📡API Overview
Overview
The Molecule Protocol provides programmatic APIs for building applications, integrations, and automated workflows on top of decentralized science infrastructure. These APIs enable developers to query project data, mint IP-NFTs, tokenize intellectual property, and manage research datarooms.
API Areas
📊 Data API
Query and browse IP-NFTs, IP Tokens (IPTs), and market data across the Molecule ecosystem.
Purpose:
Browse all IP-NFTs and IPTs on the platform
Query metadata, ownership, and project details
Access trading data and market metrics
Build marketplace UIs and token screeners
Authentication: API Key required
🔐 Tokenization API
Create IP-NFTs from research projects and tokenize them into fungible IP Tokens (IPTs).
Purpose:
Mint new IP-NFTs with legal agreements
Upload artwork and metadata to IPFS
Tokenize IP-NFTs into tradeable ERC-20 tokens
Manage the complete on-chain minting workflow
Authentication: API Key required
View Tokenization API Documentation →
📁 Labs API (Programmatic File Upload)
Upload files to project datarooms for secure, decentralized research data storage.
Purpose:
Automate file uploads to Labs datarooms
Integrate with data pipelines and CI/CD
Batch upload research data
Manage file versions and metadata
Authentication: API Key + Service Token required
Authentication
Obtaining API Access
All Molecule APIs require authentication with an API key. To request access:
Join our Discord community
Contact the Molecule team with your use case
You'll receive:
API Key - Required for all APIs
Service Token - Additional token for Labs API (if needed)
Authentication Headers
Data API
x-api-key
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
Tokenization API
x-api-key
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
Labs API
x-api-key
X-Service-Token
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
X-Service-Token: YOUR_SERVICE_TOKEN
Why Labs API needs two tokens:
API Key: General API authentication
Service Token: Identifies which specific lab/dataroom you have access to
API Endpoints
All APIs use the same GraphQL endpoint:
Quick Start Guide
1. Get API Access
Contact the Molecule team via Discord to obtain your API key.
2. Choose Your API
Browse IP-NFTs and IPTs
Check market prices and trading data
Mint a new IP-NFT
Create IP Tokens from an IP-NFT
Upload files to a Lab dataroom
3. Make Your First Request
Example (Data API):
Getting Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the APIs:
Discord: Join our Discord community for support
Documentation: Check the specific API documentation pages linked above
Contact: Reach out to the Molecule development team
Additional Resources
Last updated: December 2024
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