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Stellar Data: RPC + Horizon
API access for reading chain state. Stellar RPC is the preferred entry point for new projects; Horizon remains for legacy and historical-query workflows. For deeper history beyond RPC's 7-day window, use Hubble/Galexie.
When to use this skill
- Calling Stellar RPC methods (
getLatestLedger,getLedgerEntries,getEvents,simulateTransaction,sendTransaction) - Querying Horizon endpoints (accounts, transactions, operations, effects, ledgers)
- Streaming live events or operations
- Pulling historical data beyond RPC's 7-day window (Hubble, Galexie)
- Choosing between RPC and Horizon for a given workflow
Related skills
- Building transactions to send →
../dapp/SKILL.md - Soroban contract simulation and event emission →
../soroban/SKILL.md - Asset balance and trustline lookups →
../assets/SKILL.md - Standards (SEP-7 deeplinks, SEP-10 auth) →
../standards/SKILL.md
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