What is the Metaplex Digital Asset Standard (DAS) API?

The Metaplex Digital Asset Standard (DAS) API is a set of 12 RPC methods for querying digital assets on Solana. It provides a single consistent interface for standard NFTs, compressed NFTs (cNFTs), MPL Core assets, Token 2022 assets, token accounts, and edition NFTs, regardless of which standard the asset uses.

What types of digital assets does the DAS API support?

The DAS API supports standard NFTs, compressed NFTs (cNFTs), MPL Core assets, Token 2022 assets, token accounts, and edition NFTs. All types are queryable through the same 12-method interface. No separate code paths are needed for different standards.

Is the DAS API free to use?

Yes. The free tier includes 10,000 requests/month at 2 requests per second, at no cost. Paid tiers start at $10/month (Essential: 50,000 requests, 10 RPS) and $49/month (Premium: unlimited, credit-based). Enterprise plans are available on request.

How is the DAS API different from standard Solana RPC methods?

Standard Solana RPC methods return raw account data. To work with an NFT from raw data, you must know its asset standard, parse the account structure, and handle schema differences across types. DAS API handles all of that and returns structured, normalized asset data directly. No parsing required.

Does the DAS API support compressed NFTs (cNFTs)?

Yes. Compressed NFTs use Merkle trees and require proof data for verification. Standard Solana RPC does not expose this directly. DAS API includes getAssetProof and getAssetProofs specifically for Merkle tree proof retrieval, so compressed NFT queries work the same as any other asset type.

How do I enable the DAS API on my Quicknode endpoint?

If you have an existing Quicknode account, enable DAS API from your dashboard. It attaches to your current endpoint with no migration required. New users can sign up for free and add DAS API in the same flow. The free tier activates immediately.