> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/start-here/get-started-bnb-chain.md).

# Get Started (BNB Chain)

Welcome! This guide walks you from zero → first trade → liquidity → farming → rebates on BNB Smart Chain (BSC). It’s written for both Mainnet and Testnet (we’re running public testnet)

### 1) Install a wallet

* **MetaMask** (Chrome/Brave/Firefox), **Rabby**, or any WalletConnect wallet works.
* Create / import your wallet and back up your seed phrase securely.

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### 2) Add BSC networks to your wallet

You can use either **Mainnet** or **Testnet**.

#### BSC Mainnet

* **Network name:** BNB Smart Chain
* **RPC URL:** `https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org`
* **Chain ID:** `56`
* **Currency symbol:** `BNB`
* **Block explorer:** `https://bscscan.com`

#### BSC Testnet

* **Network name:** BNB Smart Chain Testnet
* **RPC URL:** `https://data-seed-prebsc-1-s1.binance.org:8545`
* **Chain ID:** `97`
* **Currency symbol:** `tBNB`
* **Block explorer:** `https://testnet.bscscan.com`

> Tip: in MetaMask, click **Add network** → **Add a network manually** → paste the values above.

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### 3) Fund your wallet

* **Mainnet:** send a little **BNB** to your wallet for gas.
* **Testnet:** get **tBNB** from a public faucet (for gas). If you’re testing swaps with stablecoins, mint/get test tokens from common testnet sources.

> You only need a very small amount of (t)BNB to cover gas.

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### 4) Connect to Paragon

1. Open the **Paragon app**.
2. Click **Connect** and choose your wallet.
3. Ensure your wallet network matches the app network (Mainnet or Testnet).

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### 5. Make Your First Swap

Go to **Swap**:

* select tokens
* enter amount
* approve (first time only)
* confirm swap

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#### What you’ll see (on Paragon)

* **Paragon Shield** (MEV & privacy) toggle. Keep it on for best execution.
* **Intents & Batching** (testnet): your swap is treated as an **intent**. Our solver batches trades and tries to beat your `minOut`.
* **“You saved …”** banner after the trade if we found surplus. You can **claim** the cashback instantly.

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### 6. Provide Liquidity

Add liquidity to earn fees:

* choose a pair (e.g. XPGN / USDT)
* deposit both tokens
* receive LP tokens

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#### LP Earnings

* swap fees
* Flow surplus (if your pool is used)

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### 7) Farm (boost rewards)

1. Go to **Farms**.
2. Find the pool that matches your LP tokens.
3. **Approve** the farm, then **Stake** your LP.
4. You’ll earn **$XPGN** on top of LP fees, plus **LP Flow earnings** if your pool is utilized.

> You can **Unstake** any time. Standard AMM risks (like impermanent loss) apply.

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### 8. Stake XPGN (Governance)

Deposit XPGN to participate in:

* governance
* fee distribution
* protocol rewards

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### 9. Rebates & Earnings

You can earn from multiple sources:

#### Trader

* cashback from better execution

#### LP

* flow earnings
* swap fees

#### Locker

* protocol fee distribution

> These are **surplus-based** and **independent of emissions**. If there’s no surplus on a trade, there’s simply nothing to claim for that trade.

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### 10. Advanced Features

* Intent-based execution
* batching & solver routing
* governance-driven emissions
* index tokens (P10)

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### 11. Testnet Notes

* lower liquidity
* higher slippage may be needed
* features actively tested

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### 12. Common Fixes

**Allowance error**\
→ approve again

**Wrong network**\
→ switch to BNB Chain

**Slippage error**\
→ increase slippage slightly

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### 13. Safety

* non-custodial protocol
* always verify token addresses
* start small

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### 14. Next Steps

Try:

* a swap + cashback
* LP + Flow earnings
* farming XPGN
* staking for governance

If you get stuck, ping the team/community in support and share your wallet/network + a short description. We’ll help you get rolling fast.