Getting started with Polygon

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In this section, you will learn how to connect and use your Web3 wallet on the Polygon Network.

Connect your Web3 wallet to the Polygon Network

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We recommend using Metamask wallet as your Web3 wallet.

  • Log in to your wallet

  • In the search box insert polygon mainnet

  • Click the connect your wallet button on the top right

  • Click _add to Metamask _ button

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If Metamask is well connected the fox icon appears.

Add the Polygon network to Metamask using chainlist.org

Deposit at least 0.2 MATIC to your Polygon wallet.

What is $MATIC?

$MATIC is the currency used on Polygon to pay for transaction fees and, consequently, for deploying a DAO, in the same way that ETH is used on Ethereum.

Where can I get $MATIC?

$MATIC can be bought on a decentralized exchange such as UniSwaparrow-up-right, using $ETH or any other ERC20 token. Then $MATIC needs to be transferred onto the Polygon network using a 'bridge' such as https://wallet.matic.network/bridgearrow-up-right.

Alternatively, $MATIC can be bought from a centralized exchange, such as Binance or Kucoin and then sent directly to your Polygon wallet.

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