General
Beginner
What is
Confirmation?
The number of blocks added after a transaction, indicating how secure/final it is.
Each block added after your transaction is a confirmation. More confirmations mean higher security - an attacker would need to rewrite more blocks to reverse your transaction. For Ergo, 10+ confirmations (~20 minutes) is considered highly secure for large amounts.
Key Points
- 1 confirmation = included in a block
- More confirmations = more secure
- Ergo: ~2 minutes per confirmation
- Small amounts: 1-3 confirmations okay
- Large amounts: wait for 10+
- Exchanges often require 20-50
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How to get started with Ergo?
Start by getting a wallet (Nautilus for browser, Terminus for mobile). Back up your seed phrase securely offline. Get some ERG from a current exchange or verified venue, then make a small test transaction. After that, explore NFTs, mining, DeFi references, or the developer stack if you're a builder.
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What can I do with Ergo?
Ergo supports a broad ecosystem: use SigmaUSD, explore historical and current DeFi references, mix transactions with ErgoMixer where lawful, collect NFTs, mine with GPUs, bridge to other chains via Rosen, and build dApps with ErgoScript. Always verify current project status before sending funds to a third-party app.
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Is Ergo a good investment?
This is not financial advice. Ergo has strong fundamentals: fair launch (no VC dump risk), innovative technology (eUTXO, Sigma Protocols, NiPoPoWs), active development, and a cypherpunk ethos. It's a smaller market cap project with higher risk/reward than established chains. Research thoroughly, understand the technology, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
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How to provide liquidity on Ergo?
Providing liquidity on Ergo depends on the current active DEX or AMM venue. In general, you deposit equal value of two assets into a pool, receive LP tokens representing your share, and earn a portion of trading fees. Spectrum Finance is historical/frozen since February 2024, so verify the active venue, contracts, liquidity depth, and withdrawal process before depositing funds.
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