Price change (24h):
1.30%
High (24h):
$0.242993
Low (24h):
$0.223205
Volume (24h):
$10.31M
Market Cap:
$32.80M
All Time High:
97.78% $10.30
Apr 7, 2021
All Time Low:
9% $0.21
Jul 1, 2026
62.45 %(1Y)
$0.228894
Price change (24h):
1.30%
High (24h):
$0.242993
Low (24h):
$0.223205
Volume (24h):
$10.31M
Market Cap:
$32.80M
All Time High:
97.78% $10.30
Apr 7, 2021
All Time Low:
9% $0.21
Jul 1, 2026
API3 (API3) is a cryptocurrency launched in 2020. It operates as a decentralized oracle network and risk curator, directly embedded in the Ethereum ecosystem. The protocol rethinks how off-chain data reaches smart contracts.
Value leakage is the problem API3 confronts. Third-party oracle designs regularly siphon significant economic value during data updates—liquidations especially. API3 introduces first-party oracle nodes, allowing data providers to deliver information straight to the chain while an Oracle Extractable Value (OEV) mechanism captures and recycles the money that would otherwise drain out. By curating lending markets engineered around this recapture, the protocol redirects liquidation incentives back to dApps and their users as additional yield.
API3 operates on the Ethereum network. Smart contracts hosted there consume off-chain data through a mesh of first-party Airnode operators, and the protocol’s governance and token logic settle on the same ledger.
The token conforms to ERC-20, granting broad composability with Ethereum’s developer stack. Airnode, a serverless utility, forms the operational spine; it allows any API provider to run a node with negligible overhead and no blockchain fluency. This architectural choice strips out intermediary node layers, making oracle deployment permissionless for data sources.
The initiative surfaced in 2020, its token launch on September 15 marking an early milestone. A whitepaper laid out the first-party oracle thesis, diverging sharply from aggregator-dominated models. Early adoption clustered inside Ethereum’s DeFi machinery, where liquidation-driven MEV underscored the immediate logic of OEV recapture. Over subsequent years, ecosystem integrations branched across Polygon, Fantom, Cardano, and Binance Smart Chain, as reflected in portfolio and ecosystem tags.
API3’s long-term ambition is to invert the incentive stacks that govern oracle infrastructure. Instead of concentrating extracted value among node operators, the protocol pursues an environment where data suppliers and the applications consuming that data split the economic rewards. That realignment aims to make oracle dependence less extractive and more symbiotic.
Within the API3 DAO, the token functions as the sole governance asset. Holders vote on feed selection, risk curation parameters for OEV-enabled lending pools, and the distribution of recaptured value. Governance participation often involves token locking to signal conviction and secure vote weight, though no explicit staking reward is documented in the core literature.
DAO participants stake tokens to curate the lending markets that dictate where recaptured OEV flows, directly shaping which dApps receive elevated yields. Developers integrating API3 feeds depend on that governance to sustain feed integrity, while end users of lending protocols harvest higher returns without active involvement.
API3 has a total supply of 166,796,412.56 tokens. Currently, 142,975,279.09 are in circulation. With a market capitalization of $54,197,742.00, API3 ranks #457 among all cryptocurrencies.
| Date | Open | Close | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.23 |
| 06/07/2026 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.22 |
| 05/07/2026 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.23 |
| 04/07/2026 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.23 |
| 03/07/2026 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.22 |
| 02/07/2026 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.21 |
| 01/07/2026 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.21 |
| 30/06/2026 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.21 |
AI trades 24/7 automatically Catch every opportunity
Zero-emotion algorithm Disciplined strategy
Passive income Set & forget automation
20,000+
traders trusted Stoic AI
$200M+
in cumulative assets under management since inception
2015
year of company foundation
Disclaimer:
This website is operated by Cindicator Ltd. (“Cindicator”), a Gibraltar private company. You are solely responsible for compliance with all laws that may apply to you and your use of Cindicator products. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies have been the subject of scrutiny by regulatory bodies worldwide. With respect to your use of Cindicator products, Cindicator makes no representations regarding the applicability or compliance of its products with any laws or regulations, including, without limitation, those related to trading, options, derivatives, or securities. You also assume all legal, economic, and other risks related to your use of Cindicator products, including legal uncertainty, market volatility, and information security risks, among others. Trading in cryptocurrencies and digital assets is highly speculative, and the value of investments can fluctuate dramatically. You may lose a substantial portion or even all of your invested capital, and such trading may not be suitable for everyone. If you are unsure about these risks or your ability to bear potential losses, you should consult with an independent financial advisor before using Cindicator products. Depending on your jurisdiction, access to or use of Cindicator products may be subject to certain legal restrictions or prohibitions. You agree that it is solely your responsibility to determine and comply with any laws and regulations applicable to your use of Cindicator products, and that Cindicator is not responsible for informing you of such requirements.
Cindicator reserves the right to restrict or refuse access to its products for citizens or residents of certain jurisdictions, including those subject to international sanctions or other legal restrictions. All materials provided on this website (including any graphical materials regarding trading strategy performance or P&L) are presented solely for marketing and informational purposes. They do not guarantee any future profits and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. Cindicator is not a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, or regulated financial institution, and the information and services provided do not constitute personal investment advice or a recommendation or offer to buy or sell any securities, cryptocurrencies, or other financial instruments. The information provided herein is summary in nature, does not purport to be complete, and is provided “as is” without any warranty as to its accuracy or completeness. All content may be updated or changed at any time without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cindicator (including its directors, officers, and affiliates) shall not be liable for any loss or damage (direct, indirect, special, consequential, or incidental) arising from your use of Cindicator products, this website, or any information contained herein. Please read our Terms of Use for further details. If you do not agree with these terms, please close this site.