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1inch vs Messari

If you need a Cryptocurrency API that's easy to integrate, go with 1inch.

1inch

API for querying decentralize exchange

Messari

Provides API endpoints for thousands of crypto assets

1inch

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Messari

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
Feature1inchMessari
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Messari is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 1inch works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.