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Moralis Cortex

AI-Powered Web3 Intelligence. Instantly.

Moralis Cortex is your gateway to real-time, AI-driven insights from blockchain data. Ask natural language questions. Get structured, explainable answers. Use it via our hosted API or run the Cortex MCP Server in your own infrastructure.

What is Moralis Cortex?​

Moralis Cortex is an AI-native data layer for Web3, built on top of the Moralis Model Context Protocol (MCP). It connects blockchain data with large language models like GPT-4 or Claude - enabling you to query on-chain activity using plain English or structured prompts.

Whether you're building dashboards, bots, reports, or intelligent assistants, Cortex gives you the power of AI - grounded in real blockchain data.

Choose How To Use It​

🌐 Cortex API (Hosted)​

Use our hosted API to ask blockchain questions and get real-time insights - no setup required.

  • POST https://cortex-api.moralis.io/chat - simple, secure REST endpoint
  • Powered by enterprise-grade LLMs and Moralis infrastructure
  • Returns summaries and structured data
  • Supports chat history (chatId) for multi-turn conversations
  • Optional streaming data - get live responses

✅ Best for:

  • Startups, growth teams, and AI tooling
  • Dashboards, chat agents, or in-product insights
  • Teams who want fast access without infra overhead

🧩 MCP Server (Self-Hosted)​

Deploy the MCP server in your own environment for full control and customization.

  • Distributed via NPM
  • Plug in your own LLM credentials (OpenAI, Claude, open-source)
  • Customize grounding logic, data access, and plugins
  • Run entirely inside your infra for privacy and compliance

✅ Best for:

  • Enterprises with security/compliance requirements
  • Developers building deeply integrated AI apps
  • Teams wanting full control over data and model behavior

Why Use Cortex?​

  • 🔍 Ask anything about on-chain behavior - wallet activity, dapp usage, token flows, etc.
  • 🧠 LLM-powered: Use GPT-4, Claude, or open-source models with full flexibility
  • 📊 Grounded in Moralis data: No hallucinations - only indexed, verified blockchain truth
  • ⚙️ Integrate anywhere: APIs, agents, dashboards, or local developer tooling
  • 🔒 Built for production: Secure, composable, and extensible

Cortex vs Alternatives​

FeatureMoralis CortexChatGPTTraditional APIs
Web3 Data Awareness✅ Deep integration with on-chain data⚠️ Limited blockchain context❌ Requires custom integration
Real-Time Grounding✅ Answers grounded in indexed blockchain data⚠️ Limited access to real-time data✅ Real-time but requires coding
Natural Language✅ Plain English queries✅ Natural language❌ Requires API knowledge
Structured Output✅ Returns JSON + human-readable summaries❌ Text only, requires parsing✅ Structured but complex
Deployment Options✅ API or self-hosted package❌ Hosted only✅ Various options
LLM Flexibility✅ Use OpenAI, Claude, or OSS models❌ OpenAI only❌ No LLM integration
Customization✅ Full control over grounding + prompt logic❌ Closed model, limited control✅ Full control but complex