# What is this API?

### What is this API?

This API is for creating and managing [Distributed Validators](https://docs.obol.tech/docs/int/key-concepts#distributed-validator). This API works in tandem with Obol's [Distributed Validator Launchpad](https://launchpad.obol.org), a dApp designed to allow people to authenticate their counterparties and agree to the terms of a Distributed Validator Cluster. This API can also be used via the [Obol-SDK](/next/sdk/index.md).

Read more about Obol and how to use the [launchpad](https://launchpad.obol.org) on our [docs site](https://docs.obol.tech/).

For enquiries: DV Labs: [support@dvlabs.tech](mailto:support@obol.tech)


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