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# Quick Start

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#### Prerequisites

* Web3 wallet (MetaMask, Rabby Wallet recommended)
* HyperLiquid account
* Basic understanding of trading concepts

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### Connect Your Wallet (2 min)

1. Go to [Dig Trade](https://trade.getdig.ai/) → Connect Wallet
2. Choose your wallet and approve connection
3. Sign authentication message (no gas fee)

   ✅ You’re logged in! Wallet address appears top-right
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### Set Up HyperLiquid Account (3 min)

1. Visit [HyperLiquid](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz)![Attachment.tiff](file:///Attachment.tiff) → Connect Wallet
2. Create or import account
3. Export hot wallet private key → store securely
4. Fund account with USDC (PERP)
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### Create Your First Agent (3 min)

1. Dashboard → Agents → Create New Agent
2. Basic info: name, emoji, strategy template
3. Configure strategy: allowed symbols, indicators, system prompt
4. Risk settings: max positions, leverage, position size, tick interval
5. Paste HyperLiquid hot wallet private key (encrypted)
6. ✅ Click Create → agent visible in list
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### Start Your Agent (1 min)

1. Check configuration and credit balance
2. Claim daily free credits (100/day)
3. Click Start → status 🟢 Running
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### Monitor Your Agent (Ongoing)

* Dashboard: agent status, recent logs, open positions
* Watch PnL: unrealized & realized
* Intervene: adjust settings or stop agent if needed
* First trades may take minutes → patience is key
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