Introducing Dandelion API,
a set of APIs designed to simplify the process of developing decentralized applications and smart contracts on #Cardano
A tool that helps developers to access and work on #Cardano with ease and efficiency
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The Dandelion project is a community-supported initiative
led by @gimbalabs and operated by @repsistance
That offers a wide range of APIs for developers to access different layers of the Cardano
These APIs can be used to build a wide range of
dApps, light wallets, and more
Dandelion API offers 2 different paths for developers to get started
▪️A hosted instance of every available Cardano API offered as a free community service by @gimbalabs
▪️An open-source project to deploy the community service using Kubernetes (a container orchestration tool)
The hosted instances allow developers to start prototyping instantly
By choosing the API that best suits their needs
Developers can also use the same the open-source code
developed by @InputOutputHK & other community developers
Even if they decide to host APIs in the future
Dandelion API offers a wide range of APIs, including the
▪️Ogmios-API
▪️#Cardano explorer-API
▪️# Cardano GraphQL-API
▪️#Cardano-rest/submit-API
▪️#Cardano-db-sync/postgrest-API and Rosetta-API
So let's take a look at how these APIs help the developers
The #Cardano GraphQl-API can be used to gather composed information from the blockchain
and to send signed transactions to the blockchain
The #Cardano explorer-API and #Cardano-rest/submit-API can be used
To gather basic information from the blockchain.
The Ogmios-API, which was developed by @_KtorZ_
can be used to gather live blockchain information directly from a #Cardano-node instance.
The #Cardano-db-sync/postgrest-API can be used to perform SQL queries
to gather information directly from #Cardano-db-sync's database
an easy way to access historical information from the Cardano blockchain
The #Cardano-Rosetta-API can be used to integrate applications with multiple blockchains
In a simpler, faster, and more reliable way.
So what are the benefits of using Dandelion API for Building on Cardano
▪️Its cost-effective
Why?
Dandelion API is offered as a free community service
developers can start building on Cardano without incurring any costs
▪️Its Open-source:
So, developers can access the source code, make changes, and contribute to the project
And make it even better
▪️It gives access to a Wide Range of APIs:
This allows developers to choose the API that best suits their needs
▪️It simplifies Development:
by providing developers with a set of easy-to-use APIs
This makes it possible for developers to focus on the business logic of their dApp
Rather than worrying about the underlying infrastructure
Eventually,
the Dandelion project will enable ways for Dandelion Node operators
to contribute to a network of Dandelion instances
so that the Cardano API layer is as robust as Cardano itself
TL;DR
Dandelion API simplifies the process of building on #Cardano
by providing developers with a set of easy-to-use APIs
Visit their website for more information and to get started👇
dandelion.link
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