> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.botto.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.botto.com/details/token-distribution/bonding/how-to-bond.md).

# How to Bond

Your guide on how to purchase a $BOTTO bond.

1\. Head over to the Botto app and click on the “Ω Bonds” icon in the top navigation bar. Or choose BOTTO-ETH UNI from the [Olympus Pro Bonds Marketplace](https://pro.olympusdao.finance/#/partners/Botto).

{% hint style="info" %}
Make sure to connect your wallet to Olympus to continue.
{% endhint %}

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2\. The below bond page will be displayed.

![](https://1586706473-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M_0hjxITfOCmPk6hVxr%2Fuploads%2F9GmujRUXOIMCUU2f7P5j%2Fbond4-5.png?alt=media\&token=0e4fc00c-de44-4103-a537-884f9b61d3d9)

3\. In case you don’t have LP shares, click the link to acquire them on Uniswap.

![](https://1586706473-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M_0hjxITfOCmPk6hVxr%2Fuploads%2F5CnYXi9UEtGxBBAaYVNf%2Fbotto%206.png?alt=media\&token=ae78e42f-af15-4cb0-996a-5eef107f3e01)

4\. If this is your first $BOTTO bond purchase, you will need to sign a transaction to approve the bond contract (this has a small gas fee). **The approval step is only necessary when you purchase a bond for the first time.**

![](https://1586706473-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M_0hjxITfOCmPk6hVxr%2Fuploads%2FnOZHElbkPR7YOwUdK2tU%2Fbond7.png?alt=media\&token=b43c650b-c2d7-44c7-808e-6d76a251486e)

5\. After approving the contract, enter the amount of LP shares you would like to exchange. You will see a corresponding amount of $BOTTO displayed in the "You Will Get" field.

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6\. Click **Bond** and sign the transaction on MetaMask. Each time you bond requires a gas fee.

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7\. Congratulations! Once the bond transaction is confirmed, you have successfully purchased a $BOTTO bond.

![](https://1586706473-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M_0hjxITfOCmPk6hVxr%2Fuploads%2FpzQ9jVqC61YPpEZunJKG%2Fbond10.png?alt=media\&token=bbd2509f-7261-439b-9de7-166042e91585)

8\. You can view your $BOTTO bond at the top of your Olympus Pro dashboard under the “My Bonds” section.

![](https://1586706473-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M_0hjxITfOCmPk6hVxr%2Fuploads%2FteopswwZaVbsrrt77zaO%2Fbond11-12.png?alt=media\&token=8fb6654e-1fc9-45b0-aead-8b8334add453)

Bonds vest over a period of 7 days, releasing $BOTTO to you as they mature at a discounted rate. Read the next section for a guide on how to claim your rewards.

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**Multiple Bond Purchase**

If your bond is still vesting, buying another $BOTTO bond **will reset the vesting period**. This means any unclaimed rewards from the previous bond, vested or otherwise, will start vesting from period 0 again.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The "Approve" transaction is only necessary when you purchase a bond for the first time. Future purchases of $BOTTO bonds will only require the "Bond" transaction.
{% endhint %}