APIs
Types of API
TON provides several ways to interact with the blockchain, depending on your use case:
- HTTP API — basic access to blockchain data for queries and transactions.
- Indexed API — high-level access to structured blockchain data.
- ADNL — raw network-level protocol for advanced and custom integrations.
HTTP API
The HTTP API allows you to interact with the TON blockchain through both REST and JSON-RPC interfaces: fetch account and wallet information, explore blocks and transactions, send messages, call smart contract methods, and more.
We recommend integrating at least 2 providers for production environment.
Providers
Own instance
See the API setup guide for instructions on running your own instance.
SDKs
| Library | Language | Description |
|---|---|---|
| @ton/ton | JavaScript | Client library providing wallet wrappers for building DApps on TON Blockchain. |
Indexed API
APIs that provide structured, historical, and aggregated blockchain data. Useful for explorers, analytics, and applications that need fast queries without running a node.
Providers
ADNL
ADNL (Abstract Datagram Network Layer) is TON’s peer-to-peer protocol. It allows low-level network messaging and direct interaction with nodes. Typically used for building node software, validators, or advanced network tools.
Learn more in the ADNL overview.
We recommend running your own lite servers or using trusted providers for production environment.
Providers
- dTON
- Public lite servers from the global config.
Own instance
See the lite server setup guide for instructions on running your own instance.
Usage
See a dedicated page about ADNL API.