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Blockchain vs DeFi Llama

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBlockchainHEALTHY97DeFi LlamaHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%98.3%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms203330
P95 · ms8804355
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitRetry-After: 47655sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Blockchain vs DeFi Llama: common questions

Which is more reliable, Blockchain or DeFi Llama?

On our scheduled checks, Blockchain leads on measured uptime — Blockchain at 99.44% versus DeFi Llama at 98.3% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Blockchain or DeFi Llama?

Blockchain has the lower median latency in our checks — Blockchain responds in 203 ms versus DeFi Llama at 330 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Blockchain and DeFi Llama need an API key?

DeFi Llama needs no key, while Blockchain requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DeFi Llama first.

Can I call Blockchain and DeFi Llama from the browser?

Only DeFi Llama is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Blockchain needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Blockchain and DeFi Llama free for commercial use?

Blockchain has unclear commercial terms, and DeFi Llama has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.