Ant Blockchain (蚂蚁链) vs Layer4
Both are solid Blockchain APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
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
Layer4
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Ant Blockchain (蚂蚁链) | Layer4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Layer4 works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.