1inch vs Mercury x402 API
If you need a Cryptocurrency API that's easy to integrate, go with 1inch.
Mercury x402 API
Deterministic financial data with cryptographic provenance. Payment required via x402 protocol (HTTP 402 + USDC on Base). All paid endpoints require `Authorization: Bearer x402_<token>` header. *...
1inch
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Mercury x402 API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 1inch | Mercury x402 API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
1inch works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.