A key for VAM 2.0 (Beta) will work for VAM 1.22. The licensing servers are separate. Ensure your key specifically says "VAM 1.x Creator" .
The "Creator Key Top" likely refers to the —specifically, unlocking the ability to spawn and manipulate "top-level" assets like Person atoms, clothing presets, or advanced hair systems without watermarks or restrictions. vam 122 creator key top