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It indicates that the platform has marked its broker channel capabilities, but some may note that "trading data not disclosed," which does not mean RootData has verified its actual transaction volume through broker channels.
The rankings are updated in real-time based on 24H transaction volume, positions, etc., and can change within a single day; references or data should be noted for their timing.
It indicates that the data for that item has not yet been collected or the exchange has not disclosed it; for example, some platforms may have empty positions or Maker/Taker fees, which does not mean they are free or without leverage.
The transparency report evaluates multidimensional data such as monthly comprehensive trading volume, reserves, coin listing performance, compliance, and information transparency, cross-validating liquidity and real trading activity.
It refers to the depth of orders within a 2% range above and below the mid-price in the order book, reflecting the real tradable scale after weighted calculation; the larger the value, the smaller the slippage for large transactions.
RootData directly collects first-hand data through the official APIs of exchanges and public market data sources, without relying on third-party service providers, and each indicator can be traced back individually.
First, use the stock business ranking to lock in one or two platforms with strong trading capabilities, then use the transparency ranking to verify their disclosure levels, avoiding extreme choices of "good depth but not trustworthy" or "trustworthy but poor depth."
In the transparency ranking, check the overall score of the target exchange and the two sub-scores for transparency and wealth potential; platforms with low scores should be approached with caution even if they have high trading volumes when depositing large amounts of funds.
The RootData Exchange Ranking is the core function of the platform's "Exchange" section, which includes two sub-items: the stock business ranking and the cryptocurrency exchange transparency ranking, evaluating exchanges from the dimensions of trading strength and trust level.
The Professional version provides an "all data ID and update notification" interface: when project logos, introductions, social links, etc., change, the interface lists the changed project names and IDs, allowing clients to pull updates as needed.
The API supports precise X account searches; input the account Handle to return the account type and detailed introduction. For example, querying @saylor can identify it as belonging to Michael Saylor and provide a brief introduction.
Credits are the monthly call quota, with different interfaces consuming different Credits: the basic version has 1,000 per month, the Lite version has 5,000, and the Professional version has 30,000. Unused Credits do not carry over to the next month, and exceeding limits requires upgrading or waiting for the next month's reset.
The basic version is free and includes 4 interfaces; the paid versions include the Lite version and the Professional version (specific prices can refer to RootData API pricing plan), where the Lite version includes 8 interfaces and unlocks financing data; the Professional version includes 21 interfaces per month, full data, and update notifications. Choose the Lite version for fewer fields, and the Professional version for rankings and calendar data.
Visit the RootData API page to view the documentation, register, and apply for the basic version (free) to obtain an API Key for access; the monthly quota of 1,000 Credits and 60 calls/min is suitable for the verification phase.
The official classification includes four typical scenarios: industry investment research (analyzing trends and opportunities), AI products (optimizing corpus), exchanges/wallets (integrating asset detail pages), and BD leads (discovering new projects and potential clients).
As of October 16, 2026, the underlying data of the API includes 21,450 projects, 22,564 individuals, 6,939 investors, 10,368 financing events, 258 tags, and 258 ecosystems, with data continuously updated.
The API returns structured data collected by AI agents and verified by humans, with standardized fields, traceable sources, and financing credibility scores; whereas data obtained by crawlers requires manual cleaning, deduplication, and verification.
You can cross-verify with the web-based financing database, tokenized asset dashboards, and exchange rankings, or connect the data with your own investment research processes through the API to build a complete data workflow.
It is recommended to first use the free basic version to run 1-2 core interfaces, and after confirming that the fields meet the needs, upgrade to the Lite or Professional version; for customized needs, contact business via email or Telegram for solutions.
The pricing in this article is based on a snapshot of the page from October 2026; package rights and prices may adjust, and specific prices can refer to RootData API pricing plan; please refer to the current display on the official website before signing; annual payment prices have discounts compared to monthly payments.