Technical
Data Sources
Data Sources
Hive Intelligence aggregates data from leading blockchain data providers to deliver comprehensive, real-time intelligence across 200+ tools.
Data Provider Overview
| Provider | Data Categories | Update Frequency | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoinGecko | Market data, prices, exchanges | Real-time | 15,000+ coins |
| DefiLlama | DeFi protocols, TVL, yields | 5-minute | 3,000+ protocols |
| GoPlus | Security analysis, risk detection | Real-time | All EVM chains |
| DeBank | Wallet analytics, portfolio | Real-time | Multi-chain |
| Codex | Token analytics, on-chain data | Real-time | Multi-chain |
| LunarCrush | Social sentiment, metrics | Real-time | 4,000+ assets |
| CCXT | CEX trading data | Real-time | 100+ exchanges |
Market Data Sources
CoinGecko
Primary source for cryptocurrency market data with the most comprehensive coverage.
Data Provided:
- Real-time and historical prices
- Market capitalization rankings
- Trading volume across exchanges
- Price change percentages (24h, 7d, 30d)
- All-time high/low tracking
- Circulating and total supply
- Exchange listings and pairs
Coverage:
- 15,000+ cryptocurrencies
- 800+ exchanges
- 50+ fiat currencies
- Historical data since 2013
Tools Using This Source:
get_priceget_coins_market_dataget_coin_market_chart_rangeget_coins_indexget_trending- All exchange-related tools
DeFi Protocol Sources
DefiLlama
The most comprehensive DeFi analytics aggregator with protocol-level data.
Data Provided:
- Total Value Locked (TVL) per protocol
- TVL breakdown by chain
- Protocol revenue and fees
- Yield farming opportunities
- Stablecoin analytics
- DEX trading volume
Coverage:
- 3,000+ DeFi protocols
- 200+ blockchain networks
- Historical TVL since 2020
- Real-time yield data
Tools Using This Source:
get_protocolsget_defi_protocolget_yield_poolsget_fees_overviewget_stablecoinsget_chains
Wallet & Portfolio Sources
DeBank
On-chain wallet and portfolio analytics platform.
Data Provided:
- Wallet balances across chains
- DeFi position tracking
- Transaction history
- Protocol positions
- NFT holdings
- Token approvals
Coverage:
- 100+ EVM chains
- All major DeFi protocols
- Real-time balance updates
- Historical transaction data
Tools Using This Source:
get_wallet_balanceget_wallet_token_balancesget_wallet_protocol_positionsget_wallet_defi_positionsget_wallet_historyget_wallet_nft_collections
On-Chain Analytics Sources
Codex
Advanced blockchain analytics and token intelligence.
Data Provided:
- Token transactions and trades
- Pair statistics
- Liquidity information
- Transaction explanations
- Token lifecycle events
- Top trader analytics
Coverage:
- Multi-chain support
- Real-time transaction data
- Token holder analytics
- DEX trading data
Tools Using This Source:
get_token_transactionsget_pair_statsget_liquidity_infoexplain_transactionget_token_top_tradersget_token_lifecycle_events
Security Intelligence Sources
GoPlus
Blockchain security data provider with comprehensive risk analysis.
Data Provided:
- Token security analysis
- Honeypot detection
- Contract risk assessment
- Buy/sell tax calculation
- Owner privileges analysis
- Malicious address detection
Coverage:
- All EVM-compatible chains
- Real-time security scanning
- Contract bytecode analysis
- Historical security incidents
Tools Using This Source:
get_token_securityget_nft_securitycheck_malicious_addresscheck_approval_securitycheck_dapp_securitycheck_phishing_site
Risk Indicators Provided:
{
"is_honeypot": false,
"is_mintable": false,
"is_proxy": false,
"is_open_source": true,
"buy_tax": "0",
"sell_tax": "0",
"holder_count": 15000,
"lp_holder_count": 100,
"is_in_dex": true,
"is_blacklisted": false
}
Social Sentiment Sources
LunarCrush
Social sentiment and crypto analytics platform.
Data Provided:
- Galaxy Score™ rankings
- AltRank™ alternative rankings
- Social engagement metrics
- Creator analytics
- Topic and category sentiment
- News aggregation
Coverage:
- 4,000+ cryptocurrencies
- Social media monitoring
- Influencer tracking
- Real-time sentiment
Tools Using This Source:
get_crypto_market_metricsget_coin_performanceget_topic_creatorsget_trending_topicsget_category_infoget_creator_profile
Exchange Data Sources
CCXT
Unified cryptocurrency exchange trading library.
Data Provided:
- Real-time tickers across exchanges
- Order book data
- Recent trades
- OHLCV candlestick data
- Funding rates for derivatives
- Exchange system status
Coverage:
- 100+ cryptocurrency exchanges
- Spot and derivatives markets
- Real-time order books
- Historical OHLCV data
Tools Using This Source:
get_tickerget_orderbookget_ohlcvget_funding_rateget_exchange_marketsget_recent_trades
Data Quality & Reliability
Update Frequencies
| Data Type | Update Frequency | Latency |
|---|---|---|
| Prices | Real-time | <1 second |
| Market data | Every 30 seconds | <5 seconds |
| TVL data | Every 5 minutes | <1 minute |
| Security scans | On-demand | <3 seconds |
| Wallet data | Real-time | <5 seconds |
| Social metrics | Every minute | <30 seconds |
Data Validation
All data undergoes multiple validation steps:
- Source Verification: Cross-reference multiple providers
- Anomaly Detection: Flag unusual price movements
- Consistency Checks: Ensure data coherence across sources
- Freshness Validation: Verify data recency
Fallback Systems
- Primary and backup data sources for critical data
- Automatic failover on source unavailability
- Cached responses for high-frequency requests
- Rate limit management across providers
Chain Coverage
Full Support (All Tools)
- Ethereum
- Polygon
- Arbitrum
- Optimism
- Base
- BNB Chain
- Avalanche
- Solana
Partial Support (Market Data)
- Fantom
- Cronos
- Gnosis
- zkSync Era
- Linea
- Scroll
- Mantle
DEX-Only Support
- 40+ additional chains via on-chain data
Data Access Patterns
Real-Time Data
Best for: Live prices, active trading, security checks
import requests
# Real-time price with <1 second latency
response = requests.post(
"https://api.hiveintelligence.xyz/api/execute",
json={
"toolName": "get_price",
"arguments": {"ids": "bitcoin", "vs_currencies": "usd"}
}
)
price = response.json()
Historical Data
Best for: Analytics, backtesting, research
# Historical price data
response = requests.post(
"https://api.hiveintelligence.xyz/api/execute",
json={
"toolName": "get_coin_market_chart_range",
"arguments": {
"id": "bitcoin",
"vs_currency": "usd",
"from": 1704067200,
"to": 1706745600
}
}
)
history = response.json()
Aggregated Data
Best for: Portfolio tracking, DeFi analytics
# Aggregated protocol data
response = requests.post(
"https://api.hiveintelligence.xyz/api/execute",
json={
"toolName": "get_protocols",
"arguments": {}
}
)
protocols = response.json()
Rate Limits & Fair Use
Data access is subject to fair use policies:
| Tier | Requests/Minute | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 30 | Default rate limit for all users |
Data Freshness Guarantees
- Price Data: Maximum 30 seconds stale
- Market Data: Maximum 5 minutes stale
- DeFi TVL: Maximum 15 minutes stale
- Security Data: Always fresh (on-demand)
- Wallet Data: Maximum 1 minute stale
Questions?
- Tools Reference - Explore all tools
- API Documentation - Technical API details
- FAQ - Common questions answered