---
title: "Radix Core API"
path: "/contents/tech/core-protocols/radix-core-api"
version: "1.3.0"
author: "Hydrate"
createdAt: "2026-02-18T22:38:09.951Z"
updatedAt: "2026-03-16T18:25:44.848Z"
---

# Radix Core API

<Infobox>
| **Type** | Node-Level API |
| **Audience** | Infrastructure operators, exchanges |
| **Higher-Level** | [Gateway API](/contents/tech/core-protocols/radix-gateway-api) |
</Infobox>

## Overview

The **Radix [Core API](https://docs.radixdlt.com/docs/core-api)** provides low-level access to Radix nodes for transaction submission, state queries, and network monitoring. It's primarily used by infrastructure operators, exchanges, and the [Gateway API](/contents/tech/core-protocols/radix-gateway-api) (which sits on top of it to provide a developer-friendly interface).

Most dApp developers use the [Gateway API](https://docs.radixdlt.com/docs/gateway-api) rather than the [Core API](https://docs.radixdlt.com/docs/core-api-providers) directly. The Core API is essential for running the [Radix Dashboard](/ecosystem/radix-dashboard), block explorers, and exchange integrations.