Connecting to a blockchain often sounds complicated: installing software, configuring servers, syncing data. But what if it only took a few minutes? With NOWNodes, accessing the Nano blockchain is as easy as getting an API key and making your first request.

Understanding Why Nano Matters

Nano is built for speed. It enables instant and feeless transactions, making it an ideal choice for payments, wallets, and apps that depend on efficiency. Normally, connecting to Nano would require you to run your own node. That means maintaining uptime, dealing with storage, and handling updates. With NOWNodes, you can skip all of that and connect directly through a reliable endpoint.

The First Step: Getting an API Key

The process starts at NOWNodes. After registering, you’ll receive your personal API key in the dashboard. That key is your secure way into the blockchain. Instead of downloading gigabytes of data and syncing a node, you simply add your key to your requests, and you’re ready to work with Nano.

Making the First Call

Let’s say you want to check the balance of a Nano account. With NOWNodes, you can do this instantly through the account_balance method.

Request:

curl --location 'https://xno.nownodes.io' \
--header 'api-key: ***' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
  "action": "account_balance",
  "account": "nano_1rha4pzoj9mwgbzwuohku3yids3516exnty7wr93z73qf7xpzfpsw4synq53"
}'

Response:

{
    "balance": "1058706485129754983635248617782975417",
    "pending": "25723366000000000000000000000000",
    "receivable": "25723366000000000000000000000000"
}

This request shows you how much RAW is owned by the account and how much is still pending. You can also add the optional parameter “include_only_confirmed”, which ensures that only confirmed balances and receivable amounts are included in the response.

In a single query, you get real-time blockchain data without worrying about infrastructure.

Exploring the Full Power of Nano

Your connection doesn’t stop at balances and payments. With the NOWNodes API, you can inspect blocks, analyze transactions, and monitor the Nano network however your application requires. You get the full functionality of a node, without the technical overhead of running one.

Working with Nano should be as seamless as the feeless transactions it powers. With NOWNodes, it really is. In just five minutes, you can sign up, grab your API key, and run live queries on the Nano blockchain. From there, you’re free to build wallets, payment systems, or any other tools powered by Nano’s lightning-fast network.

Get your free API key at NOWNodes and start building with Nano today.