From 679505af8872a95f086a8ceed736935c5a6a19b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: acgzone1 <finnlauridsen32452@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:59:03 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Add authentication notes documentation

Adds basic guidance on API authentication and credential safety
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+# Authentication Notes
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+This project uses API credentials to authenticate requests to Kalshi.
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+General guidelines:
+- Keep API keys private
+- Do not commit secrets to the repository
+- Use environment variables for local development
+
+These notes are intended to help beginners avoid common mistakes.