# Introduction

Welcome to the Theros API documentation! Build high-performance trading applications on Solana with institutional-grade infrastructure.

## Overview

Theros provides three powerful ways to integrate trading functionality into your applications:

* **Cloud API** - Quick HTTPS-based integration for rapid development
* **Local Transaction Builder** - Full control with local signing and custom RPC endpoints
* **WebSocket Streaming** - Real-time market data and trade events

## Key Features

* **Lightning Speed** - Execute trades in under 250ms with globally distributed infrastructure
* **Institutional-Grade Security** - Full transaction control with local signing and military-grade encryption
* **Real-time Market Data** - Stream live trading data via high-performance WebSocket connections
* **99.99% Uptime** - Enterprise-grade reliability
* **24/7 Support** - Dedicated developer support

## Quick Start

Get started with the Cloud API in minutes:

```bash
curl -X POST https://theros.pro/api/trade/buy \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "publicKey": "YOUR_WALLET_PUBLIC_KEY",
    "mint": "TOKEN_MINT_ADDRESS",
    "amount": 0.01,
    "slippage": 10
  }'
```

## Documentation Structure

* [Getting Started](/getting-started.md) - Set up your API key and make your first request
* [API Reference](/api-reference/api-reference.md) - Complete API documentation
  * [Cloud API](/api-reference/lightning-api.md) - HTTPS-based trading API
  * [Local Transaction API](/api-reference/local-transaction-api.md) - Build and sign transactions locally
  * [WebSocket API](/api-reference/websocket-api.md) - Real-time data streaming
* [Authentication](/authentication.md) - Learn about API authentication
* [Rate Limits](/rate-limits.md) - Understanding rate limits and quotas
* [Error Handling](/error-handling.md) - Common errors and how to handle them
* [Examples](/examples/examples.md) - Code examples and integration guides

## Support

* **Documentation Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Theros-pro/theros)
* **Twitter**: [@therospro](https://x.com/therospro)
* **Website**: [theros.pro](https://theros.pro)


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