0x
Cryptocurrency
API for querying token and pool stats across various liquidity pools
DEX liquidity aggregator — quote token swaps across 100+ liquidity pools.
Auth
No Auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
API URL
Common Use Cases
- •Build financial dashboards with real-time market data
- •Create currency conversion tools for e-commerce
- •Develop trading analysis and portfolio tracking apps
Integration Guide
Review the API Documentation
Visit the official 0x documentation to understand available endpoints, request formats, and response structures. Familiarize yourself with the API's rate limits and usage policies before integration.
No Authentication Required
Good news — 0x does not require any authentication. You can start making API requests directly without registering for an API key or setting up OAuth credentials.
Use HTTPS for Secure Requests
0x supports HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication. Always use HTTPS endpoints in production to protect data in transit and comply with modern web security standards.
CORS Enabled — Direct Browser Access
0x has CORS enabled, meaning you can make requests directly from the browser. This is ideal for frontend-only applications built with React, Vue, or vanilla JavaScript.
Implement and Test
Write your API integration code, start with a simple test request to verify connectivity. Implement proper error handling for network failures, rate limits, and invalid responses. Monitor your API usage to stay within any limits.
Code Examples
JavaScript / Fetch API:
// JavaScript example
fetch("https://0x.org/api")
.then(response => {
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error(`HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
}
return response.json();
})
.then(data => {
console.log("API response:", data);
})
.catch(error => {
console.error("Error fetching from 0x:", error);
});Python / Requests:
# Python example
import requests
response = requests.get("https://0x.org/api")
if response.status_code == 200:
data = response.json()
print("API response:", data)
else:
print(f"Error: {response.status_code}")Frequently Asked Questions
Is 0x free to use?
Do I need an API key for 0x?
Can I use 0x in a browser-based application?
What category does 0x belong to?
Is 0x secure?
Editor's Notes & Deep Dive
Key Features
- →GET /swap/v1/quote?sellToken=ETH&buyToken=USDC&sellAmount=1 returns a signed swap quote
- →GET /permit2/quote supports EIP-712 gasless approvals via Permit2
- →Aggregates Uniswap, Sushi, Curve, Balancer, and many more in one call
Rate Limits & Quotas
Free tier: 100 req/min per IP on api.0x.org. Higher limits require a 0x API key.
Known Issues & Pitfalls
- !Quotes are point-in-time — gas and prices move fast; submit the transaction within ~30 seconds
- !The free RPC has no SLA; for production use a paid key or self-host the 0x mesh
- !Some token pairs return no quote if no pool has enough liquidity
How It Compares
The leading free DEX aggregator API. 1inch has wider coverage but requires an API key and OAuth flow; Paraswap is similar but with stricter rate limits.
Sample Response
{
"chainId": 1,
"price": "3245.12",
"guaranteedPrice": "3240.00",
"to": "0x88ad0951...",
"data": "0x...",
"value": "0",
"gas": "180000",
"sellToken": "ETH",
"buyToken": "USDC"
}Pro Tips
- ✓Always verify the guaranteedPrice — that's the worst-case execution price with slippage