Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Hive Intelligence MCP, APIs, and blockchain data access.

General Questions

What is Hive Intelligence MCP?

Hive Intelligence MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that enables AI agents to communicate with blockchain networks through a unified protocol. It provides secure, low-latency access to cryptocurrency data across 60+ blockchain networks using JSON-RPC 2.0.

Key features:

100+ blockchain data tools in a single interface
60+ supported networks including Ethereum, Polygon, Solana
AI-optimized responses designed for agent consumption
Real-time data with sub-second latency

How do I get started?

For Claude Desktop: Add our MCP server URL to your configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hive-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://hiveintelligence.xyz/mcp"
    }
  }
}

For REST API: Make HTTP requests directly:

curl -X POST https://api.hiveintelligence.xyz/api/execute \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"toolName": "get_price", "arguments": {"ids": "bitcoin", "vs_currencies": "usd"}}'

Using Code: Use the REST API with any HTTP client in your preferred language.

How is this different from traditional APIs?

Feature	Traditional APIs	Hive Intelligence MCP
Protocol	Custom REST	Standardized JSON-RPC 2.0
Integration	Per-provider setup	Single unified interface
Discovery	Manual documentation	Automatic tool discovery
AI-Ready	Generic responses	Optimized for AI agents
Cross-chain	Multiple integrations	One connection

Technical Questions

Which blockchains are supported?

Full Support (All Tools):

Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base
BNB Chain, Avalanche, Solana
Fantom, Cronos, Gnosis

Market Data Support:

zkSync Era, Linea, Scroll, Mantle
40+ additional chains via DEX data

What are the rate limits?

Tier	Requests/Minute
Free	30

Do I need to self-host?

No. Hive Intelligence provides a fully managed MCP server network:

MCP Endpoint: https://hiveintelligence.xyz/mcp
REST API: https://api.hiveintelligence.xyz/api/execute

Self-hosting options may be available for enterprise customers with specific compliance requirements.

Data Questions

Where does the data come from?

Hive Intelligence aggregates data from leading blockchain data providers:

CoinGecko: Market prices, volume, exchange data
DefiLlama: DeFi TVL, protocol analytics, yields
GoPlus Security: Security analysis, honeypot detection
DeBank: Wallet analytics, portfolio tracking
Codex: On-chain analytics, token data
LunarCrush: Social sentiment metrics
CCXT: CEX trading data

See our Data Sources page for complete details.

How fresh is the data?

Data Type	Update Frequency	Max Staleness
Prices	Real-time	<30 seconds
Market data	Every 30 seconds	<5 minutes
DeFi TVL	Every 5 minutes	<15 minutes
Security	On-demand	Always fresh
Wallet data	Real-time	<1 minute

What tools are available?

100+ tools across 10 categories:

Market Data (53 tools): Prices, charts, exchanges
DEX Analytics (54 tools): Pools, pairs, liquidity
DeFi Protocols (15 tools): TVL, yields, fees
Portfolio (14 tools): Balances, positions, history
Token Analysis (15 tools): Info, holders, contracts
NFT Data (30 tools): Collections, floor prices
Security (8 tools): Risk analysis, honeypot detection
Network (12 tools): Gas prices, network health
Search (9 tools): Discovery, trending
Social (17 tools): Sentiment, metrics

See the Tools Reference for complete documentation.

Integration Questions

How do I integrate with Claude Desktop?

Open Claude Desktop settings
Navigate to MCP configuration

Add the Hive Intelligence server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hive-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://hiveintelligence.xyz/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop
Ask Claude about crypto prices, DeFi protocols, or blockchain data

How do I use with LangChain?

from langchain_mcp_adapters import MCPToolkit

toolkit = MCPToolkit(server_url="https://hiveintelligence.xyz/mcp")
tools = toolkit.get_tools()

Can I use the REST API directly?

Yes. The REST API provides the same functionality without MCP:

import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.hiveintelligence.xyz/api/execute",
    json={
        "toolName": "get_price",
        "arguments": {"ids": "bitcoin", "vs_currencies": "usd"}
    }
)
print(response.json())

$HINT Token Questions

What is $HINT?

$HINT is the native utility token for the Hive Intelligence ecosystem, providing:

Premium API access and higher rate limits
Governance participation
Staking rewards
Priority support

Where can I get $HINT?

$HINT is available on decentralized exchanges. Check CoinGecko for current listings and pricing.

Do I need $HINT to use the API?

No. The free tier is available to everyone without $HINT. The token provides enhanced access and benefits for power users.

Support

How do I get help?

Documentation: hiveintelligence.xyz/docs
Telegram: t.me/HiveIntelligence
Twitter: @HiveIntel_xyz
GitHub: github.com/HiveIntelligence

How do I report bugs?

Open an issue on our GitHub repository with:

Description of the issue
Steps to reproduce
Expected vs actual behavior
Tool name and parameters used