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ChainGuard Developers

Version: 1.0.0
Last Updated: 18-11-2025
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Table of Contents

Overview

Welcome to the ChainGuard Developers section. This area provides everything you need to integrate ChainGuard's non-custodial Web3 security and identity infrastructure into your applications.

ChainGuard provides enterprise-grade authentication, authorization, and vault management services that enable you to:

  • Authenticate users with OAuth 2.0 ("Login with ChainGuard")
  • Access user data through secure API endpoints
  • Enable vault operations for non-custodial asset management
  • Integrate seamlessly with our JavaScript SDK
  • Build secure applications with built-in compliance and audit logging

What ChainGuard Offers Developers

Core Services

1. OAuth 2.0 Provider

ChainGuard acts as a full OAuth 2.0 authorization server, enabling third-party applications to authenticate users and access user data with explicit consent.

  • Authorization Code Flow: Standard OAuth 2.0 flow
  • Token Management: Access tokens, refresh tokens, and token refresh
  • Scope-Based Access: Fine-grained permission system
  • Userinfo Endpoint: Standard OAuth userinfo endpoint
  • PKCE Support: Enhanced security for public clients (planned)

2. JavaScript SDK

The Chain-Fi SDK provides a seamless way to integrate ChainGuard functionality into your web applications.

  • QR Code Generation: Cross-device authentication
  • Transaction Signing: Secure message signing with wallet verification
  • Wallet Management: Retrieve and manage user wallet addresses
  • Function Validation: Server-side validation of transaction functions
  • Real-Time Communication: WebSocket-based real-time updates

3. Vault System

Non-custodial smart wallets with dual-signature enforcement and guardian-mediated gasless transactions.

  • Vault Creation: Create non-custodial smart wallets for users
  • Gasless Transactions: Guardian-mediated meta-transactions
  • Direct Withdrawals: Emergency fallback with direct gas payment
  • Multi-Chain Support: Deployed on Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism
  • Multi-Asset Support: ETH, ERC20, ERC721, ERC1155

4. RESTful APIs

Comprehensive API endpoints for authentication, user data, vaults, and more.

  • Authentication APIs: Register, login, profile management
  • OAuth APIs: Authorization, token exchange, userinfo
  • 2FA APIs: Setup, verification, reset
  • Wallet APIs: Link, list, validate ownership
  • Vault APIs: Create, status, link to user
  • Billing APIs: Payment processing, subscription management

Quick Start

Get started with ChainGuard in 3 simple steps:

Step 1: Choose Your Integration Method

Option A: OAuth 2.0 Integration

Option B: SDK Integration

  • Best for: Applications needing QR code authentication and transaction signing
  • Time to integrate: ~1 hour
  • See: SDK Integration Guide

Option C: Vault Integration

Step 2: Register Your Application

  1. Access the Developer Portal (coming soon)
  2. Create a new application
  3. Configure OAuth redirect URIs
  4. Get your client_id and client_secret
  5. (For SDK) Request an App ID

Step 3: Start Building

Follow the integration guide for your chosen method and start building!

Integration Options

OAuth 2.0 Integration

Integrate ChainGuard as an OAuth 2.0 provider to enable "Login with ChainGuard" in your application.

Key Features:

  • Standard OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow
  • Multiple scopes: profile, email, wallets, vaults, activity
  • Token refresh for long-lived sessions
  • Userinfo endpoint for user data

Use Cases:

  • Web applications requiring user authentication
  • Third-party services needing user data access
  • Applications requiring wallet-linked user accounts

Get Started: OAuth 2.0 Integration Guide

SDK Integration

Use the Chain-Fi SDK to add QR code authentication, transaction signing, and wallet management to your application.

Key Features:

  • QR code generation for mobile authentication
  • Transaction signing with function validation
  • Wallet address retrieval
  • Device-wallet associations
  • Real-time WebSocket communication

Use Cases:

  • Applications requiring mobile device authentication
  • DApps needing transaction signing capabilities
  • Services requiring wallet address verification

Get Started: SDK Integration Guide

Vault Integration

Integrate ChainGuard's non-custodial vault system to enable secure asset management for your users.

Key Features:

  • Non-custodial smart wallets
  • Gasless transactions via guardian
  • Direct withdrawal fallback
  • Multi-chain support (Base, Arbitrum, Optimism)
  • Multi-asset support (ETH, ERC20, ERC721, ERC1155)

Use Cases:

  • DeFi applications
  • NFT marketplaces
  • Asset management platforms
  • Multi-signature wallets

Get Started: Vault Integration Guide

Developer Portal

The ChainGuard Developer Portal (coming soon) provides a centralized dashboard for managing your integrations:

Features

  • Application Management: Create and manage OAuth clients
  • API Keys: Generate and manage API keys
  • Analytics: View usage statistics, rate limits, and errors
  • Webhooks: Configure webhook endpoints for real-time events
  • Team Management: Invite team members and manage permissions
  • Billing: View subscription details and usage
  • Documentation: Access to all developer documentation
  • Support: Direct access to developer support channels

Access

The Developer Portal will be available at: https://module.chain-fi.io/developers (coming soon)

Getting Help

Documentation

Support Channels

Community

  • GitHub: (Coming soon)
  • Discord: (Coming soon)
  • Status Page: (Coming soon)

Related Documentation

Technical Documentation

Integration Guides

Reference

Next Steps

  1. Choose your integration method from the options above
  2. Read the integration guide for your chosen method
  3. Set up your development environment using our Developer Environment Guide
  4. Register your application in the Developer Portal (coming soon)
  5. Start building and integrate ChainGuard into your application!

Ready to get started? Choose an integration method above and follow the guide!

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