Blockfrost platform

The Blockfrost platform transforms your Cardano node infrastructure into a high-performance JSON API endpoint.

Whether you’re a Stake Pool Operator (SPO) looking to monetize your relay infrastructure, a node operator interested in joining a decentralized API network, or a developer needing a reliable local environment, the Blockfrost platform adapts to your needs through two deployment options:

• Join the fleet: Connect your node to the Blockfrost cluster, serving API requests as part of a decentralized network (also known as the Icebreakers program).
• Run independently: Deploy your own instance with complete control to best suit your development environment or private infrastructure requirements.

As the new replacement version of our open-source Blockfrost backend , this new platform brings enterprise-grade capabilities to your existing Cardano infrastructure while maintaining the straightforward deployment and maintenance you expect from production tools.

Use cases

Read about our general use cases.

Ready to begin?

See more details about the Blockfrost Icebreakers program. Or head over to the Getting started section to learn about the prerequisites to prepare for installation.