Funds & API security
ChainMakes is a tool, not a custodian. Your funds stay in your own exchange account at all times.
Non-custodial
You trade in your own OKX or Binance account and no funds are moved to us. We do not have, and do not need, the ability to withdraw.
Read and trade only
When creating the API key, enable only “Read” and “Trade” (on Binance: “Enable Reading” and “Enable Futures”). We check the key's permissions and reject any key that can withdraw.
IP allowlist
We recommend restricting the key to our server IP: 13.159.228.77. Even if the key leaks, nobody else can use it.
Encrypted at rest
API keys are stored encrypted on the server and never shown in full again. We never need your exchange login password.
Revoke at any time
Delete the key on the exchange and the platform loses access immediately. Running grids stop placing orders; open positions stay in your account for you to handle.
Tools don't remove market risk
A hedged grid can lose money and derivatives can be liquidated. Set a loss exit line, keep leverage in check and practise on paper first. See the risk disclosure.
Creating your API key
- Use an exchange sub-account for grids, separate from your main funds.
- Enable read and trade only. Never withdraw.
- Restrict the key to this IP: 13.159.228.77
- Enter the key, secret and passphrase only in the ChainMakes app. Never send them to anyone, including people claiming to be support.
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