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# Getting started

Welcome to Vest! This guide will walk you through everything you need to use our platform.

**What you’ll need**

You will either need an EVM Wallet (Metamask, Rabby, Coinbase wallet, or any other EVM-compatible wallet) or a Solana Wallet (Phanto, Solflare, or any other Solana-compatible wallet).

#### Supported Chains & USDC Addresses

Vest supports multiple chains for deposits. Make sure you're using the correct USDC contract address for each network:

<table><thead><tr><th width="141">Chain</th><th width="295.5" valign="middle">USDC Address</th><th valign="middle">Treasury Contract</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Arbitrum</td><td valign="middle">0xaf88d065e77c8cc2239327c5edb3a432268e5831</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://arbiscan.io/address/0x80C526d1c2fddADB3Cd39810cd7A79E07b0EDa00">0x80C526d1c2fddADB3Cd39810cd7A79E07b0EDa0</a></td></tr><tr><td>Base </td><td valign="middle">0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://basescan.org/address/0x32d95F243F9E2c1344E4BAa91a8D32711527ef7e">0x32d95F243F9E2c1344E4BAa91a8D32711527ef7e</a></td></tr><tr><td>BSC</td><td valign="middle">0x8ac76a51cc950d9822d68b83fe1ad97b32cd580d</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://bscscan.com/address/0xef14da66876476C1A75dC057343B97b6Bd372c41">0xef14da66876476C1A75dC057343B97b6Bd372c41</a></td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum</td><td valign="middle">0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://etherscan.io/address/0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a">0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a</a></td></tr><tr><td>Optimism </td><td valign="middle">0x0b2C639c533813f4Aa9D7837CAf62653d097Ff85</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://optimistic.etherscan.io/address/0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a">0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a</a></td></tr><tr><td>Polygon</td><td valign="middle">0x3c499c542cef5e3811e1192ce70d8cc03d5c3359</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://polygonscan.com/address/0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a">0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a</a></td></tr><tr><td>ZkSync</td><td valign="middle">0x3355df6D4c9C3035724Fd0e3914dE96A5a83aaf4 (USDC.e)</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://era.zksync.network/address/0xf0bcF4eDe69e5cb0EB1c9E35b4d408a5e7fdA56b#code">0xf0bcF4eDe69e5cb0EB1c9E35b4d408a5e7fdA56b</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

> Note: Always ensure you have the native gas token for each chain to cover gas fees for deposits.

### How to Start Trading

How do I trade on Vest?

1\. Access Vest Exchange

Navigate to trade.vest.exchange in your browser.

2\. Connect Your Wallet

Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top right corner and select your preferred wallet:<br>

* For EVM chains: Choose MetaMask, Rabby, or your preferred EVM wallet
* For Solana: Choose Phantom, Solflare, or your preferred Solana wallet

3\. Sign In

After connecting your wallet, you'll be prompted to sign a message. This creates a new signer wallet for your session that will be delegated to sign trades on your behalf.

Security Note: Vest does not store the generated private key on our servers and cannot access this key. This system provides convenience without compromising security.

4\. Deposit Funds

1. Click on the "Deposit" button to add funds to your Vest account:
2. Select the chain you want to deposit from
3. Enter the amount you wish to deposit
4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

5\. Start Trading

Once your deposit is confirmed, you're ready to start trading!

* Navigate to the markets page to select the trading pair you're interested in
* All trades on Vest are gas-less, so you won't pay network fees for each trade
* Set your position size, leverage, and execute your trade

**Advanced Users**

For advanced users who prefer more control, Vest offers API trading that allows you to sign your own trades. Documentation for API integration can be found here.

**Need Help?**

If you encounter any issues or have questions, create support tickets in our Discord.

Happy trading!

**How do I deposit funds to Vest?**

Users can deposit USDC across supported chains to Vest. To deposit funds:<br>

1. Click on the "Deposit" button to add funds to your Vest account:
2. Select the chain you want to deposit from
3. Enter the amount you wish to deposit
4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

To view pending deposits, visit the Transfers tab at <https://trade.vest.exchange/portfolio>.

<table><thead><tr><th width="141">Chain</th><th width="295.5" valign="middle">USDC Address</th><th valign="middle">Treasury Contract</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Arbitrum</td><td valign="middle">0xaf88d065e77c8cc2239327c5edb3a432268e5831</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://arbiscan.io/address/0x80C526d1c2fddADB3Cd39810cd7A79E07b0EDa00">0x80C526d1c2fddADB3Cd39810cd7A79E07b0EDa0</a></td></tr><tr><td>Base </td><td valign="middle">0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://basescan.org/address/0x32d95F243F9E2c1344E4BAa91a8D32711527ef7e">0x32d95F243F9E2c1344E4BAa91a8D32711527ef7e</a></td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum</td><td valign="middle">0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://etherscan.io/address/0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a">0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a</a></td></tr><tr><td>Optimism </td><td valign="middle">0x0b2C639c533813f4Aa9D7837CAf62653d097Ff85</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://optimistic.etherscan.io/address/0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a">0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a</a></td></tr><tr><td>Polygon</td><td valign="middle">0x3c499c542cef5e3811e1192ce70d8cc03d5c3359</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://polygonscan.com/address/0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a">0xE80F92077131b9890599E418AE323de71cE1C35a</a></td></tr><tr><td>ZkSync</td><td valign="middle">0x3355df6D4c9C3035724Fd0e3914dE96A5a83aaf4 (USDC.e)</td><td valign="middle"><a href="https://era.zksync.network/address/0xf0bcF4eDe69e5cb0EB1c9E35b4d408a5e7fdA56b#code">0xf0bcF4eDe69e5cb0EB1c9E35b4d408a5e7fdA56b</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Note: Always ensure you have the native gas token for each chain to cover gas fees for deposits.

**How do I withdraw funds from Vest?**

Users can withdraw USDC from Vest to any supported chain. To withdraw funds<br>

1. Click on the "Withdraw" button to withdraw funds from  your Vest account:
2. Select the chain you want to Withdraw to
3. Enter the amount you wish to withdraw
4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

Depending on the amount withdrawn, there may be a Withdraw Time. To view pending withdrawals, visit the Transfers tab at <https://trade.vest.exchange/portfolio>.

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