Crypto Beginner Part 1: Wallet Setup

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.

Download the Browser Extension

We recommend using MetaMask

  1. Install MetaMask

  2. Setup Wallet

  3. Backup Wallet

  4. Use your Address to receive funds

1. Install MetaMask

Download & Install the browser extension: https://metamask.io/

2. Setup Wallet

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

3. Backup Wallet

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

4. Receiving Funds

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

Next Steps

Learn how to buy ETH and fund your wallet with Part 2 of this guide.

More Help

Join our #help channel on Discord: https://discord.gg/GCnVsSsCvz

Remember: Never give your Backup Phrase away!

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