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This guide walks you through your first steps on Bound: connecting a wallet, discovering hubs, and binding tokens.

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Step 1: Connect a Wallet

Bound is non-custodial. You always use your own wallet. To get started:
  1. Visit the Bound app
  2. Connect a supported wallet
  3. Review the connection request
Bound never:
  • Holds your private keys
  • Moves tokens without approval
  • Acts as a custodian
Your wallet is your identity.

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Step 2: Discover Hubs

Once connected, you can browse hubs. Each hub represents:
  • A project or creator
  • A specific token
  • A community with its own logic
When exploring hubs, pay attention to:
  • The token accepted
  • The size and activity of the community
  • Active or upcoming reward cycles
  • Perks and access offered
Not all hubs are the same — choose ones you genuinely support.

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Step 3: Understand the Commitment

Before binding tokens, it’s important to understand what commitment means. Binding:
  • Locks or stakes tokens via smart contracts
  • Is visible as a signal of belief
  • Involves a duration you choose
Only bind tokens you’re comfortable committing. Rewards:
  • Are distributed after reward cycles
  • Are defined by the hub
  • Can be any ERC-20 token
Perks and access:
  • Are defined by the hub

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Step 4: Bind Tokens to a Hub

When you’re ready:
  1. Select a hub
  2. Choose the amount of tokens to bind
  3. Choose how long to bind tokens
  4. Review the transaction details
  5. Confirm in your wallet
Once confirmed:
  • Your tokens are bound to the hub
  • Your participation becomes visible
  • You begin earning reputation
Commitment & Withdrawal: Binding tokens means they will be locked in the hub’s smart contract until your chosen binding duration ends. After that, they can be withdrawn.

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Step 5: Participate Over Time

After binding, you can:
  • Earn reputation and status
  • Climb leaderboards
  • Unlock perks
  • Bind during reward cycles to earn rewards (if offered)

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Step 6: Claim Rewards (If Available)

If a hub runs reward cycles:
  • Rewards may be claimable after a cycle ends
  • Claiming requires an on-chain transaction
Always review claim details before confirming.

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A Few Things to Keep in Mind

  • Binding is a commitment, not a trade
  • Rewards are defined by the hub’s owners
  • Reputation has no monetary value
  • Smart contracts involve risk
  • Bound is currently in beta
Take your time. Belief compounds.