Wallet Authentication
CIDER uses wallet-based authentication via Reown AppKit. When you connect your wallet, a session is created server-side and stored in an encrypted HTTP-only cookie.
Network: Base (Chain ID 8453)
Session Duration: 7 days
Session Storage: HTTP-only encrypted cookie
API Key Authentication
For programmatic access, generate an API key from /settings/api-keys. Include the key in the Authorization header.
Example request with API key
curl https://cider.trade/api/v1/bots \
-H "Authorization: Bearer cider_sk_read_abc123..."
API Key Scopes
read
Read-only access to bots, market data, and account info.
trade
Read access + can create OTC orders and trigger trades.
full
Full access including admin operations and key management.
Rate Limits
Rate limits are applied per API key based on your tier:
Standard60 requests/min
Premium300 requests/min
Unlimited10,000 requests/min