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API (Application Programming Interface)

Definition of API (Application Programming Interface) from the NFTguild.com glossary.

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API is an acronym for “application programming interface”. An API is a software intermediary that allows two separate applications to communicate with one another. APIs and their corresponding API documentation explain all communication methods available to a specific API. Many cryptocurrencies, NFT exchanges, and marketplaces offer robust APIs to allow customers to interact with their accounts programmatically.