# Using Avant Protocol

This section provides step-by-step guides for the entire lifecycle of using Avant Protocol. You will find instructions on how to mint `avAssets` (base tokens such as `avUSD`), stake them to receive `savAssets` (staked tokens such as `savUSD`), and boost your returns with `avAssetX` (boosted tokens such as `avUSDx`). These guides are applicable across all of the protocol's supported asset families.

Before you begin, please review the prerequisites below to ensure you have everything you need for a smooth experience.

### Prerequisites

To interact with the [Avant Protocol](https://app.avantprotocol.com/), you'll need a few things set up first. This is standard for most decentralized applications.

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### Get a Web3 Wallet

A wallet acts as your passport to the decentralized web. It holds your assets and allows you to interact with applications like Avant.

**Recommended Wallets:**[ MetaMask](https://metamask.io/download/) (most popular), [Rabby Wallet](https://rabby.io/) (good user experience).

**Action:** Install your chosen wallet as a browser extension or mobile app and follow its instructions to create your wallet. Remember to **store your seed phrase securely offline** and **never share it with anyone**.

**Security Note:** For enhanced protection, especially if you plan to hold significant value, consider using a hardware wallet. Hardware wallets store your private keys offline, reducing exposure to phishing attacks, malware, and other online threats.
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### Connect Your Wallet to Avant

To interact with the Avant, you need to connect your wallet.

**Action:** Click **Connect Wallet** on the Avant Platform and choose your preferred wallet.

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### Check for the Correct Network

When you first connect to the Avant app, it will display the chain connected by the chain icon at the top right. If your wallet is connected to an unsupported chain, it will be indicated as "Wrong Network".
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### Fund Your Wallet with Native Currency

All transactions on any decentralized network require a small fee, known as a [gas fee](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-are-gas-fees), which is paid in the network's native currency (e.g., ETH on Ethereum, AVAX on Avalanche).

**Action:** Purchase a small amount of the native currency for your chosen network from a centralized exchange (e.g., Coinbase, Binance) and withdraw it to your wallet address on the correct chain. A small amount is typically sufficient for many transactions.
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### Get Assets to Deposit:

You can access Avant tokens through two paths: a **direct native-chain path** and a **unified in-app routed path** from supported tokens on supported chains (where liquidity is available).

<table><thead><tr><th width="151.734375">Avant Token</th><th>Asset Access Paths</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>For <code>avUSD</code></td><td><strong>Direct path (native):</strong> Use <a href="https://snowtrace.io/token/0xB97EF9Ef8734C71904D8002F8b6Bc66Dd9c48a6E">USDC</a> on Avalanche.<br><strong>Unified in-app path (supported chains):</strong> Start from supported tokens and use available buy/swap liquidity to route into <code>avUSD</code>.</td></tr><tr><td>For <code>avBTC</code></td><td><strong>Direct path (native):</strong> Use <a href="https://snowtrace.io/token/0x152b9d0FdC40C096757F570A51E494bd4b943E50">BTC.b</a> on Avalanche.<br><strong>Unified in-app path (supported chains):</strong> Start from supported tokens and use available buy/swap liquidity to route into <code>avBTC</code>.</td></tr><tr><td>For <code>avETH</code></td><td><strong>Direct path (native):</strong> Use ETH or <a href="https://etherscan.io/token/0xc02aaa39b223fe8d0a0e5c4f27ead9083c756cc2">WETH</a> on Ethereum.<br><strong>Unified in-app path (supported chains):</strong> Start from supported tokens and use available buy/swap liquidity to route into <code>avETH</code>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Getting Assets

Click **Get** next to the product you want in the [Avant App](https://app.avantprotocol.com/). Based on your connected chain, the interface will show either **Mint** (native-chain direct path) or **Buy** (in-app swap path, where liquidity is available). For eligible products, you can enable the **Earn** toggle to receive the staked output token directly.
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On a token's native chain, you can mint directly with the required underlying asset. On other supported chains, you can use the unified in-app flow with available liquidity to route **bridge + swap + mint/stake/boost** steps. You can also choose the output token and destination chain from supported options, and the interface handles routing in-flow. Check the [Core Tokens](/overview/core-tokens.md) page for native-chain references.
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Once you have completed these steps, you are ready to use the Avant Protocol!


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