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API An API is an acronym that is short for, “application programming interface”. Software and technology companies build APIs so that software developers and engineers can utilize their technology in their own applications, programs, or code. For example, the OpenNode API lets developers and store owners can use OpenNode’s tools to create Bitcoin charges, refunds, ...