Step 1: API Authentication

Obtaining API Credentials:

1. Register an institutional account at https://unikron.ch 
2. Complete KYC verification (required for institutional tier)
3. Generate API key from the dashboard with appropriate scopes
4. Store credentials securely in your environment configuration:

# Production environment variables
UNIKRON_API_KEY=uk_live_abc123xyz...
UNIKRON_API_URL=https://api.unikron.ch

API Key Security Best Practices

• Never commit API keys to version control
• Rotate keys quarterly or after any suspected compromise
• Use separate keys for development, staging, and production
• Implement IP whitelisting when available
• Monitor API key usage for anomalies

Verification Test

curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
     https://api.unikron.ch/api/v1/mev/providers/health

Expected response: {"ok": true, "data": {"status": "operational", "timestamp": "..."}}

Next: Step 2: Quote Request