I was using blockstream to get historical wallet data for an app I was building. They no longer have a free tier. Is there an alternative?
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This is exactly the problem L402 protocol solves.
Instead of free tiers that disappear, or subscriptions that are overkill for small projects - what if you just paid per request via Lightning?
L402 = HTTP 402 + Lightning invoice. Request data, pay 10-50 sats, get the response. No account needed.
For your immediate need though, check mempool.space - they have a free API for historical wallet data.
More on L402 pay-per-request: https://docs.lightningenable.com/premium-guides
For your immediate need, check mempool.space - they have a free API that works as a Blockstream replacement.
Longer term, the real fix for this is L402 protocol. Instead of free tiers that get killed, you pay per request via Lightning. 10-50 sats per call. No account. No billing.