# Introduction

Nectar Exchange is a novel concept in decentralized exchanges (DEX). It offers a user experience similar to traditional centralized exchanges (CEX), making it familiar to everyday customers with trading experience in assets. Additionally, for web3 users who prioritize ownership and security of their assets, it provides a non-custodial asset management environment without any delegation requests for customer assets. We invite you to experience a secure and user-centric exchange through Nectar Exchange.

The Nectar SDK is a developer tool provided to enable customers to use this exchange experience in their own developed trading environments.

### API Key Setup

To utilize the Nectar SDK, an API Key is required. If you need a new API Key, kindly request one via email from Dave at <dave@wasd3r.xyz>.

### Wallet Setup

Nectar, an innovative concept in decentralized exchange (DEX), indispensably requires user authentication (signing) through a wallet when utilizing the key functionalities of its SDK. Consequently, in preparation for SDK usage, it is imperative to have a user wallet prepared in advance.

As a prominent example, you can secure your MetaMask private key through the following link to use it with the Nectar SDK: [How to export an account's private key](https://support.metamask.io/hc/en-us/articles/360015289632-How-to-export-an-account-s-private-key)

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