Authentication
All programmatic requests to the CrypTech API require an API key passed via theX-API-Key HTTP header.
401 Unauthorized status code.
Obtaining an API Key
CrypTech operates an institutional and developer onboarding program. To obtain an API key for your project, trading bot, or application:Request Developer Credentials
Email [email protected] with your project details, planned request volume, and primary chain requirements.
- Organization or Project Name
- Intended Use Case (e.g. Wallet security integration, Telegram scam alert bot, Algorithmic DEX trading desk, Academic research)
- Estimated Request Volume (Requests per day / month)
- Primary Blockchains (Ethereum, BSC, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base)
Using Your Key
Include the header in every HTTP request:Security Best Practices
- Use an Environment Variable: Store your key in an environment variable such as
CRYPTECH_API_KEY. - Route via a Backend Proxy (BFF): If building a web application, call the CrypTech API from your server-side API routes (e.g. Next.js Route Handlers, Node.js Express, Python FastAPI) and forward sanitized results to the browser.
- Key Rotation: If you suspect your key has been compromised, email [email protected] immediately to request key revocation and issuance of a new credential.