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Your First Ergo Transaction in 10 Minutes

Your First Ergo Transaction in 10 Minutes

From zero to sending ERG in one coffee break

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Problem

You've heard about Ergo but don't know where to start. Crypto can seem overwhelming with wallets, addresses, and transactions.

Solution

This playbook gets you from zero to your first transaction in 10 minutes. Install Nautilus wallet, secure your seed phrase, receive some ERG, and send a test transaction.

Step-by-Step Guide

Go to nautilus.io and install the browser extension. Nautilus is the most popular Ergo wallet with full dApp support.

Resources
Nautilus Official SiteWhat is a Wallet?

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