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# DeFi protocol codes

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You can explore all exchanges, assets, and get codes for them using our [instrument explorer](https://instruments.kaiko.com/#/instruments). Alternatively, if you want to obtain the data in a more programmatic way, use this endpoint.
{% endhint %}

### What is this endpoint for?

This endpoint retrieves a list of defi protocols and associated codes. This can help you identify which exchanges are defi when working with our data.

### Endpoint

```
https://reference-data-api.kaiko.io/v1/pools-protocols
```

### Parameters

No parameters supported

### Fields

| Field      | Description                                        |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| `protocol` | The protocol code. ex:`crm`,`aav2`, `curv`, `blc2` |

### Request example

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```url
curl --compressed -H 'Accept: application/json' 'https://reference-data-api.kaiko.io/v1/pools-protocols'
```

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### Response example

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```json
{
    "result": "success",
    "data": [
        "crm",
        "cmpd",
        "pksp",
        "aav2",
        "curv",
        "qsp3",
        "aav3",
        "mkr",
        "tjv2",
        "qsp2",
        "usp2",
        "sush",
        "tj21",
        "blcr",
        "tjv1",
        "aav1",
        "blc2",
        "usp3",
        "crv2"
    ]
}
```

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