coinlayer
Cryptocurrency Exchange Rates API
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This API is best for building applications that involve real-time access to up-to-date and historical cryptocurrency exchange rates
The coinlayer API provides developers with a reliable source for up-to-date and historical cryptocurrency exchange rates and allows them to build various financial applications that utilize real-time and historical cryptocurrency data. Its simple integration process, top-notch security, and wide variety of supported cryptocurrencies make it easy for developers to quickly build reliable applications with ease. Plus, it offers a free tier that allows developers to test its features with up to 1000 requests/month.
Key features
- Reliable
- up-to-date exchange rates; 250+ cryptocurrencies; Accurate historical data; Simple integration; Free tier up to 1000 requests/month
Potential use cases
- cryptocurrency rate aggregator: Create a web-based platform that aggregates rates from different exchanges and provides a unified data view.
- cryptocurrency point of sale (POS) app: Develop a POS mobile app that calculates the prices of goods in different currencies based on real-time cryptocurrency exchange rates and allows customers to pay with fiat or cryptocurrency.
- cryptocurrency arbitrage tool: Integrate the coinlayer API into a web-based platform that calculates and displays arbitrage opportunities for cryptocurrencies across different exchanges.
Related Technologies
- CoinGecko
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