# Spellbook Introduction

## :sparkles: API Introduction

The Ward API enables Web3 companies to build & scale applications that are compliant from the get-go, featuring customizable risk-scoring and simplified querying for wizards of all skill levels to use.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f3af">🎯</span> <strong>Compliance Queries</strong></td><td>Determine just how compliant certain addresses are.</td><td></td><td><a href="queries/risk-analytics">risk-analytics</a></td><td><a href="https://2348749575-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FK8rpkxBqsZYi8vadS6JL%2Fuploads%2FFVWPRy9VOPgYCygcwN3p%2FAbstract%204.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d7d2a518-85b7-4e26-ac9d-aea5535a9911">Abstract 4.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f916">🤖</span> <strong>Backend Integrations</strong></td><td>Integrate automation magic directly into your compliance pipeline.</td><td></td><td><a href="backend-integrations">backend-integrations</a></td><td><a href="https://2348749575-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FK8rpkxBqsZYi8vadS6JL%2Fuploads%2FW5WRN5PAzVcVhLz4mFwp%2FAbstract%201.png?alt=media&#x26;token=695a1caa-0f90-4138-bd9d-5c237525aaf9">Abstract 1.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## :chains: Supported Blockchains

These are the :white\_check\_mark:<mark style="color:green;">**currently supported blockchains**</mark>:white\_check\_mark:

* :white\_check\_mark: **Ethereum** --> `'Ethereum'`
* :white\_check\_mark: **Bitcoin** --> `'Bitcoin'`
* :tools: **TRON** --> `'Tron'`
* :tools: **XRP** --> `'XRP'`
* :tools: **Polygon** --> `'Polygon'`
* :tools: **Binance Smart Chain** --> `'BSC'`
* :tools: **NEAR Protocol** --> `'Near'`
* :tools: **Celo** --> `'Celo'`

## :heart: Support

If you're having trouble casting a spell or have any doubts, feel free to [join our Discord](https://discord.gg/2aPAZfnzdT) and ask any questions you may have!