Question 1

How do I obtain a CoinGecko Pro API key?

Accepted Answer

Sign up on the CoinGecko website, navigate to the Pro API section, and generate an API key that you can use in your integration.

Question 2

What permissions does the Telegram bot need?

Accepted Answer

The bot only requires read access to receive messages from users and send messages back; no special permissions beyond the standard Bot API token are needed.

Question 3

Can I customize the data that the bot sends?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can filter, format, and enrich the data from CoinGecko before sending it, allowing tailored messages such as price thresholds or custom analytics.

Question 4

How is rate limiting handled between CoinGecko and Telegram?

Accepted Answer

Implement caching and batch requests to stay within CoinGecko's rate limits, and use Telegram's incremental updates to avoid spamming users.