# Quickstart

## Quick Start

This guide will help you get started with PredictBase in just a few minutes.

Whether you're new to prediction markets or a seasoned Web3 user, follow these steps to start betting and creating markets.

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### 1. Connect Your Wallet

* Use MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Base App or any WalletConnect-supported app.
* Approve the connection to **PredictBase**.
* Ensure you're on the **Base** network.

👉 Need help? Follow the [Connecting Your Wallet](/docs/getting-started/connecting-your-wallet.md) guide.

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### 2. Make a Deposit

* Visit your **dashboard** or click your **profile picture** to deposit USDC into your PredictBase account.
* Use a bridge, like [Base Bridge](https://bridge.base.org/) , to move USDC to the Base network.
* Make sure you have a small amount of **ETH on Base** for gas.
* Deposits on more chains and support for other tokens (like USDT) are **coming soon**

👉 Learn more in [Bridging to Base](/docs/getting-started/bridging-to-base.md)

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### 3. Explore Markets

* Browse open markets across categories like Crypto, Sports, Politics, and more — or search for specific markets using our search bar.

👉 Learn more in [Exploring Markets](/docs/using-predictbase/exploring-markets.md)

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### 4. Open a position

* Choose a market and prediction option.
* Enter the **USDC** amount you want to bet.
* View the average cost per share and potential **payout** based on current odds.
* Click "Place Bet"

👉  Learn more in [Trading](/docs/using-predictbase/trading.md)

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### 5. Close a position

* Go to **Dashboard → My Positions**, or open the specific **Market page**.
* Click the **Sell** button and choose the **number of shares** you want to sell.
* Press **Confirm Sell**

👉 Learn more in [Trading](https://app.gitbook.com/o/SreqL6qzPASjSxmMYOR3/s/w0Hx6nG6JBqHHbJP0PD4/using-predictbase/trading)​

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### 6. Wait for Resolution

* Once the event concludes, our AI Agents verify the result and resolve the markets.
* After resolution, winning users can claim their USDC payouts — **$1** per winning share.

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### 7. Claim Winnings

* Go to **Dashboard → My Positions**
* Click “**Claim**” next to resolved positions.

👉  Learn more in [Claiming Winnings](/docs/using-predictbase/claiming-winnings.md)

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### 8. Create Your Own Market

* Navigate to the **Create Market** page.
* Use our **AI Agent** to generate market details or enter them manually.

👉  Learn more in [Creating a Market](/docs/using-predictbase/creating-a-market.md)

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🎉 That’s it — you're now ready to Predict, Create, and Earn on PredictBase!


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