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For Users

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Get a Compatible Wallet

Download and set up a compatible wallet like Keplr or Leap.
Create your seed phrase and back it up safely. Never share your seed phrase with anyone.
2

Go to the Neutron App

Visit app.neutron.org and connect your wallet by clicking “Connect Wallet” and selecting your wallet provider.
3

Fund Your Account

Transfer assets to your Neutron wallet. For amounts over $50, consider using fast bridging options for quicker transfers.Get NTRN to pay transaction fees on Neutron by swapping from other crypto assets on app.neutron.org/bridge or app.neutron.org/swap. NTRN is also available on centralized exchanges like Binance.
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Explore Neutron's DeFi Ecosystem

Start discovering opportunities across Neutron:
  • BTCFi: Visit app.neutron.org/bitcoin-summer to explore Neutron’s native Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem
  • Amber Protocol: Explore flagship lending and leverage strategies at amber.fi
  • Supervaults: Deposit to automated market making vaults at app.neutron.org/supervaults
  • Orderbook: Explore trading markets and liquidity
  • Superbolt: Visit superbolt.wtf to mint, trade, and fractionalize NFTs where NFTs meet DeFi
For more applications and protocols, check out our Ecosystem page.

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For Developers

For a comprehensive developer setup guide, visit the Developer Quickstart which covers environment setup, smart contract development, and deployment in detail.
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Start with the Onboarding Tutorials

Begin your Neutron development journey with our step-by-step tutorial series:

Part 1: Minimal Contract

Create and deploy your first smart contract

Part 2: Modules & Contracts

Interact with Neutron’s unique modules

Part 3: Web App

Build a frontend for your contracts
The tutorials will guide you through installing dependencies, setting up your environment, and building your first application step by step.
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Quick Setup (Alternative)

If you prefer to set up dependencies first, install Rust and the WebAssembly target:
# Install Rust
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
rustup default stable
rustup target add wasm32-unknown-unknown
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Create Your First Contract (Alternative)

# Generate a CosmWasm project
cargo generate --git https://github.com/CosmWasm/cw-template.git --name my-contract
cd my-contract
cargo wasm

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For Operators

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System Requirements

Ensure your system meets these requirements:
  • CPU: 16+ cores, ≥3.5 GHz base clock
  • RAM: 64GB minimum, 128GB recommended
  • Storage: 500GB+ NVMe SSD
  • Network: 100+ Mbps, stable connection
Bare metal servers are recommended over cloud VMs for optimal performance.
2

Set Up Your Node

Follow our Running a Node guide to set up your Neutron full node.
3

Choose Your Role

Operators can run various infrastructure components:
Need help? Join our Discord community for support and discussions.

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Next Steps

Core Concepts

Learn about Neutron’s key architectural features

DeFi Features

Explore DeFi capabilities on Neutron