generated: '2026-07-19'
method: searched
source: https://docs.laosnetwork.io/api/write-queries/GettingStarted
docs: https://docs.laosnetwork.io/api/introduction
summary:
  types: [apiKey]
  api_key_in: [header]
  oauth2_flows: []
  notes: >-
    Read-only GraphQL queries (AllCollectionAssets, Inventory, AssetHistory,
    LAOSCollection, token/tokens/transfers/tokenHistory) require NO authentication.
    Write mutations (createCollection, mint/mintAsync, evolve/evolveBatch,
    broadcast) require an API key issued by the LAOS Foundation.
schemes:
- name: apiKeyHeader
  type: apiKey
  in: header
  parameter_name: x-api-key
  applies_to: write mutations
  obtain: Contact info@laosnetwork.io / the LAOS Foundation to request a private API key.
  key_binding: >-
    Each key is associated with a web3 address that holds LAOS tokens, POLs and
    ETH used to pay gas for minting/evolving. Testnet keys are pre-funded.
  sources: [graphql/freeverse-laos-client-api-schema.graphql]