How Haust Network Built a One-Stop Gateway to DeFi with the CryptoRank API

DeFi is still too complex: dozens of wallets, data sources, and services to keep track of. Haust Network set out to make these processes simpler and accessible to anyone.

The team built HAIA, an AI finance assistant that acts as a one-stop interface. It connects wallets and investments through modular abstract accounts and scenarios.

In practice, this means users can give the agent temporary permissions to perform specific actions with set amounts — without ever handing over private keys.

What HAIA does

• Simplifies and automates routine tasks

• Adapts to the user’s personal needs

• Keeps private keys fully under user control

The data challenge before CryptoRank API

When building HAIA, the team ran into a major issue: crypto market data was scattered across too many providers. To assemble a complete picture, they had to connect and reconcile multiple sources.

One of the key goals was to deliver an all-in-one product for both airdrop hunters and traders. With the CryptoRank API, the team could finally give users comprehensive analytics from a single source instead of piecing it together manually:

• Global charts and fundraising data for decision-making

• Complete token insights

• Live airdrop activity

Why this matters

Streamlined access to data makes users more engaged. Airdrop hunters and newcomers can now navigate DeFi faster and with more confidence.

CryptoRank API also allowed the team to speed up product development: instead of investing time and resources in wiring up multiple feeds, they focused on building features that matter to users.

Why Haust Network chose CryptoRank API

• Rich, in-depth datasets

• Unique metrics (VC Pressure, Drophunting, etc.)

• Easy integration

• Clear documentation and responsive support

Issues before CryptoRank API

• Fragmented data sources
  Missing key market information

• Accuracy and update delays

• High costs of maintaining multiple providers

How CryptoRank API solved this

After testing, the team chose CryptoRank API for its breadth and reliability. Metrics on token unlocks, funding, and airdrops turned out to be especially valuable.

What changed:

• Global Market Data (/global) → real-time view of dominance, Fear & Greed, and total market cap

• Trading Pairs (/currencies/:id/full-metadata) → instant access to up-to-date trading markets

• Drophunting (/drophunting) → structured feed of airdrops users can act on right away

• Token Unlocks (/currencies/:id/vesting) → unlock calendars that add context and reduce FOMO

• Funding Rounds & Token Sales (/funds) → visibility into project stages and fund activity, critical for analysts and builders
  
  

Results

• Resource savings: one API with support instead of multiple paid subscriptions and custom pipelines

• Faster releases: dozens of hours saved per feature launch

• 700+ beta users: test audience confirmed the value of airdrop tracking and global metrics

• Better UX for airdrop hunters: full context in one place — from airdrop to investors to unlocks
  
  

Build smarter, faster with CryptoRank API

Dashboards, airdrop trackers, or full-stack analytics — everything runs from one source: CryptoRank API.