Introduction
Demetrios Skalkotos, Co-Founder and CEO of Expand.network, reflects on a productive spring marked by global engagements, including a notable trip to Dubai. Despite weather challenges, the enthusiasm for Expand’s API solutions underscored the growing demand for reliable Web3 API infrastructure to scale DeFi applications.
Traders are increasingly adopting Expand’s API for DEX aggregation, optimizing latency, fees, and transaction success rates while maximizing returns. The API streamlines development efforts, offering full-price discovery and superior execution across the DeFi ecosystem.
✨ New Features
Trading Enhancements
- Gas Fee Estimation: Predicts gas requirements for transactions on EVM chains. Learn more.
- Approve & Swap in One Call: The Expand SDK now combines approval and swap actions, reducing endpoint requests.
Data Upgrades
- Enhanced Historical Block Data: New parameters like
logsBloomandyParityenable efficient log analysis without manual parsing. - Token Market Data Endpoint: Access metrics like market cap, supply details, and price history for any token.
✨ Spotlight: TON Foundation Integration
Expand.network has deepened its collaboration with the TON ecosystem, providing a unified API for seamless transactions and data sourcing. Benefits include:
- Accelerated multi-protocol development.
- Plug-and-play API for faster ecosystem onboarding.
👉 Discover how to build on TON
✨ New Integrations
- Lido V2: Stake, withdraw, and query data effortlessly.
- Stellar Blockchain: Transact and build with Stellar’s tools.
- ORCA (Solana): Swap tokens and provision liquidity.
Coming soon: Bitcoin, Ripple, and Cosmos integrations.
✨ Announcements
- New Website Launch: Explore Expand’s updated platform here.
- CoinDesk Pitchfest 2024: Expand competes among 40 top startups on May 30th in Austin.
- QuickNode Marketplace: Access Aave and Compound protocols via a single endpoint.
✨ Recent Events
- Digital Asset Summit
- Web3 Festival Hong Kong
- Paris Blockchain Week
- Token 2049
- Consensus 2024
FAQ
Why use Expand’s API for DEX aggregation?
It reduces latency, fees, and failed transactions while improving ROI through optimized execution.
How does the TON integration benefit developers?
It simplifies multi-chain development and accelerates onboarding with ready-to-use APIs.
What chains are supported next?
Bitcoin, Ripple, and ICP are prioritized for upcoming integrations.
Expand.network bridges Web2 and Web3, offering tailored API solutions to democratize DeFi access.