Cardanoscan API SDK - Python

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Cardanoscan API SDK - Python

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

64000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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4

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Developers lack a Python SDK for Cardanoscan APIs, forcing them to manually integrate APIs. This slows down dApp and backend development and increases maintenance overhead

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://cardanoscan.io/
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• https://strica.io/
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• https://github.com/StricaHQ/cardanoscan-js

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

Apache 2.0 Open Source License

[Theme Selection] Theme

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Developer Tools

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Mention your open source license and describe your open source license rationale.

Apache License 2.0 is permissive and enterprise-friendly: allows commercial use, modification, redistribution, and provides an explicit patent grant and contributor protections to reduce legal risk and encourage broad adoption.

How do you make sure your source code is accessible to the public from project start, and people are informed?

Repository public from day one with LICENSE, README, CONTRIBUTING, issue/PR templates and release tags. CI produces builds/releases. We announce milestones via GitHub releases, project website, Discord and Twitter to keep contributors informed.

How will you provide high quality documentation?

Docs-as-code: versioned in-repo Markdown plus generated API reference, quickstarts and examples. Docs required in PRs and validated by CI (lint/link checks). Maintain support channels via Discord and provide sample configs and walkthroughs.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

We propose to build an official Python SDK for Cardanoscan APIs to make it easier for developers, data scientists, and backend engineers to integrate with the Cardano blockchain via Cardanoscan’s reliable APIs.

Why Python?

Python is one of the most widely used programming languages in the blockchain, finance, and data science communities. A Python SDK will:

Enable developers building trading bots, analytics dashboards, and backend services to integrate seamlessly.

Support researchers and data analysts working with Cardano datasets.

Broaden Cardano’s accessibility by supporting developers outside of the JavaScript ecosystem.

SDK Features

Authentication support – API Key handling.

API Wrappers – Simple Python functions to fetch data from Cardanoscan APIs.

Error Handling & Retry – Built-in robustness against failed requests.

Async + Sync Support – Compatible with both traditional and async Python environments.

Documentation – Full reference docs and usage examples.

Testing – Unit and integration tests for reliability.

Deliverables

Open-source Python SDK under Apache 2.0.

Published package on PyPI (pip install cardanoscan-sdk).

Comprehensive docs, tutorials, and example code.

Demo video showcasing usage.

Benefits to the Ecosystem

Lowers entry barriers for Python developers.

Increases Cardano’s adoption in research, finance, and backend systems.

Creates open-source infrastructure that accelerates innovation.

Implementation Approach

Iterative API support (Address, Asset, Block, Network, Pool, Reward Account, Transaction).

Public GitHub repo for community visibility.

CI/CD for automated testing and releases.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

The Python SDK will expand the Cardano developer base beyond JavaScript into Python, which is heavily used in data analytics, AI, and financial applications. This will:

Enable researchers and academics to query Cardano blockchain data for papers, simulations, and blockchain analysis.

Support financial and trading applications by providing a reliable SDK for market data integration.

Attract Python developers who otherwise may find it difficult to work with raw APIs.

Promote open-source collaboration and strengthen Cardano’s infrastructure layer.

The project builds upon Strica’s proven history of delivering community-facing infrastructure like Cardanoscan, Typhon Wallet, and Ledger Live integrations. By open-sourcing this SDK, we enable a multiplier effect: every developer who uses this SDK creates additional value for the community.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Strica has a long-standing track record of delivering mission-critical tools and infrastructure for the Cardano ecosystem, consistently with transparency, accountability, and technical excellence. Over the past five years, we have shipped and maintained projects that serve both everyday users and the developer community at scale.

We are the creators and maintainers of:

Cardanoscan – A trusted and widely used Cardano blockchain explorer, relied on for real-time, accurate blockchain data by users, projects, and developers worldwide.

Typhon Wallet – A feature-rich, user-friendly Cardano wallet supporting ADA, native tokens, NFTs, staking, and governance, designed for both newcomers and power users.

Cardano Ledger Live Integration – Implemented ADA, native token, and staking support in Ledger Live, enabling millions of Ledger users to securely manage Cardano assets.

We are also active open-source contributors, with multiple well-maintained repositories on our GitHub (https://github.com/StricaHQ)

demonstrated by years of successful product delivery, continuous feature development, and widespread adoption. This proven track record of execution, combined with our public code repositories and transparent development process, demonstrates our ability to deliver meaningful, lasting results for the Cardano ecosystem.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Core API Integration & Authentication

Milestone Outputs

Add support for four key APIs: Address, Asset, Block, and Network. Implement authentication support to ensure secure access and enable developers to interact with Cardano data through the SDK.

Acceptance Criteria

All four APIs (Address, Asset, Block, Network) are fully functional and accessible through the SDK. Authentication is implemented and verified, with code changes available via public GitHub PR.

Evidence of Completion

Public GitHub PR link with complete code implementation for all required features and functionality.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

32000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Additional API Support

Milestone Outputs

Add support for three additional APIs: Pool, Reward Account, and Transaction. These enhancements enable developers to access staking, rewards, and transaction data programmatically through the SDK.

Acceptance Criteria

All three new APIs — Pool, Reward Account , and Transaction — are fully implemented, tested, and functional, with code publicly verified and accessible via GitHub PR for review and validation.

Evidence of Completion

Public GitHub PR link with complete code implementation for all required features and functionality.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

16000

Progress

70 %

Milestone Title

SDK Release & Documentation

Milestone Outputs

Release the SDK on PyPI for public usage. Publish comprehensive documentation and demo video, and deliver a project close-out report summarizing all completed milestones, implementation details, and results.

Acceptance Criteria

The SDK is live on PyPI and fully functional. Documentation, demo video, and project close-out report are published and publicly accessible, providing full verification of features and deliverables.

Evidence of Completion

SDK is live on PyPI, with demo video and close-out report published and publicly accessible for review.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

16000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Total Cost: 64,000 ADA

Timeline: 4 months, 3 developers

Breakdown by milestones:

Milestone 1 (32,000 ADA) – API integration (Address, Asset, Block, Network) + Authentication.

Milestone 2 (16,000 ADA) – API integration (Pool, Reward Account, Transaction).

Final Milestone (16,000 ADA) – PyPI release, docs, testing, close-out report, demo.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost represents value in multiple ways:

Infrastructure investment: SDKs are core developer tools, lowering barriers and saving hundreds of developer hours across projects.

Open source availability: The SDK will be free for everyone, ensuring equitable access.

Proven delivery: Strica has consistently delivered high-quality open-source tools for Cardano, ensuring funds are used effectively.

Broader adoption: Python has millions of developers worldwide; this project makes Cardano more accessible to them.

Cost efficiency: With just 64,000 ADA, we will deliver a production-ready, fully tested SDK on PyPI, offering long-term benefits far exceeding the cost.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes