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- 1New JSON-RPC service for UTXO blockchains launches▼JSON-RPC for UTXO chains is launched at https:// getnodes.net . Test period until 14th of October, free 30-days API keys
A new JSON-RPC API service for UTXO-based blockchains has launched at getnodes.net. During a test period running until October 14, developers can obtain free 30-day API keys. The service currently allows 3 requests per second with no daily, monthly or other usage caps. After the test phase, a free entry-level API key tier is planned, introduced mainly to filter out abuse.
- 2Developer warns VIN decoders overusing NHTSA API quota●A free VIN decode edge that always calls NHTSA wastes quota; one that serves cache forever lies about... # typescript #
A developer has published an approach to VIN decoding that balances API quota use against accuracy. Calling the free NHTSA VIN decode service on every request wastes its rate limits, but caching results indefinitely risks serving stale or incorrect vehicle data. The proposed cache-aside pattern queries NHTSA only on a cache miss, keeping repeat lookups fast while limiting upstream calls.