Builder Tiers
The Openfish Builder Program operates on a tiered model. Advancing to higher tiers unlocks increased rate limits, dedicated support channels, and additional capabilities.
Tier Comparison
Section titled “Tier Comparison”| Feature | Unverified | Verified | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Relayer Txn Limit | 100/day | 10,000/day | Unlimited |
| API Rate Limits | Standard | Standard | Highest |
| Gasless Trading | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Order Attribution | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Builder Fees | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telegram Channel | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering Support | — | Standard | Elevated |
| Marketing Support | — | Standard | Elevated |
| Priority Access | — | — | Yes |
Unverified
Section titled “Unverified”100 relayer transactions per day — The starting tier assigned to every new builder.
No approval step is involved. You can begin building right away.
How to get started:
- Generate L2 API credentials (see Getting Started).
- Create a builder API key via
POST /auth/builder-api-key(see API Keys). - Set the
OPENFISH_BUILDER_IDheader on every order submission.
What is included:
- Gasless trading on all CLOB orders through Safe/Proxy wallets.
- Gas-subsidised relayer transactions up to the daily cap.
- Full access to SDK libraries and documentation.
- Order attribution and volume tracking.
Verified
Section titled “Verified”10,000 relayer transactions per day — Designed for builders who need substantially more throughput.
Approval by the Openfish team is required.
How to upgrade:
Contact builder@openfish.fun with:
- Your Builder API Key
- A description of your use case
- Expected daily order volume
- Links to your application, documentation, or pitch deck
What you gain over Unverified:
- 100x increase in the daily relayer transaction cap.
- Access to a private Telegram channel for announcements and engineering help.
- Weekly USDC rewards tied to attributed volume (subject to approval).
- Grants available for high-impact integrations (subject to approval).
Partner
Section titled “Partner”Unlimited relayer transactions per day — Reserved for high-volume integrations and strategic partners.
What you gain over Verified:
- No cap on relayer transactions.
- The highest available API rate limits.
- Direct access to the core engineering team with elevated support.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives.
- Early access to new features, markets, and products.
Volume Tracking
Section titled “Volume Tracking”Every order submitted through POST /builder/order is tagged with your builder_id. The server persists this attribution on both the order and any resulting trades, enabling Openfish to track:
- Daily volume — Total notional value of trades attributed to your builder account.
- Trade count — Number of executed trades originating from your application.
- Unique users — Distinct wallet addresses routing orders through your builder.
Volume data is accessible through the CLOB API builder trade endpoints.
Rate Limits
Section titled “Rate Limits”Relayer Transactions
Section titled “Relayer Transactions”Relayer transactions cover on-chain operations executed through Safe or Proxy wallets: wallet deployment, token approvals, splits, merges, and redemptions. The daily counter resets at midnight UTC.
| Tier | Daily Limit |
|---|---|
| Unverified | 100 |
| Verified | 10,000 |
| Partner | Unlimited |
Going over the daily limit produces an error response. Orders submitted through the CLOB (which remain off-chain until settlement) do not count against the relayer quota.
API Rate Limits
Section titled “API Rate Limits”Standard API rate limits govern all CLOB, Gamma, and data endpoints. Partner-tier builders receive the highest rate limits. If you encounter 429 Too Many Requests, implement exponential backoff.
How to Upgrade
Section titled “How to Upgrade”- Build and launch — Start at the Unverified tier and integrate your application.
- Generate volume — Route orders through Openfish and establish a track record of consistent usage.
- Apply — Email builder@openfish.fun with your builder key and use case details.
- Review — The Openfish team evaluates applications and typically responds within a few business days.
How do I know my current tier?
Your tier is linked to your builder API key. Reach out to the Openfish team if you need confirmation.
What happens if I exceed my daily relayer limit?
Relayer requests beyond the daily cap are rejected with an error. CLOB order submission (off-chain) continues to work normally. If you regularly hit the ceiling, consider upgrading to the Verified or Partner tier.
Can I have multiple builder IDs?
Yes. You can generate multiple builder API keys, each with a distinct builderId. Volume is tracked independently per key.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- API Keys — Create and manage your Builder API credentials.
- Builder Overview — How the Builder Program works end to end.