> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.moralis.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Entity API Overview

> Search and discover blockchain entities including exchanges, institutions, protocols, and notable addresses with verified labels.

## Overview

The **Entity API** lets you search and discover blockchain entities - organizations, protocols, exchanges, and notable addresses with verified labels and metadata.

Instead of working with raw addresses, the Entity API provides context about who owns and operates wallets across the blockchain ecosystem.

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## What Is the Entity API?

The Entity API lets you:

* **Search Entities** - Find entities by name (e.g., "Coinbase", "BlackRock")
* **Discover Addresses** - Get known addresses associated with an entity
* **Get Labels** - Retrieve verified labels and categories for addresses
* **Explore Protocols** - Find addresses related to dApps and protocols

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## Key Features

* **Entity Search** - Query by name to find organizations and protocols
* **Address Discovery** - Find all addresses linked to an entity
* **Verified Labels** - Trusted address labels and categorization
* **Cross-Chain** - Entity data spans EVM and Solana chains
* **Rich Metadata** - Entity descriptions, logos, and categories

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## Supported Entities

The Entity API covers:

* **Exchanges** - Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, and more
* **Institutions** - BlackRock, Grayscale, and asset managers
* **Protocols** - Uniswap, Aave, Compound, and DeFi protocols
* **DAOs** - Major DAOs and governance entities
* **Notable Wallets** - Whales, founders, and known addresses

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## Common Use Cases

* **Address Labels**\
  (display human-readable names for addresses)
* **Whale Tracking**\
  (monitor institutional and large holder activity)
* **Compliance**\
  (identify exchange and custodian addresses)
* **Analytics**\
  (understand flows between known entities)
* **Portfolio Context**\
  (show which entities hold similar assets)

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## Get Started

Explore the Entity API to search and discover blockchain entities.