๐How to join ValuesDAO and begin staking?
So, you would like to join the ValuesDAO revolution and increase your crypto holdings?
Step 1: Get app URL from a current ValuesDAO member or community partner
Step 2 - Download & Install Metamask
Set up MetaMask wallet in your computer or smartphone (we recommend Metamask in your computer for smoothest experience).
Download Metamask here : https://metamask.io/
How to setup video (computer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAStJtjYI_c
How to setup video (mobile): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45NTIQyAcPE
Step 3 - Add Polygon Network
ValuesDAO runs on the Polygon Network. Polygon Network is the second layer of Ethereum Blockchain and is scalable solution supporting a multi-chain Ethereum ecosystem. It's fast, secure, and has low transaction fees.
* We have set up the Values App so that it offers to automatically add the Polygon network to your wallet when you connect your wallet, so you only need to click "Approve" in the Metamask pop-up window!
** If you happen to face any issues and Polygon is not automatically added to your wallet, Add the Network Manually:


MATIC Mainnet
137
MATIC
https://polygonscan.com
Step 4: Add/Import VALUES token, sVALUES token and DAI token to your wallet

1. VALUES Token Address:
0x5Bf624B420f3AdC7Dec720998B7fB2a6eDC8484c
2. sVALUES Token Address:
0x8d8b9044662644E2502e4A6747846F6B0fDAF0bd
3. DAI Token Address:
0x8f3cf7ad23cd3cadbd9735aff958023239c6a063
Step 5: Use the app URL/address to connect to the DAO: https://dashboard.values.finance/
Copy and paste the ValuesDAO access link (URL) into your mobile phone (Chrome or Safari for iOS, Chrome for Android) or computer browser (any Metamask compatible browser such as Chrome or Brave) and click Enter Key to start the ValuesDAO app.
Then, click "Connect Wallet" button. Metamask will open automatically (please wait patiently).

Once Metamask is open, click on the "Connect" button (your metamask pop-up window may look a little different but just confirm you are connecting to ValuesDAO app and then click "Connect" and "Confirm" if there is a confirm button.
Once connected successfully, you will see your metamask address in the upper right of ValuesDAO app.
If metamask tells you that you do not have enough MATIC for the transaction Gas, go to Step 6. to see how to buy some MATIC.

Step 6: Buy MATIC and DAI
MATIC - Polygon Network native token is used to pay fees for transactions. Make sure to always have a few MATIC in your wallet for gas ;)
DAI - Dai is the native stablecoin for the Maker protocol. It is the worldโs first crypto-collateralized and decentralized stablecoin, whose value is soft pegged to the US Dollar. The collateralized assets backing Dai are other cryptocurrencies instead of fiat and are held within smart contracts rather than in institutions.
1. Buying MATIC
You can buy MATIC tokens on an international exchange such as Mexc or kucoin.com or binance.com or other exchanges, and then transfer the tokens to your MetaMask Wallet
(if you want to use a no-KYC exchange you might try Mexc)
You can also buy or trade for MATIC without KYC at simpleswap.io
Here is a full list exchanges where you can buy MATIC: https://polygon.technology/matic-token/
2. Buying DAI
If you have MATIC in your wallet, the easiest way is to swap MATIC to DAI within the ValuesDAO Application

How to swap on Quickswap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wy8TGJRUjk
Step 7: Begin staking with Values Token!
Currently you have several choices to get started:
1. Staking
Staking: (You must use DAI token to purchase Values token in order to do straight staking - see below)
Benefits:
Your funds begin staking automatically and are compounded every 24 hours to receive current APY. Funds are always liquid and you can withdraw your tokens at any time.
You help support the ValuesDAO Liquidity Pool and help increase the market value of the Values token.
How to buy the Values token and begin Staking?
First, enter the Values App
Go to dashboard.values.finance. Then connect your wallet.
After you have bought DAI or Matic tokens and sent to your Metamask wallet, open Values SWAP page and select that token at top right.
Input amount or select โMaxโ on top left. Please wait until Uniswap squires Values price. It takes a few moments.
Click โReview swap" button
4. Review the Swap Summary
5. Click โConfirm swapโ button

6. Metamask will open. Click โConfirmโ button

7. Wait until the swap is complete
8. When you see green check mark the swap is complete.
9. Click โClose Button. You're Finished!

How to stake your Values Tokens :
9b. To start Straight staking, Click on Menu button (3 lines at top left) and open "Staking" page.

9c. Click "Approve" button and Metamask will open automatically. Click "Confirm" button and wait until transaction is complete. Then return to Values Staking page.

9d. Click "Max" or enter the number of tokens you want to stake.

9e. Click "Stake" button and Metamask will open automatically. Click "Confirm" button and wait until transaction is complete.

You should receive "Successful" pop up message. You're finished!

Congratulations you have done it!
From now on, you are part of ValuesDAO and our family!
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