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Bscscan vs Watchdata

If you need a Blockchain API that's easy to integrate, go with Watchdata.

Bscscan

Binance Smart Chain explorer API

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Watchdata

Provide simple and reliable API access to Ethereum blockchain

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Bscscan

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive

Watchdata

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBscscanWatchdata
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Bscscan works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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