Use Cases
- Test OpenSea API response times
- Monitor NFT collection statistics
- Validate asset listing data
- Check API rate limits and reliability
Simple Implementation
Setup Instructions
- No API key required for basic OpenSea endpoints
- Be mindful of rate limits (OpenSea limits requests per minute)
- Consider using OpenSea API key for higher rate limits in production
- Test with popular collections that are likely to have data
What This Tests
- API Response Times: Measures OpenSea API performance
- Rate Limiting: Tests how the API handles concurrent requests
- Data Availability: Validates that NFT data is accessible
- Search Functionality: Tests collection and asset search features
Rate Limits
- OpenSea has strict rate limits (around 4 requests per second)
- Use delays between requests for sustained testing
- Consider upgrading to API key for higher limits
- Monitor for 429 (Too Many Requests) responses
Common Issues
- Rate Limiting: OpenSea aggressively rate limits requests
- Data Inconsistency: NFT data can change frequently
- Asset Availability: Some assets may be private or removed