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Channel

A Channel is a top-level resource that belongs to a partner using our API. It represents a dedicated space for accessing listings and managing requests. As our partner and a channel owner, you can fetch all the listings that belong exclusively to your channel, submit Requests against them, and receive Responses from project developers - ensuring a streamlined and secure experience.

Listing

The Listing resource represents a carbon credit project available through BlueLayer, along with information about the project developer. It is managed by the project developer, who provides and maintains the project attributes (such as country, mitigation activity), inventory data, and pricing guidance.

Request

A Request is a resource managed by a channel. When a channel partner is interested in one or more listings, they can submit a Request to inquire about them. Once a Request is created, the project developer managing the listing is notified and can respond to it. The API supports two Request types:
  • An RFQ (Request for Quote) is a structured request for one or more specific projects, specifying the preferred contract type, vintages, volume and price ranges, while providing information about the buyer and their criteria.
  • An RFI (Request for Information) is a question-based request where the channel partner submits free-text questions about a listing.

Response

A Response is a resource managed by the project developer. When a project developer is ready to answer a Request, they can submit a Response. For an RFQ, the Response contains one or more structured Offers with pricing, volume, and vintage details. For an RFI, the Response is a text-based reply addressing the channel partner’s questions. Once submitted, the Response becomes available to the channel, enabling the channel owner to review the provided information.

Offer

An Offer is a resource embedded within a Response to an RFQ. Each Offer covers a single project and includes contract type, vintages (with volume and unit price per vintage), total amount, fulfilment method, and an optional expiry date. Once a Response is submitted, the channel owner can review each Offer and accept or reject it.