Your First Ergo Transaction in 10 Minutes
From zero to sending ERG in one coffee break
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.
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