Onboarding

🔹 Set Up Your Wallet on Desktop (MetaMask)

  1. Download MetaMask 🌐 Get the MetaMask extension for your browser. Easy to find on the official MetaMask website or your browser’s extension store.

  2. Create or Import Wallet 🗝️ Choose to start fresh with a new wallet or bring in your existing one using your seed phrase.

  3. Secure Your Wallet 🔒 Pick a strong password to keep your assets safe.


🔹 Acquire or Bridge WETH/USDC on Arbitrum

  1. Buy on an Exchange 💱 Head to a crypto exchange. Purchase WETH (Wrapped Ethereum) or USDC (USD Coin) directly on the Arbitrum network.

  2. Or Bridge Your Assets 🌉 Already have WETH/USDC on Ethereum? Use a bridging service to smoothly transfer them to Arbitrum.


🔹 Deposit Arbitrum WETH/USDC

  1. Connect MetaMask to Arbitrum 🔗 Switch your MetaMask wallet to the Arbitrum network.

  2. Transfer Assets 💼 Move your WETH/USDC from the exchange/bridge to your MetaMask on Arbitrum.


🔹 Connect Wallet to Ithaca Platform

  1. Visit Ithaca Protocol 🌐 Go to the Ithaca website.

  2. Connect Your Wallet 🔗 Click on ‘Connect Wallet’ in the navigation bar and choose MetaMask or Wallet Connect.


🔹 Sign Message on Wallet Popup

  1. Authenticate 🖊️ A MetaMask popup will ask for a signature. This confirms it’s really you.


🔹 Accept Terms and Conditions

  1. Read and Accept 📜 A popup will show the Terms and Conditions. Read carefully and click ‘Accept’.


🔹 Deposit WETH (on Arbitrum)

  1. Go to Dashboard 📊 Navigate to the ‘WETH Deposit’ button on the dashboard.

  2. Choose Amount and Confirm 💸 Select how much WETH to deposit. Review the details on your wallet and sign to confirm.


🔹 Verify Deposit in FundLock

  1. Check Your Deposit 👀 After depositing, ensure the correct amount shows up in FundLock.


🔹 Start Trading

  1. Explore Trading Options 📈 Click ‘Trade’. Choose from Market, Stories, Position Builder, or Dynamic Option Strategies.

  2. Trade 🔄 Follow the on-screen instructions to execute your trades.


📚 Tips and FAQs:

  • Hover over terms for quick definitions.

  • Got Questions? Check our FAQ section or reach out to our support team.

🔔 Stay Updated: Regular updates are made to this guide. Check back for the latest info!

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