# Developer Platform Dashboard

### Introduction

The Crypto.com Developer Platform Dashboard is a service that enables developers to securely manage user authentication, API keys, and access permissions for building on the Cronos chain, with the [Developer Platform Dashboard Client Application](https://pypi.org/project/crypto-com-developer-platform-client/). 

It serves as the gateway for developers to generate API keys that unlock the full potential of the Developer Platform Service API, which allows developers to interact with core blockchain infrastructure on both Cronos EVM and Cronos zkEVM.

With a single integration, developers can access essential capabilities such as: 

* Sending and receiving native and ERC20/ERC721 tokens
* Querying wallet balances, transactions, and on-chain data
* Interacting with smart contracts and retrieving ABI/bytecode
* Accessing DeFi protocol data, staking information, and liquidity pools
* Performing Cronos ID resolution for blockchain-based identity lookups
* Monitoring blocks, fees, and network activity

The platform is designed to support a wide range of applications. For details on how to apply them, visit [Usage under On-Chain Developer Platform Client SDK](/crypto.com-developer-platform/on-chain-developer-platform-client-sdk.md#usage).

### Features

The platform is built to support core development workflows on Cronos through a reliable, production-ready API. It focuses on practical capabilities that allow developers to integrate with the chain efficiently and securely.

**API Key Management**

Manage access through scoped API keys tied to individual projects. Keys can be created, named, revoked, and rotated directly through the dashboard, enabling granular control across environments and teams.

**Smart Contract Tooling**

Facilitates querying of smart contract ABI and bytecode for contract integration. 

**On-Chain Data Retrieval**

Developers can query individual transactions, block metadata, and current network conditions (e.g., gas fees, block height). These endpoints support features like transaction tracking, analytics dashboards, and automation workflows

**SDK Integration and Extendability**

The platform is natively compatible with both the Developer Platform Client SDK and the AI Agent SDK. This enables fast development of tools, bots, and interfaces that use natural language or scripting to trigger blockchain operations.

### Get Started

To begin using the Developer Platform Dashboard, follow the steps below to set up your account, create a project, and generate an API key.

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#### Step 1

Sign Up for an Account for the Developer Platform Dashboard using your email address.

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#### Step 2

Check your inbox for the verification email. Click **Verify Email** to activate your account.

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#### Step 3

After verification, log in to the Developer Platform using your registered email and password.

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#### Step 4

From the dashboard, click **New Project.**

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#### Step 5

Set a Project Name, Description and the Cronos Chain for your project.

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#### Step 6

Once your project is created, navigate to the project and select **Generate API Key**.

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#### Step 7

Name your API key, recommand to use the purpose as the name for easy tracking.

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Your API Key is now ready to use. Save the API key in a secure environment. &#x20;

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