beginner · 7 min · July 15, 2026

Read-only API keys workshop

Create Binance API keys that can read balances — never withdraw — and connect them safely to Smitvi.

By Marcus Chen Verified · 4.9★

Hard rules

  1. Enable Reading only
  2. Restrict IPs when possible
  3. Never share secrets in chat or screenshots

Most portfolio trackers only need balances and fills. Withdrawal permission is an unnecessary blast radius.

Educational only — security hygiene, not a guarantee.

Quick quiz

1. Which permission should portfolio sync require?

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