Unified multi-chain data API with the broadest chain coverage
Last updated: July 2026
Covalent (now delivered via its GoldRush developer platform) provides a unified, multi-chain data API covering one of the broadest sets of blockchains in the industry — 100+ networks — giving developers decoded, human-readable on-chain data through a single consistent API without building or maintaining their own indexers. Its differentiator is breadth and convenience: rather than writing custom indexers per chain, developers call GoldRush endpoints for balances, transactions, token transfers, NFT data, and more across an enormous range of chains, all returned in a normalized format. This makes it especially useful for wallets, portfolio trackers, and dashboards that need consistent data across many networks fast. Covalent also has a decentralized-network vision and a CXT/CQT token history. It offers free and paid API tiers. The trade-offs: pre-built unified APIs trade some flexibility — you get what the API exposes, whereas custom indexers (The Graph, Subsquid) let you shape exactly the data and transformations you want; for highly custom data models a bespoke indexer may fit better; and heavy usage scales in cost. But for developers who want the broadest multi-chain coverage through one convenient, decoded API — prioritizing speed-to-ship and chain breadth over custom indexing — Covalent/GoldRush is one of the most comprehensive and widely-used options available.
Covalent (GoldRush) offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $50/month.
Covalent (GoldRush)
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Covalent (GoldRush)
$50/mo
$500/yr billed annually
| Feature | Covalent (GoldRush) |
|---|---|
| Query Language | REST API |
| Decentralized | ✓ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ |
| Custom Subgraphs | ✗ |
| Real Time Indexing | ✗ |
| Historical Data | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ |
| Streaming Data | ✓ |
| Governance Token | ✓ |
| Self Hostable | ✗ |
Yes, Covalent (GoldRush) has a free plan. Paid plans start from $50/month.
Covalent (GoldRush) is used for unified multi-chain data api with the broadest chain coverage. It's primarily used by Web3 teams in the Blockchain Indexers & APIs category.
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Covalent (GoldRush) has a rating of 4.2/5 based on 132 reviews. Key strength: Broadest multi-chain coverage (100+ networks). Main limitation: Less flexible than custom indexers.
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