Ant Blockchain (蚂蚁链) vs Etherscan
If you need a Blockchain API that's easy to integrate, go with Ant Blockchain (蚂蚁链).
Ant Blockchain (蚂蚁链)
Ant Group's enterprise blockchain — smart contracts, cross-chain, digital assets, supply chain finance
Ant Blockchain (蚂蚁链)
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
Etherscan
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Ant Blockchain (蚂蚁链) | Etherscan |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Ant Blockchain (蚂蚁链) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Etherscan works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.