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# 1.1 Quickstart / Getting Started

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### To begin using Alto, follow these steps:

#### Prerequisites

* Install a Web3 wallet such as MetaMask or Rabby.
* Acquire collateral (USDC, ETH, BTC; support for RWAs like gold coming soon).
* Ensure you hold native gas tokens for transactions.

#### Steps

1. **Connect Wallet**: Navigate to the Alto interface and connect your wallet.
2. **Deposit Collateral**: Choose asset type and confirm transaction.
3. **Open Position**: Select a trading pair, decide long/short, set leverage, and execute.
4. **Monitor Trade**: View real-time PnL, margin ratios, and liquidation thresholds.
5. **Close & Withdraw**: Exit trade fully or partially, then withdraw to wallet.

#### First-Time Experience

Alto features guided onboarding with tooltips, highlighting margin ratio indicators, order placement, stop-loss configuration, and liquidation warnings.


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