# Getting Started

Welcome to BasedRaid! This guide will get you set up in minutes.

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**🎉 LIVE ON MAINNET**

BasedRaid is now live on **Solana Mainnet**! Real SOL, real raids, real community takeovers.

🔗 **Launch App:** [raid.based-bot.fun](https://raid.based-bot.fun/)
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## 📋 Prerequisites

### 💳 Step 1: Install a Solana Wallet

Choose one of these popular wallets:

| Wallet          | Link                                  | Notes                     |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| 👻 **Phantom**  | [phantom.app](https://phantom.app/)   | Most popular, recommended |
| ☀️ **Solflare** | [solflare.com](https://solflare.com/) | Great mobile support      |
| 🎒 **Backpack** | [backpack.app](https://backpack.app/) | Multi-chain support       |

### 💰 Step 2: Get SOL

You'll need SOL to create raids or donate:

| Method          | Description                                       |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| 💱 **Exchange** | Buy SOL on Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, etc.        |
| 🔄 **Bridge**   | Bridge from other chains via Wormhole or deBridge |
| 👥 **P2P**      | Receive from a friend or community member         |

## 🔗 Connect to BasedRaid

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**Visit the App**

Go to [raid.based-bot.fun](https://raid.based-bot.fun/)
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**Connect Wallet**

Click the **"Connect Wallet"** button in the top right
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**Select Provider**

Choose Phantom, Solflare, or your preferred wallet
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**Approve Connection**

Confirm the connection in your wallet popup
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## 🎯 What's Next?

| Goal                  | Guide                                | Description                             |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------- |
| 💸 **Support a raid** | [Donating](/donating.md)             | Help fund community takeovers           |
| 🎨 **Create a raid**  | [Creating Raids](/creating-raids.md) | Launch your own fundraising campaign    |
| 💵 **Withdraw funds** | [Withdrawals](/withdrawals.md)       | Claim your raised funds                 |
| 🔄 **Claim refund**   | [Refunds](/refunds.md)               | Get your money back from failed raids   |
| 🔒 **Learn security** | [Security](/security.md)             | Understand how your funds are protected |

## 🧪 Want to Test First?

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**Devnet Available**

Want to test without real SOL? Use our devnet version:

🔗 **Devnet App:** [devnet.based-bot.fun](https://devnet.based-bot.fun/)

Switch your wallet to **Devnet** and get free test SOL from [faucet.solana.com](https://faucet.solana.com/)
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## ⚠️ Important Notes

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**Real SOL**

BasedRaid mainnet uses real SOL. Always double-check amounts before confirming transactions.
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**Non-Custodial**

BasedRaid never controls your funds. Everything is held in on-chain vaults (PDAs) controlled by immutable smart contract logic.
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**Do Your Research**

Always verify raid creators before donating. Check their history, trust badges, and linked socials.
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