# How 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**](https://polygon.technology/). 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!

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\*\* If you happen to face any issues and Polygon is not automatically added to your wallet, **Add the Network Manually:**

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1. &#x20;     MATIC Mainnet
2. &#x20;   <https://polygon-rpc.com>
3. &#x20;   137
4. &#x20;   MATIC
5. &#x20;   <https://polygonscan.com>

## **Step 4:** Add/Import VALUES token, sVALUES token and DAI token to your wallet

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**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).

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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.&#x20;

Once connected successfully, you will see your metamask address in the upper right of ValuesDAO app.&#x20;

* 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.

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## 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 ;)**&#x20;
* **DAI** - Dai is the native [stablecoin](https://www.coingecko.com/en?category_id=stablecoins\&view=market) for the Maker protocol. It is the world’s 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](https://m.mexc.com/auth/signup?inviteCode=15gzu) or [kucoin.com](http://kucoin.com) or [binance.com](http://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](https://m.mexc.com/auth/signup?inviteCode=15gzu)*)*
* *You can also buy or trade for MATIC without KYC at* [*simpleswap.io*](https://simpleswap.io/)
* Here is a full list exchanges where you can buy MATIC:  <https://polygon.technology/matic-token/>

{% hint style="info" %}
Please, note that MATIC tokens exist on different networks, you must choose **Polygon** as the network.
{% endhint %}

## 2. Buying DAI

If you have MATIC in your wallet, the easiest way is to swap MATIC to DAI within the ValuesDAO Application

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* You can also get DAI at [Quickswap](https://quickswap.exchange/#/) and [Uniswap](https://uniswap.org/):
* How to swap on Quickswap video:  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wy8TGJRUjk>

## Step &#x37;**:** Begin staking with Values Token!&#x20;

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:**&#x20;
* 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.&#x20;
* 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](https://dashboard.values.finance/#/). Then connect your wallet.

1. 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.
2. Input amount or select “Max” on top left. Please wait until Uniswap squires Values price. It takes a few moments.
3. Click “Review swap" button&#x20;

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4\. Review the Swap Summary

5\. Click “Confirm swap” button&#x20;

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6\. Metamask will open. Click “Confirm” button

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7\. Wait until the swap is complete

8\. When you see green check mark the swap is complete.

9\. Click “Close Butto&#x6E;**.  You're Finished!** &#x20;

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## **How to stake your Values Tokens :**

9b. To start Straight staking, Click on Menu button (3 lines at top left) and open "Staking" page.

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

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

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9e. Click "Stake" button and Metamask will open automatically. Click "Confirm" button and wait until transaction is complete.&#x20;

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You should receive "Successful"  pop up message. **You're finished!**&#x20;

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### Congratulations you have done it!

From now on, you are part of ValuesDAO and our family!

(✦,✦)
