The Token Holders API is a powerful tool for accessing comprehensive blockchain data related to token ownership. Whether you're analyzing fungible tokens like ERC20s or exploring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) such as ERC721s, this API delivers real-time and historical insights into token distribution, holder behavior, and wallet activity across major blockchains.
With the growing demand for transparent, on-chain analytics, the Token Holders API enables developers, analysts, and researchers to extract meaningful metrics—ranging from simple holder counts to advanced decentralization indicators like the Gini and Nakamoto coefficients.
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Total Number of Token Holders
One of the most basic yet valuable queries involves retrieving the total number of unique addresses holding a specific token. This is achieved using the uniq field on Holder_Address. For example, you can determine how many wallets held USDT on Ethereum as of October 21, 2023.
This metric serves as a foundational indicator of a token’s adoption and user base size. Tracking changes in holder count over time can reveal trends in market sentiment or community growth.
Retrieve All Token Holders for a Specific Token
You can fetch a complete list of token holders for any given token on a specified date. By adjusting the limit parameter, you control the volume of results returned—ideal for sampling or deep-dive analysis.
Such data is particularly useful for projects conducting airdrops, governance campaigns, or community engagement initiatives where knowing active addresses is crucial.
Check Token Balance for a Specific Address
Need to know how many tokens a particular wallet held on a certain date? The Token Holders API allows precise balance lookups. This functionality supports compliance checks, audit trails, and forensic investigations into wallet activity.
For instance, verifying an investor's historical holdings during a vesting period becomes straightforward with time-specific balance queries.
Track Token Holders Over Time
To analyze trends in holder growth or decline, repeat the TokenHolders query across multiple dates to build a time-series dataset. This approach reveals patterns such as:
- Sudden spikes in new holders following marketing events
- Gradual loss of holders during bear markets
- Accumulation phases before major price movements
Understanding these dynamics helps inform strategic decisions in trading, investment, and project development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this API to track NFT holders?
A: Yes. The Token Holders API supports both ERC20 (fungible) and ERC721 (non-fungible) tokens, making it ideal for tracking NFT collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club or CryptoPunks.
Q: Is historical data available for all tokens?
A: Historical records depend on blockchain indexing coverage. Most major tokens on Ethereum and other supported chains have extensive historical data going back to their launch.
Q: How frequently is the data updated?
A: Data is updated in near real-time, typically within minutes of on-chain transactions being confirmed.
Analyze Holder Transaction Activity
Beyond static ownership data, the API enables detailed behavioral analysis through transaction tracking.
Count of Transactions for a Token from a Holder
See how many times a specific address interacted with a token via on-chain transfers. High transaction frequency might indicate active trading, while infrequent activity could suggest long-term holding.
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First and Last Transfer Dates for a Holder
Retrieve the first and most recent dates a wallet transferred a given token. This helps identify early adopters and assess holder loyalty or churn rate.
Total Tokens Received and Sent by a Wallet
Calculate net inflows and outflows for any address. This insight supports liquidity analysis, whale tracking, and identifying accumulation or distribution phases.
Identify Top Token Holders
Find the top 10 (or more) holders by balance to understand concentration levels. High concentration among few addresses may signal centralization risks, while broader distribution often reflects healthier ecosystems.
You can also use the BalanceUpdates API to retrieve top holders dynamically based on recent movements rather than static snapshots.
Filter Holders by Balance Thresholds
Find all addresses holding more than a specified amount—useful for targeting VIP users or detecting whales. Conversely, you can identify small holders to study retail participation.
For deeper analysis, group holders into tiers (e.g., 0–100 tokens, 100–1k, 1k+) using aliases to visualize wealth distribution across segments.
Discover Trending Tokens by Holder Growth
Using the BalanceUpdates API, identify the top 10 trending tokens based on rapid increases in holder count. This serves as an early signal for emerging projects gaining traction.
Projects can benchmark their growth against peers and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.
Find Common Holders Between Two Tokens
Identify overlapping ownership between different tokens—for example, wallets that hold both Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC). This reveals audience overlap and potential cross-promotion opportunities.
Such analysis is invaluable for NFT projects planning collaborations or brands targeting specific collector communities.
Advanced Holder Statistics and Metrics
The Token Holders API includes built-in statistical functions that help quantify distribution fairness and network health.
Average and Median Holder Balances
Compare average vs. median balances to detect skewness in distribution. A large gap often indicates a few large holders inflating the average, while the median reflects typical user holdings more accurately.
For example, calculating the average and median USDT balance on Ethereum provides insight into whether holdings are dominated by institutions or distributed among retail users.
Gini Coefficient
Measure wealth inequality among token holders. A Gini score close to 0 indicates perfect equality; near 1 implies extreme concentration. This metric is widely used to assess decentralization in DeFi and governance tokens.
Nakamoto Coefficient
Determine how many entities control 51% (or 99%) of a token supply. A higher coefficient suggests greater decentralization. For stETH, this helps gauge reliance on major liquid staking providers.
Thiel Index
Another inequality metric that emphasizes dominance by top holders. It complements the Gini coefficient by offering alternative sensitivity to extreme values.
Detect Complete Token Liquidations
Identify addresses that transferred out their entire balance of a token on a given day—indicative of full exits or portfolio rebalancing. For example, finding all users who liquidated 100% of their DAI holdings on March 22, 2023, can signal market-wide fear or migration to other assets.
Exclude Holders Within Specific Ranges
Filter out middle-tier holders to focus only on extremes—either very large ("whales") or very small ("minnows"). This supports targeted analysis of market influencers or grassroots adoption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I integrate this API with dashboards or BI tools?
A: Absolutely. The API returns structured JSON responses compatible with visualization platforms like Tableau, Power BI, or custom web dashboards.
Q: Are there rate limits or usage tiers?
A: Usage depends on your subscription plan. Free tiers allow limited queries, while enterprise plans offer higher throughput and priority access.
Q: Does the API support multiple blockchains?
A: Yes. In addition to Ethereum, it supports Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Solana, and other major networks.
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