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Baidu Super Chain (百度超级链) vs Etherscan

Both are solid Blockchain APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

Baidu Super Chain (百度超级链)

Baidu's blockchain platform — smart contracts, digital copyright, traceability, open network

Etherscan

Ethereum explorer API

Baidu Super Chain (百度超级链)

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported

Etherscan

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureBaidu Super Chain (百度超级链)Etherscan
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Baidu Super Chain (百度超级链) 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.