# Opinion Builders Program

Welcome to the Opinion Ecosystem. [**Apply for Builder Key**](https://forms.gle/tqL84A5mMXjZ1xT86) to join us and start building today!

## What is an Opinion Builder?

A Builder is a researcher, router, or developer who creates tools, interfaces, and applications using the Opinion Developer Kit (Opinion Open API / Opinion CLOB SDK) to contribute to the Opinion ecosystem.

Router: In the context of Opinion, a “router” refers to a person, group, or organization that routes orders from their customers to Opinion.

Researchers: A “researcher” refers to a person, group, or organization that creates analytics-related applications/tools.

## Why should you join the Opinion Builders Program?

The Builders Program currently provides several key benefits:

1. Priority API Access
   1. API key with elevated rate limit upon request
2. Technical Resources
   1. Dedicated support from Opinion engineering team
   2. Opinion Open API for : 
      1. Real-time market data
      2. Real-time trade data
      3. Real-time position data
   3. Opinion CLOB SDK for:
      1. All features in Opinion Open API 
      2. Trade, position and balance management
      3. User onboarding features
      4. Gasless smart contract interaction
3. Rewards & Ecosystem Support
   1. Grants and rewards tied to real usage, liquidity, and impact
   2. Priority access to Opinion’s stack (API keys, infra access, and early feature rollouts)
   3. Technical support via direct collaboration with Opinion’s engineering & research team
   4. Marketing exposure across the Opinion ecosystem and partner networks
   5. Strategic and ecosystem support through investor and partner networks, media opportunitiest

## How to get started?

1. Apply for Access
   1. Submit your project details and use case via the [**application form**](https://forms.gle/9oBLs9wns6sJVm87A)
   2. Approved builders will be contacted with next steps, including the API key and Discord access.
   3. Request elevated limits if needed
2. Read the Documentation
   1. Find full technical guides and API references at  [docs.opinion.trade](https://docs.opinion.trade/developer-guide/)
3. Join the Community
   1. Join [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/1254615232496533545/1447424765739405493) for developer discussions and support
   2. Follow [@opinionlabsxyz](https://x.com/opinionlabsxyz) on X for updates


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