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 our Cortex MCP Server with 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 onchain 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
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 multiple LLMs and Moralis infrastructure
- Returns summaries and structured data
- Supports chat history (chatId) for multi-turn conversations
- Optional streaming data - get live responses
Get an API Key
Startups, growth teams, and AI tooling
Dashboards, chat agents, or in-product insights
Teams who want fast access without infra overhead
Cortex 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
Enterprises with security/compliance requirements
Developers building deeply integrated AI apps
Teams wanting full control over data and model behavior
Why Use Cortex?
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Ask anything
Ask anything about onchain crypto behavior - wallet activity, dapp usage, token flows, and more
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LLM-powered
Use GPT-4, Claude, or open-source models with full flexibility
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Grounded in Moralis data
No hallucinations - only indexed, verified blockchain truth
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Integrate anywhere
APIs, agents, dashboards, or local developer tooling
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Built for production
Secure, composable, and extensible
See How It Compares
| Features | Moralis Cortex | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Web3 Data Awareness | Deep integration with onchain data | Limited blockchain context or awareness |
| Real-Time Grounding | Answers grounded in indexed blockchain data | Limited access to real-time or historical data |
| Structured Output | Returns JSON + human-readable summaries | Text only, requires manual parsing |
| Deployment Options | API or self-hosted package | Hosted only (OpenAI infrastructure) |
| Streaming Support | Yes (SSE/WebSocket options) | Limited to text stream in chat UI |
| LLM Flexibility | Use OpenAI, Claude, or OSS models | OpenAI only |
| Use Case Fit | Built for crypto products and dApps | General-purpose, not crypto-native |
| Customization | Full control over grounding + prompt logic | Closed model, limited control |
| Integration Options | API, CLI, SDK, MCP plugins | SDKs only, no deep crypto integrations |
Common Use Cases
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Analytics
What is the profit and loss of vitalik.eth?
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AI Agents
What does this wallet typically trade, and when?
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Alerts & Monitoring
Has any whale sold off large amounts of my token in the last 24 hours?
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User-Facing Insights
Add real onchain context to dashboards, token pages or bots.
Get Started with Moralis Cortex
Use the API
Self-Host the Server
Want to learn more?
Talk to our team about how Moralis Cortex can supercharge your AI + Web3 strategy.
