Trending Tokens

Access a list of tokens gaining real-time momentum based on aggregated market signals, user activity, and on-chain metrics. Ideal for surfacing high-velocity assets across tracked chains.

Endpoint

GET https://api.dapplooker.com/v1/trending

💡 Pro Tips

  • This endpoint returns the top 10 trending tokens on a selected chain—perfect for spotting what’s gaining traction in real time.

  • Use strategy for a volume-weighted view of staking growth or smart money signals.

  • It provides live market data such as volume, liquidity, market cap, and short-term price changes (1h & 24h)—ideal for quick sentiment reads.

  • Use it to identify high-momentum tokens early before they gain broader visibility.

  • Combine with other endpoints like Token Details and Technical Indicators to build a deeper picture of each trending token’s fundamentals.

  • This endpoint is x402 payment–enabled, opening access for all users — simply pay and use without needing an API key.

Authentication

This endpoint supports two authentication methods:

Method

Description

API Key

Provide your Loky API key using the api_key parameter for authenticated access.

x402 Payment Protocol

If api_key is not provided, the request automatically uses the x402 protocol for on-chain payment verification.

For seamless integration, user can follow the x402 Quickstart Guide for Buyers.

Query Parameters

Parameter name

Type

Mandatory

Description

api_key

string

No

Your unique Loky API key used for authentication

chain

string

Yes

The network chain to query. Supported chains: base, solana

strategy

string

No

Method to rank trending projects. Supported values: mcap (Default), volume_and_staking, volume_and_smartmoney

Sample Request

Sample Response

Mcap Strategy

Volume & Staking Trend Strategy

Volume & Smart Money Strategy

Response Fields Explanation

  • token_id (string): A unique assigned identifier for the token.

  • token_name (string): The full, human-readable name of the token.

  • token_symbol (string): The token’s ticker symbol, typically used in trading.

  • token_address (string): The on-chain address (contract address) of the token.

  • volume (string): The total trading volume for the token in the last 24 hours, denominated in USD.

  • liquidity (string): The current liquidity available for the token, typically based on decentralized exchange pools.

  • mcap (string): The market capitalization of the token, calculated as price × circulating supply.

  • price_change_percentage_1h (string): The token’s price percentage change over the past 1 hour.

  • price_change_percentage_24h (string): The token’s price percentage change over the past 24 hours.

  • network (string): The blockchain network on which the token is deployed (e.g., base, solana).

  • score (number): Composite score calculated using weighted factors (70% trading volume, 30% staking and smart money trends).

  • net_staked_percentage (number): Percentage of the token’s total supply currently staked on the network.

  • stake_retention_percentage (number): Percentage of staked tokens retained compared to previous periods, indicating staking loyalty.

  • stake_value_24h (number): Total USD value of tokens staked in the last 24 hours.

  • unstake_value_24h (number): Total USD value of tokens unstaked in the last 24 hours.

  • whale_holding_percentage (number): Percentage of the token supply held by large wallet addresses ("whales").

  • token_holders (number): Total number of unique wallet addresses holding the token.

  • total_stakers (number): Total number of unique wallet addresses currently staking the token.

  • total_buy_24h (number): Total USD value of token purchases in the last 24 hours.

  • total_sell_24h (number): Total USD value of token sales in the last 24 hours.

  • total_buy_7d (number): Total USD value of token purchases in the last 7 days.

  • total_sell_7d (number): Total USD value of token sales in the last 7 days.

  • total_buy_30d (number): Total USD value of token purchases in the last 30 days.

  • total_sell_30d (number): Total USD value of token sales in the last 30 days.

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