# Getting Started

1. Obtain API credentials
2. Review authentication requirements
3. Test endpoints in development environment
4. Implement error handling
5. Add real-time updates using WebSocket endpoints

### Environment URLs

- Development: [https://api-dev.l4va.example.com](https://api-dev.l4va.example.com)
- Staging: [https://api-staging.l4va.example.com](https://api-staging.l4va.example.com)
- Production: [https://api.l4va.example.com](https://api.l4va.example.com)

### Authentication

All endpoints require API key authentication using the `X-API-Key` header.

### Response Format

All endpoints follow a consistent response format:

```json
{
  "status": "success|error", 
  "data": {}, // Response payload 
  "error": {} // Present only on errors 
}
```

<div class="relative flex flex-col rounded-lg" id="bkmrk-"></div>### Blockchain Integration

- All state-changing operations return transaction hashes
- Wallet signatures required for sensitive operations
- Real-time updates available via WebSocket connections

### Postman Collection

TBD: Provide a Postman Collection