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# Developer Platform

LayerTao is not just an API, it is a complete developer platform.

The web platform acts as the control layer for developers.

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### What Developers Can Do

Through the platform, developers can:

* Create and manage API keys
* Add payment methods
* Purchase credits
* Monitor usage
* View logs and performance
* Test requests in a playground

This removes friction from onboarding.

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### API Key Management

Each developer receives:

* Project-based API keys
* The ability to rotate or revoke keys
* Usage tied to each key

This makes the system production-ready.

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### Billing & Credits

LayerTao uses a familiar model:

* Prepaid credits
* Usage-based deduction
* Optional auto-recharge

This avoids the complexity of on-chain payments while still leveraging decentralized compute.

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### Playground & Testing

The platform includes a built-in playground where developers can:

* Test endpoints
* Inspect responses
* Debug integration issues

This shortens development cycles significantly.

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### Why the Platform Matters

Without a control layer, an API is incomplete.

The platform is where:

* Developers onboard
* Payments happen
* Usage is tracked

It turns infrastructure into a usable product.