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# Get Started

Connect a wallet, pick a network, discover a token, and make your first trade.

Go from zero to your first trade in about five minutes: connect a wallet, pick a network, find a token in Discover, and buy it.

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💡 You'll need a wallet (embedded or external) and a little of the chain's native coin for gas — ETH on `🟢 Robinhood Chain` / `🔵 Base` / `⚪ Ethereum`, BNB on `🟡 BNB Chain`, SOL on `🟪 Solana`.
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## Overview

Novamp is one terminal for discovering, trading, and launching tokens across four EVM chains and Solana. This quickstart walks through the trading path. Creators can jump straight to [Launch a Token](/creators/launching-a-token.md).

## How it works

```mermaid
flowchart LR
  A[Connect wallet] --> B[Pick network]
  B --> C[Discover a token]
  C --> D[Quick buy]
  D --> E[Confirm in wallet]
  E --> F[See it in Portfolio]
```

Each step hands off to the next — once your wallet is on the right network, everything else happens inside the terminal.

## How to use it

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### Connect your wallet

Open [app.novamp.io](https://app.novamp.io) and select **Connect Wallet**. Choose an embedded wallet (created in-app via Privy), an external EVM wallet (MetaMask/Rabby), or a Solana wallet (Phantom). You can connect an EVM and a Solana wallet at the same time — they're managed in one hub. See [Connect Your Wallet](/getting-started/connect-wallet.md).
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### Pick your network

Choose the chain you want to trade on. If an external wallet is on a different network, Novamp shows a **"Switch to \<chain>"** button and can add the network for you. Embedded wallets switch automatically. See [Switch Networks](/getting-started/switch-networks.md).
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### Fund for gas

Every transaction needs a little of the chain's native coin. If your wallet is empty, Novamp tells you plainly — e.g. *"Your wallet needs a little ETH to cover network fees (gas)."* Add some, then continue.
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### Discover a token

Open [**Discover**](/traders/discover.md) (and Trenches) to browse live launches, trending markets, and smart-money flow. Filter by network, sort, and timeframe, then open any token's page.
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{% step %}

### Make your first trade

Use **Quick Buy** from the feed or the trade panel on the token page, review the quote, and confirm in your wallet. Your new balance appears in [Portfolio](/portfolio-and-analytics/portfolio.md). Full walkthrough: [Make Your First Trade](/getting-started/first-trade.md).
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## Important details

| Topic             | What to know                                                                   |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Wallets           | Embedded (Privy) + external EVM (MetaMask/Rabby) + Solana (Phantom)            |
| Gas coin          | ETH (RHC/Base/ETH), BNB (BNB Chain), SOL (Solana)                              |
| Swap fee (EVM)    | Flat 1% Novamp fee (50% creator / 50% protocol)                                |
| Pool fee (Solana) | 0.3% pool fee (60% creator / 40% Novamp)                                       |
| Wrong network     | Detected automatically; you can keep browsing, but trades need the right chain |

{% hint style="success" %}
✅ **You're ready.** Once your wallet is connected, funded for gas, and on the right network, you can trade any token in the terminal.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ Newly launched tokens carry substantial risk, including total loss. Never spend more than you can afford to lose. See the [Risk Disclosure](/legal-and-safety/risk-disclosure.md).
{% endhint %}

## What happens next?

After your first trade, explore watchlists and PnL in [Portfolio](/portfolio-and-analytics/portfolio.md), try a [Swap](/traders/swap.md) or [Bridge](/traders/bridge.md), or read [First-Time Questions](/getting-started/first-time-questions.md) if anything surprised you.

## Troubleshooting

| Symptom                             | Fix                                                                                                                |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| "Switch to \<chain>" button showing | Your external wallet is on the wrong network — tap it (see [Switch Networks](/getting-started/switch-networks.md)) |
| "Needs a little \<coin> for gas"    | Add the chain's native coin to your wallet                                                                         |
| Transaction rejected                | You (or your wallet) cancelled the signature — try again                                                           |
| Nothing appears in Portfolio        | Give the indexer a moment; confirm the trade landed on your explorer                                               |

## Continue exploring

* 👛 [Connect Your Wallet](/getting-started/connect-wallet.md) — every wallet option
* 🔄 [Switch Networks](/getting-started/switch-networks.md) — moving between chains
* ⚡ [Make Your First Trade](/getting-started/first-trade.md) — the full buy walkthrough
* 🆘 [First-Time Questions](/getting-started/first-time-questions.md) — quick answers for new users


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