From 5da4030114c08d1846f395b7dd4f22a7e3d67961 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TheMagamed78 Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:51:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add API environments comparison table Add a table distinguishing between Demo and Live environments to help users configure the correct base URL for their trading scripts. --- README.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2ef80bb5..4ca155b9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,3 +8,13 @@ Install requirements.txt in a virtual environment of your choice and execute mai pip install -r requirements.txt python main.py ``` +### API Environments + +Kalshi provides two distinct environments for trading. Ensure you are using the correct URLs for your needs: + +| Environment | Purpose | URL | +|:---|:---|:---| +| **Demo** | Testing & Development | `https://demo-api.kalshi.co/trade-api/v2` | +| **Live** | Real Trading | `https://trading-api.kalshi.co/trade-api/v2` | + +> **Note:** API keys and credentials are not shared between Demo and Live environments.