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Why The Semantic Web Needs a Blockchain Stack
Why isn’t the Semantic web here? Despite some progress, there is still no centralized way to secure the integrity of data. Adding cryptography, standardization and cross-boundary query protocols like blockchain offers a solution to bridge the trust gap and take the internet to where it needs to go.
09-26-2019
Daily API RoundUp: Ingram Micro, Dataverse, Zaius, PageCDN
Fifteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in the Science, Cryptocurrency, and Financial categories, among others. Highlights include the Chooch object and facial recognition API and the Dataverse API for research data access. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
09-21-2019
How Will the Off-Facebook Activity Feature Impact Developers?
Facebook is pitching its Off-Facebook Activity feature as the solution to its crushed reputation over transparency and lack of user data control. But, two major questions remain. Will the feature be enough for Facebook critics? Second, what impact will the feature have on the developer community?
08-21-2019
Lisk Announces Alpha Release of its SDK
Lisk has taken an interesting approach to blockchain application development. Its Sidechain Development Kit is written completely in JavaScript with the aim of easing barriers to entry for building blockchain apps. Now, the alpha release of the Lisk SDK is available as version 2.0.0.
07-25-2019
10 Most Popular Data APIs
Data and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) go hand-in-hand. Application developers connect to endless sorts of data repositories with APIs, and ProgrammableWeb is the source to discover the best ones for their applications. Here we check out the ten most popular Data APIs in our directory.
06-23-2019
Create and Read Invoices through Blockchain-Based Request API
Request has launched a beta version of its Request API. The blockchain-based payment solution provider is providing access to both create and read electronic invoices stored on the Request Network through an API. Accordingly, developers can access the Request Network without blockchain experience.
06-13-2019
Axway Unveils AMPLIFY Streams for Event-Driven Data Streaming
Event-driven data streaming is gaining popularity and Axway, provider of a hybrid integration and content collaboration platform called AMPLIFY, has announced a new feature, AMPLIFY Streams, that allows any API to be turned into an event-driven data stream without server-side code.
06-06-2019
Daily API RoundUp: Mozilla Web Thing, BNP Paribas, BlockCypher, SpeedyBooker
Eighteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Internet of Things, Travel and Blockchain. Highlights include the Mozilla Web Thing API, Dragonchain API, and the BNP Paribas open banking project API. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
06-04-2019
MicroBilt Launches Developer Site and Consumer Data APIs
MicroBilt has taken the next step in automating and scaling access to its robust suite of consumer data sets. The company consolidated access to its data assets through a developer site and cohesive set of API packages. The APIs cover credit, background check, business verification and collections.
05-09-2019
Daily API RoundUp: ClickTime, Passworks, Storyblok, VidGrid, Newsriver
Fifteen APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including News Services, Blockchain, and Weather. Highlighted today is an API that returns precipitation and storm data, and an API for creating Apple Wallet passes. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
04-26-2019
12 Top Music APIs
There are a wide range of music services on the internet that developers could tap into to create music applications, and there are hundreds of APIs available for developers to use for those applications. Here we highlight the most popular music APIs that are listed on ProgrammableWeb.
04-15-2019
Daily API RoundUp: BitClave, Firekast, ROLL, GeoRanker, Sonar
Ten APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Blockchain, Video, Natural Language Processing, and SEO. Highlights include an API that returns Amazon marketplace data and an API for French language applications. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
04-13-2019
Daily API RoundUp: Globalhop, Remove.bg, Targomo, Oxylabs
Ten APIs have been added to the ProgrammableWeb directory in categories including Optimization, Monetization, Hotels, and Identity. Highlights include an API for backcountry skiing data, and an API that removes the background from images. Here's a rundown of the latest additions.
04-09-2019
Adobe Introduces Next Generation Adobe Exchange
After incredible growth of the initial Adobe Exchange app marketplace, Adobe has introduced the next generation of the platform. This new generation includes powerful APIs that empower developers with access to the Adobe Experience Platform. The marketplace currently includes over 10,000 apps.
03-27-2019
A How-to Guide for Selecting the Right Property Data API to Build Your Business
Historical property data can be extremely valuable in real estate, insurance, home services and advertising industries –– just to name a few. The Estated API can help you integrate that data into your application. Estated has put together a guide to help you through the process.
03-26-2019
How Data Quality APIs Extend the Life of Your Contact Data
It costs organizations substantial amounts of money to not have a “verify and cleanse” solution in place for validating contact data. With that in mind, let’s examine some of Melissa's industry-leading, flexible Web APIs that help you achieve contact data quality in real-time.
02-14-2019
Kraken Announces New Websockets Public API
Kraken has announced the release of a new websockets public API, providing faster access to market data on the company’s cryptocurrency exchange. The new API is still under wraps, with the company expecting to release globally by the end of January, while noting that the release could be delayed.
01-24-2019
Aphelion to Release API Docs, Matching Engine and Cross Chain Integration
Aphelion wants to be the fastest, least expensive trading option available in the blockchain world. The company has built its platform on the NEO blockchain, which puts it outside the mainstream trading environment. Soon, Aphelion will have cross chain integration and an API to bring it mainstream.
01-22-2019
Blockstream Launches Beta Version of Satellite API for Data Broadcast
Earlier this week, Blockchain technology company Blockstream launched the beta version of its Blockstream Satellite API. The API allows users a way to create applications that broadcast private data messages worldwide using the Blockstream Satellite network to anyone with a satellite receiver.
01-19-2019
Microsoft Unveils Updates for Azure Blockchain Workbench
This week Microsoft announced a few updates to their Azure Blockchain Workbench, a platform for building blockchain applications. The release of v 1.6.0 brings with it new features including application versions, an egress messaging API, and streamlined smart contract development.
01-13-2019