# Airstack API Plans

## Access Model

Airstack uses a **token-gated + credit-based** access model rather than traditional tiered SaaS plans.

### Access Requirement

To obtain and maintain an Airstack API key you must:

1. Create an account at [app.airstack.xyz](https://app.airstack.xyz) via email, Google, GitHub, Farcaster, or a connected wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect).
2. Hold at least **1 /airstack Channel Fan Token** in your Farcaster custodial or verified wallet. The Fan Token can be purchased at [airstack.xyz/channels/airstack](https://www.airstack.xyz/channels/airstack).
3. Add a payment card to your Airstack account (required before a production key is issued; the card is not charged during test key usage).

> Holding the /airstack Channel Fan Token does not **guarantee** access; it is a necessary but not sufficient condition.

### API Keys

| Key Type | Purpose | Billing |
|----------|---------|---------|
| Test Key | Development and testing | No charge |
| Production Key | Live application traffic | Charged per credit once free credits exhausted |

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## Pricing

| Unit | Price |
|------|-------|
| 1 API credit | $0.00002 USD |

Credits are consumed per API call. Complex queries that return more data or span multiple chains may consume more credits.

### Free Credits

Airstack has historically offered free credits to new accounts. Check the current dashboard at [app.airstack.xyz](https://app.airstack.xyz) for the latest free credit allocation.

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## Enterprise / Custom Plans

For high-volume usage or custom data needs, contact Airstack directly via [Telegram](https://t.me/+1k3c2FR7z51mNDRh).

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## References

- [Get API Key](https://docs.airstack.xyz/airstack-docs-and-faqs/get-api-key)
- [Dashboard](https://app.airstack.xyz)
- [Telegram Support](https://t.me/+1k3c2FR7z51mNDRh)