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This is a short guide for absolute beginners to take a first steps with using Ethereum.
From many possibilities how to start we pick here the one we found to be the best compromise of simplicity and security.
After you learn what is Ethereum and why use it, it is the best time to get started. How to?
Download wallet
Buy ETH
Use decentralized applications (dapps)
Our top choice for you is to use an Argent mobile wallet.
Because of its enhanced using and security features such as:
no seed phrases, but instead you can use your family and friends to backup your wallet
allows you to lock and unlock your account, auto-block transactions, set a trusted contacts and other
How to create an Argent wallet?
You can buy ETH directly in your Argent wallet. You just have to choose, if you buy it to your L1 or L2 wallet account.
From users perspective there are 2 basic features of using L1 and L2 to know:
L2 has lower fees
you have to move your funds between layers, e.g. if you want to use L2 and your funds are on L1
As L2 projects are still in its beginnings and most of the best known dapps are on L1, we suggest you to start on L1.
The easiest way how to start using dapps with Argent is to try DeFi dapps they provide in just a few taps.
The other way of using various dapps is by using WalletConnect in your Argent wallet.
Here are some suggested dapps for you, that we will be diving deeper in next guide posts soon:
swap tokens on Cowswap
earn and win on Pooltogether no-loss winning savings account
borrow or buy LUSD stablecoin by Liquity
send ETH or use DeFi privately on Aztec
stake ETH on Rocket Pool and help by Ethereum’s decentralization
Learn about some other wallets:
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