> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://metisgive.gitbook.io/metisgive/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://metisgive.gitbook.io/metisgive/help/start-usdgiveing.md).

# Start $GIVEing

Have you set up your wallet (i.e., Metamask) for the Polygon blockchain? [Get connected](https://docs.metis.io/building-on-metis/connection-details), before starting to $GIVE!

You can get started immediately by swapping tokens for $GIVE on QuickSwap, or other DEXes.

Here's how you can get started quickly using QuickSwap as a Liquidity Provider (LP):

* [Click here](https://bcharity-net.github.io/GiveSwap/#/swap) to securely **import $GIVE token and swap** on GiveSwap.
* If you want to **stake an LP** token, then [provide the liquidity on GiveSwap](https://bcharity-net.github.io/GiveSwap/#/swap). If you're solo-staking you can skip this step.
* **Select** one of our [Farms](https://metisgive.netlify.app/farms) or [Pools](https://metisgive.netlify.app/pools).
* **Approve** the contract, if it's your first time. Depositing will then be enabled.
* **Deposit** an amount for staking, and press *Confirm*.

**That's it! We've prepared our bait, and now we simply wait for the $GIVE! (\*change pun)**