Plain English
CoinGecko is the most-used independent crypto price data platform, founded in 2014 in Malaysia. Tracks 14,000+ tokens across 800+ exchanges. Provides free API used by most wallets and dApps to display price data. Editorially independent from any exchange.
How it actually works
Token rankings combine market cap, volume, and developer activity scores. Free public API (rate-limited) plus paid Demo/Analyst/Enterprise tiers. Trust Score evaluates exchange reliability. Editorial content includes daily market updates, in-depth research reports, and a podcast.
What it means for you
For HNW users, CoinGecko’s independence from any exchange makes it the preferred reference price source for tax records, valuations, and reporting. The free API is widely used; for any wallet, dApp, or analytics tool you build, CoinGecko’s API is usually the default integration. ARCipedia’s coin charts use this same API.
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