DeFi Trading Agent MCP Server

# 🦎 How to Get Your CoinGecko API Key CoinGecko provides comprehensive cryptocurrency market data for the DeFi Trading Agent MCP. Follow these simple steps to get your free API key: ## 📋 **Step-by-Step Guide** ### **Step 1: Create a CoinGecko Account** 1. Visit [CoinGecko.com](https://www.coingecko.com/) 2. Click the **"Sign Up"** button in the top right corner 3. Complete the registration process. ### **Step 2: Access the Developer Dashboard** 1. Once logged in, navigate to the [Developer Dashboard](https://www.coingecko.com/developers/dashboard) 2. You'll see your API management interface ### **Step 3: Generate Your API Key** 1. Click **"Create API Key"** or **"Add New Key"** 2. Give your API key a descriptive name (e.g., "DeFi Trading") 3. Plan: - **Demo Plan**: Free, 30 calls/minute (good for starting out) ### **Step 4: Copy Your API Key** 1. Once generated, **copy your API key** 2. It will look something like: `CG-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx` 3. **Keep it secure** - treat it like a password ## 🔧 **Using Your API Key** Add your CoinGecko API key to your MCP configuration: ```bash COINGECKO_API_KEY=CG-your_actual_api_key_here ``` ## 🔒 **Security Best Practices** - ✅ **Never share** your API key publicly - ✅ **Store securely** in environment variables - ✅ **Regenerate** if compromised - ✅ **Monitor usage** in the dashboard ---