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Getting Started with Ethereal Offering

Welcome to the Ethereal Offering dApp! This tutorial will guide you through everything you need to know to participate in our sacred blockchain ecosystem.

🎯 What You'll Learn​

By the end of this tutorial series, you'll be able to:

  • Connect our Web3 wallet to the dApp
  • Purchase PSILO tokens in the crowdsale
  • Stake tokens to earn governance rights
  • Make ceremonial token burns
  • Mint and breed Mushroom NFTs
  • Participate in DAO governance
  • Trade on the AMM (Automated Market Maker)

📋 Prerequisites​

1. Web3 Wallet​

You'll need a Web3 wallet to interact with the Ethereum blockchain. We recommend:

2. ETH for Gas Fees​

You'll need some ETH in our wallet to pay for transaction fees (gas). Even small amounts work:

  • Minimum recommended: 0.01 ETH (~$20-40 depending on gas prices)
  • Comfortable amount: 0.05 ETH (~$100-200)

3. Test Network (Optional)​

For learning and testing, we recommend using the Sepolia testnet:

  • Get free test ETH from Sepolia Faucet
  • Switch our wallet to Sepolia network
  • Practice without risking real funds

🌐 Accessing the dApp​

Production (Mainnet)​

Visit: https://etherealoffering.org (Coming Soon)

Testnet (Sepolia)​

Visit: https://testnet.etherealoffering.org (Available Now)

Local Development​

If you're running locally:

npm start
# Opens http://localhost:3000

🔌 Connecting Our Wallet​

Step 1: Click "Connect Wallet"​

When you first visit the dApp, you'll see a "Connect Wallet" button in the top right corner.

Step 2: Choose Our Wallet​

A modal will appear showing available wallet options:

  • MetaMask
  • WalletConnect (for mobile wallets)
  • Coinbase Wallet
  • Rainbow
  • And more...

Step 3: Approve the Connection​

Our wallet will ask you to approve the connection. This is safe - it only allows the dApp to:

  • View our wallet address
  • Request transactions (which you must approve individually)

The dApp CANNOT:

  • Access our private keys
  • Make transactions without our approval
  • Spend our funds automatically

Step 4: Verify Connection​

Once connected, you'll see:

  • Our wallet address (shortened, like 0x1234...5678)
  • Our ETH balance
  • A unique pseudonym generated from our address

🎨 Understanding the Interface​

  • Home - Landing page with project overview
  • Altar - Make ceremonial token burns
  • Farm - Grow and harvest Mushroom NFTs
  • Swap - Trade tokens on the AMM
  • DAO - Participate in governance
  • Crowdsale - Purchase PSILO tokens

Our Profile Section​

Click our wallet address to see:

  • Balances - All our token balances (PSILO, MDAO, ETHO, PSD, DM)
  • NFTs - Our Mushroom NFTs and Proof of Burn NFTs
  • Activity - Recent transactions
  • Settings - Preferences and network selection

Network Indicator​

Always check which network you're on:

  • 🟢 Green = Correct network (Ethereum Mainnet or Sepolia)
  • 🔴 Red = Wrong network (click to switch)

🔐 Security Best Practices​

Protect Our Seed Phrase​

Our wallet's seed phrase (12-24 words) is the master key to our funds:

✅ DO:

  • Write it down on paper
  • Store it in a safe place
  • Never share it with anyone
  • Keep multiple backups in secure locations

❌ DON'T:

  • Take screenshots
  • Store in cloud services
  • Share with "support" (we'll never ask)
  • Enter it on websites

Verify Transactions​

Before approving any transaction:

  1. Check the recipient address - Make sure it's correct
  2. Verify the amount - Confirm you're sending what you intend
  3. Review gas fees - Understand the cost
  4. Read the function - Know what the transaction does

Beware of Scams​

Common scams to avoid:

  • Fake websites - Always check the URL
  • Phishing emails - We'll never email asking for our seed phrase
  • Impersonators - Verify official channels (Discord, Twitter)
  • Too good to be true - If it sounds impossible, it probably is

🚀 Next Steps​

Now that you're set up, let's dive into using the dApp!

Continue to: Purchasing PSILO Tokens →

📚 Additional Resources​

"The journey of a thousand blocks begins with a single transaction." 🍄✨