# Quick Start

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**Prerequisites:** A Web3 wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.) and some USDC on Base network.
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## Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

1. Navigate to the BaseCase app
2. Click **Connect Wallet** in the top right
3. Select your wallet provider
4. Approve the connection request

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**Network:** Make sure you're connected to **Base** (Chain ID: 8453). The app will prompt you to switch if needed.
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## Step 2: Browse Markets

Explore available prediction markets:

| Status         | Description                                           |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| 🟢 **Bonding** | Market is bootstrapping. Lower fees after graduation! |
| 🔵 **Trading** | Graduated market with full order book                 |
| ⚪ **Resolved** | Market has ended. Claim your winnings!                |

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## Step 3: Buy Outcome Shares

### During Bonding Phase

```
1. Select a market in "Bonding" status
2. Choose YES or NO
3. Enter your USDC amount
4. Review the quote:
   ├── Tokens received
   ├── Average price
   └── No fees during bonding!
5. Click "Bond" to confirm
```

### After Graduation

```
1. Select a graduated market
2. Choose Buy or Sell
3. Place a market order (instant) or limit order (specific price)
4. Confirm the transaction
```

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## Step 4: Monitor Your Position

Track your investments:

| Metric            | Description                     |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Shares**        | Number of YES/NO shares you own |
| **Avg Price**     | Your average entry price        |
| **Current Value** | Shares × current price          |
| **P\&L**          | Profit or loss in USDC          |

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## Step 5: Claim Winnings

After a market resolves:

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#### Check Outcome

The market shows **YES** or **NO** as the final result.
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#### Verify Your Position

If you hold winning shares, you'll see your claimable amount.
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#### Claim

Click **Claim Winnings** to receive $1 per winning share.
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**Winner Profit Guarantee:** Winners receive exactly $1 per winning share. Bonding participants who hold to resolution also share the OG bonus pool.
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## Fee Structure

| Phase              | Fee    | Split                                    |
| ------------------ | ------ | ---------------------------------------- |
| Bonding (Buy/Sell) | **0%** | No fees during bonding                   |
| Graduation         | 2.0%   | 50% Protocol / 25% Stakers / 25% Creator |
| Trading (Taker)    | \~0.2% | 50% Protocol / 25% Stakers / 25% Creator |
| Trading (Maker)    | 0%     | —                                        |

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## Common Actions

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<summary><strong>🔄 Sell Before Resolution</strong></summary>

You can sell your tokens anytime before resolution:

**During Bonding:** Sell at the current bonding curve price (no fees).

**After Graduation:** Place a sell order on the order book (\~0.2% taker fee).

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<summary><strong>💰 Create a Market</strong></summary>

1. Click **Create Market**
2. Enter your question (e.g., "Will ETH reach $5000 by Dec 31?")
3. Set the resolution date
4. Submit—no capital required!

You'll earn 50% of all fees generated by your market.

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<summary><strong>⚡ Get USDC on Base</strong></summary>

Options to get USDC on Base:

1. **Bridge from Ethereum:** Use the official Base Bridge
2. **CEX Withdrawal:** Withdraw directly from Coinbase to Base
3. **Swap on Base:** Convert ETH to USDC on Uniswap

</details>

***

## Next Steps

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>🌊 Learn Shadow Liquidity</strong></td><td>Understand how zero-capital markets work</td><td><a href="/pages/Uaicz3dFIuMOfbPK9teL">/pages/Uaicz3dFIuMOfbPK9teL</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>⚖️ How Resolution Works</strong></td><td>UMA Oracle, bonds, and disputes</td><td><a href="/pages/TlYFbfZxobasGzf9lzKi">/pages/TlYFbfZxobasGzf9lzKi</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>📈 Trading Strategies</strong></td><td>Advanced techniques for prediction markets</td><td><a href="/pages/s5Du9i1bSFSTILey7736">/pages/s5Du9i1bSFSTILey7736</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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