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Builder Tiers

The Openfish Builder Program operates on a tiered model. Advancing to higher tiers unlocks increased API limits, dedicated support channels, and additional partner benefits.

Tier Comparison

Section titled “Tier Comparison”
FeatureUnverifiedVerifiedPartner
API Rate LimitsStandardHigherHighest
Order AttributionYesYesYes
Builder FeesYesYesYes
Telegram Channel—YesYes
Engineering Support—StandardElevated
Marketing Support—StandardElevated
Priority Access——Yes

Unverified

Section titled “Unverified”

The starting tier assigned to every new builder.

How to get started:

  1. Generate L2 API credentials. See Getting Started.
  2. Create a builder API key via POST /auth/builder-api-key. See API Keys.
  3. Set the OPENFISH_BUILDER_ID header on every order submission.

What is included:

  • Standard access to CLOB, Gamma, and Data APIs.
  • Order attribution and volume tracking.
  • Builder fee support where configured.

Verified

Section titled “Verified”

For builders with consistent production usage.

How to upgrade:

Contact builder@openfish.me with:

  • Your Builder API Key
  • A description of your use case
  • Expected daily order volume
  • Links to your application, documentation, or pitch deck

What you gain over Unverified:

  • Higher API limits.
  • Access to a private Telegram channel for announcements and engineering help.
  • Weekly meme rewards tied to attributed volume, subject to approval.
  • Grants available for high-impact integrations, subject to approval.

Partner

Section titled “Partner”

Reserved for high-volume integrations and strategic partners.

What you gain over Verified:

  • The highest available API rate limits.
  • Direct access to the core engineering team with elevated support.
  • Coordinated marketing initiatives.
  • Early access to new features, markets, and products.

Volume Tracking

Section titled “Volume Tracking”

Every order submitted through POST /builder/order is tagged with your builder_id. The server persists this attribution on both the order and any resulting trades, enabling Openfish to track:

  • Daily volume — Total notional value of trades attributed to your builder account.
  • Trade count — Number of executed trades originating from your application.
  • Unique users — Distinct wallet addresses routing orders through your builder.

Volume data is accessible through the CLOB API builder trade endpoints.

API Rate Limits

Section titled “API Rate Limits”

Standard API rate limits govern all CLOB, Gamma, and Data endpoints. Verified and Partner-tier builders receive higher limits. If you encounter 429 Too Many Requests, implement exponential backoff.

How to Upgrade

Section titled “How to Upgrade”
  1. Build and launch — Start at the Unverified tier and integrate your application.
  2. Generate volume — Route orders through Openfish and establish a track record of consistent usage.
  3. Apply — Email builder@openfish.me with your builder key and use case details.
  4. Review — The Openfish team evaluates applications and typically responds within a few business days.

Next Steps

Section titled “Next Steps”
  • API Keys — Create and manage your Builder API credentials.
  • Builder Overview — How the Builder Program works end to end.