> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.novamp.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.novamp.io/getting-started/first-trade.md). # Make Your First Trade Buy your first token end-to-end — find it, quick-buy, confirm, and see it in your portfolio. Buy a token from start to finish: find it in Discover, quick-buy, review the quote, confirm in your wallet, and watch it land in your portfolio. {% hint style="info" %} 💡 Make sure your wallet is connected, on the right network, and holds a little of the chain's native coin for gas before you start. {% endhint %} ## Overview Every token has its own page with a trade panel, live chart, holders, and recent trades. You can buy from the **Discover feed** with a one-tap Quick Buy, or from the **trade panel** on the token page for more control. Both routes end the same way: a quote, a wallet signature, an on-chain transaction, and an updated balance. ## How it works ```mermaid flowchart LR A[Select token] --> B[Get quote] B --> C[Review] C --> D[Sign in wallet] D --> E[Transaction] E --> F[Confirmation] F --> G[Balance updates] ``` The quote reflects the current pool price, slippage, and Novamp's fee; once you sign, the transaction is submitted and your balance updates after it confirms. ## How to use it 1. Open [**Discover**](/traders/discover.md) and find a token — filter by network, sort, and timeframe, or search by name/ticker. 2. Set your **Quick Buy** amount (or open the token page and use the trade panel for a custom amount). 3. **Review the quote**: expected tokens received, price impact, slippage, and the flat **1% Novamp fee** (EVM) or **0.3% pool fee** (Solana). 4. Tap **Buy** and **confirm the signature** in your wallet. If you're on the wrong chain, switch first (see [Switch Networks](/getting-started/switch-networks.md)). 5. Wait for the transaction to confirm on-chain. You'll see a confirmation in-app. 6. Your new position appears in [Portfolio](/portfolio-and-analytics/portfolio.md); pin the token to a watchlist to keep an eye on it. {% hint style="success" %} ✅ That's a full round trip. Selling works the same way — use Quick Sell or the trade panel and confirm the signature. {% endhint %} ## Important details | Topic | What to know | | ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | | Where to buy | Discover Quick Buy, or the trade panel on a token page | | Fee (EVM) | Flat 1% Novamp swap fee (50% creator / 50% protocol) | | Fee (Solana) | 0.3% pool fee (60% creator / 40% Novamp) | | Slippage | Shown in the quote; adjust in trade settings for volatile tokens | | Gas | Paid in the chain's native coin (ETH / BNB / SOL) | | Tax tokens | Some tokens add a creator tax (0–10%) on top of the swap fee | {% hint style="warning" %} ⚠️ New tokens can be extremely volatile and may lose all value. Price impact and slippage grow on thin liquidity. Never trade more than you can afford to lose — see [Trading Risks](/traders/trading-risks.md). {% endhint %} ## What happens next? Track the position in [Portfolio](/portfolio-and-analytics/portfolio.md), watch its chart and trades on the token page, and add it to a watchlist. When you're ready to exit, sell the same way you bought. ## Troubleshooting | Symptom | Fix | | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Transaction failed / reverted | Often slippage on a fast-moving token — raise slippage slightly and retry, or check [Transaction Troubleshooting](/traders/troubleshooting.md) | | "Needs a little \ for gas" | Add the chain's native coin and retry | | "Switch to \" appears | Switch networks before trading (see [Switch Networks](/getting-started/switch-networks.md)) | | Balance not showing | Wait for the indexer to catch up; verify the tx on your chain's explorer | ## Continue exploring * 🔭 [Discover](/traders/discover.md) — find tokens to trade * 🟢 [Quick Buy & Sell](/traders/quick-buy-sell.md) — one-tap trading * 💼 [Portfolio](/portfolio-and-analytics/portfolio.md) — track positions and PnL * ⚠️ [Trading Risks](/traders/trading-risks.md) — what to watch out for --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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