CoinGecko, the digital asset data aggregator, has introduced a new feature that will simplify access to on-chain data from decentralized exchanges (DEXs) for the community. On February 28, CoinGecko announced the availability of DEX data through its application programming interface (API), supported by its DEX tracking arm, GeckoTerminal. This integration will enable users to access a unified API for crypto prices, market data, and metadata. Additionally, on-chain liquidity pool data for cryptocurrencies not yet listed on CoinGecko will also be accessible. CoinGecko estimates that this update will expand its API coverage to 2.2 million tokens across 2.5 million liquidity pools, allowing users to access data from around 900 DEXs across 120 networks, including platforms like Uniswap, PancakeSwap, Orca, Curve, and Balancer. The new endpoints providing this data are now available to CoinGecko’s paid API subscribers. CoinGecko co-founder Bobby Ong stated that this update demonstrates their commitment to empowering the crypto community with digital asset prices and market data.
CoinGecko’s announcement comes amidst various developments in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. On February 22, Aave deployed its lending protocol on the BNB Chain network, enabling developers on the network to launch applications built on Aave’s liquidity. In addition, Uniswap is set to launch a web extension for its native wallet on February 27. The extension will allow users to send, receive, buy, and swap digital assets directly from their browsers. Uniswap has also introduced a waitlist for users who have claimed a uni.eth username, granting them access to the beta version of the extension.
Source: CoinGecko Launches Feature to Access DEX Data