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Messari

Messari

Coming SoonMarket Data Providers
connectorType: "messari"

Crypto research and data analytics

Connection Architecture

Messari
WebSocket / REST
Connector
libs/exchange-messari
Provider
:8081/api
Detector
Advisor
Studio

The connector receives data from the exchange and feeds it to Provider (port 8081). From there — to Detector, Advisor, and Studio.

Technologies

Transport
REST Polling
Authentication
API Key
Data Format
JSON
Features
Data OnlyResearch Data

Best for

  • Fundamental crypto analysts screening projects by tokenomics, circulating supply, and protocol revenue metrics.
  • Venture-aware quant strategies that incorporate fundraising rounds and unlock schedules into price models.
  • Research teams producing due diligence on DeFi protocols, L1/L2 networks, and governance structures.

Connect via code

1Environment variables (.env)

MESSARI_API_KEY=your_key_here

2Connector configuration

// config/config.provider.json
{
  "provider": {
    "connectors": [
      {
        "connectorType": "messari",
        "enabled": true,
        "key": "${MESSARI_API_KEY}",
        "markets": [
          { "marketType": "spot", "symbols": [{ "name": "BTCUSDT" }] }
        ],
        "subscriptions": [
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_CANDLE", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "intervals": ["min1", "h1"], "active": true },
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_TRADE", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "active": true },
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_ORDERBOOK", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "active": true }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

3Verify and query data

# Verify connection
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $PROVIDER_API_TOKEN" \
  https://localhost:8081/api/exchanges/runtime-proof

# Candles (last 7 days)
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $PROVIDER_API_TOKEN" \
  "https://localhost:8081/api/candles/messari/spot/BTCUSDT/h1?days=7"

Available via Barfinex API

/api/candles/messari/...
/api/trades/messari/...
/api/orderbook/messari/...
/api/account/messari/...
/api/symbols/messari/...
/api/assets/messari/...

Studio graphical setup — in development, coming in the next release.

Important

This is a DATA ONLY connector — no order execution.
The free tier provides basic asset profiles; advanced metrics, screener access, and research reports require Pro or Enterprise plans.
Rate limits on the free tier are strict — production use requires a paid plan.
Supported Markets
Spot
Websitemessari.io
Connect in Studio(soon)
Exchange Website

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