests/day) does not require an API key. Optional API keys are available for higher rate limits and advanced usage.

Question 2

How does DeFi Data integrate with AI agents?

Accepted Answer

DeFi Data is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling seamless integration with MCP-compatible AI agents like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. This allows AI agents to directly query live blockchain data to inform their responses and actions.

Question 3

What types of on-chain data can I access?

Accepted Answer

You can access real-time token prices and market data via CoinGecko, multi-chain native and ERC-20 token balances for major EVM chains (Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, etc.), live EIP-1559 gas prices, and DEX swap quotes from 1inch (EVM) and Jupiter (Solana).

Question 4

Which blockchain networks are supported by DeFi Data?

Accepted Answer

DeFi Data supports data from Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base for EVM-compatible functions. Solana is also supported for decentralized exchange (DEX) swap quotes.

Question 5

What is DeFi Data?

Accepted Answer

DeFi Data is an MCP-compatible server and REST API that provides real-time on-chain cryptocurrency data. It offers tools for accessing live token prices, multi-chain wallet balances, current gas fees, and decentralized exchange (DEX) swap quotes.

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