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Automation

Read-only APIs, AI agents, deterministic controls, and constrained portfolio automation.

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AutomationSep 09, 2026

AI Altcoin Portfolio Agents and Trading Bots: Useful Automation Without False Promises

Separate observation from execution, apply strict permissions, test against bad data, and reject claims that AI can guarantee profitable crypto trades.

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AutomationJan 17, 2025

Altcoin Portfolio API Design: Balances, Prices, Transactions, and Security

Model multi-chain identifiers, transaction history, prices, permissions, and error handling for a portfolio API that remains auditable as it grows.

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