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Chainworks API

Welcome to the Chainworks API documentation. Build powerful DeFi applications with our unified WebSocket API.

What is Chainworks?

Chainworks provides a WebSocket-based DeFi API that enables developers and institutions to easily access trading, token analysis, and other DeFi functionality across multiple blockchains.

Supported Chains

ChainIdentifierTypeNative Token
EthereumethEVMETH
BasebaseEVMETH
BNB ChainbscEVMBNB
SolanasolSVMSOL

Core Features

Token Trading

Execute swaps across multiple DEXes with optimal routing. Get quotes, build transactions, and send them with MEV protection.

Price Quotes

Real-time price quotes with slippage calculation, price impact analysis, and liquidity information.

Token Reports

Comprehensive token analysis including:

  • Liquidity depth
  • Buy/sell taxes
  • Transfer limits
  • Holder restrictions
  • Market data

Multi-Chain Transfers

Build and send native currency and token transfers across all supported chains.

Quick Example

typescript
import { io } from "socket.io-client";
 
const socket = io(CHAINWORKS_API_URL, {
  transports: ["websocket"],
  auth: { token: CHAINWORKS_API_AUTH_TOKEN },
});
 
socket.on("connect", () => {
  console.log("Connected to Chainworks API");
  
  // Get a buy quote
  socket.emit("/evm/buy/quote", {
    chain: "eth",
    token: "0x6982508145454Ce325dDbE47a25d4ec3d2311933",
    swapMode: "ExactIn",
    amountIn: "1000000000000000000",
    wallet: "0xYourWallet",
  });
});
 
socket.on("/evm/buy/quote", (response) => {
  if (response.success) {
    console.log("Price:", response.result.price);
  }
});

Next Steps