Crypto Beginner Part 1: Wallet Setup
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Interactions with Botto are built on the Ethereum blockchain, with many of them also available on Base (buying, bridging and staking the token, and claiming rewards). Base, a network built on-top of Ethereum, is known as an L2 network and provides slightly cheaper fees (aka gas). Most Ethereum wallets can transact on Base Mainnet as well as Ethereum Mainnet, and you will need a wallet to get started with Botto. The instructions below are optimized for Metamask wallet setup, but you can use any of the wallets listed in the 'Connect' menu on the Botto app to get started. The steps for any wallet will be more or less the same: as long as you know how to keep it safe, and how to fund it from an exchange, you'll be in good shape! Let's get started.
We recommend using MetaMask
Install MetaMask
Setup Wallet
Backup Wallet
Use your Address to receive funds
Download & Install the browser extension: https://metamask.io/
A new browser tab opens
Click Get Started
Since we're new to MetaMask, we want to Create a Wallet
Next screen we set a password and accept the Terms of Use
This is the most important step! Without any proper backup, you may not be able to restore your wallet and lose all funds.
Click:
Download this Secret Backup Phrase and keep it stored safely on an external encrypted hard drive or storage medium.
Make sure to follow the instructions. Store this file safely on an external storage medium.
Click CLICK HERE TO REVEAL SECRET WORDS
If you use a good password manager: Store those words in it.
Click Next
Open the Backup File and select the 12 words in the correct order to confirm your backup works as intended.
Click Confirm and your Wallet is setup
To receive Botto's tokens and other Ethereum Assets, you'll need your Ethereum Address.
Click MetaMask Button
Find Account 1
Click to Copy
You have copied your Ethereum Address now.
Here's an example Address (yes, it's that long!): 0xc3DA51b01d9E87d79d644819924862dc7A303454
Learn how to buy ETH and fund your wallet with Part 2 of this guide.
Join our #help channel on Discord: https://discord.gg/GCnVsSsCvz
Remember: Never give your Backup Phrase away!
