Velar aims to make decentralised finance more accessible, secure and rewarding for Bitcoin holders. We've designed an intuitive platform to unlock the vast untapped potential of Bitcoin DeFi. With Velar's Dharma Mainnet launch on the horizon, this guide will help you how to get started.

Connect through Leather or Xverse Wallets

The first step is to connect a crypto wallet. Velar has partnered with Leather and Xverse wallet for seamless access to Stacks Layer-2 with Bitcoin finality. You can head to the respective wallet providers’ websites and download the wallets as browser extension.

These wallets offer broad support for various cryptocurrencies and a seamless integration with the Stacks ecosystem make them a prime choice for users looking to maximize their engagement with Velar. The wallets offer user-friendly interface and robust security features ensuring that both novice and experienced traders can navigate Velar's DeFi landscape with confidence.

Leather provides a broad support for crypto assets. It offers a streamlined path for transferring Bitcoin and Stacks tokens into your wallet and interact with Velar webapp to access swapping or providing liquidity.

Xverse delivers deep integration with the Stacks blockchain, which powers advanced features on our platform. Xverse makes it easy and seamless for users to manage STX and BTC assets while interacting with Velar's DeFi ecosystem.

Prepare Assets and Access DeFi

Once connected through either wallet, you will be able to begin transferring Bitcoin and Stacks tokens into your wallet and start interacting with Velar. These deposited assets unlock all main services once Velar goes live on mainnet:

• Easy swaps between tokens

• Earn fees by providing liquidity to AMM pools

• Participate in yield farming by staking your LP tokens

• Staking your $VELAR tokens for additional rewards

Participation in DeFi: Velar's integration with these wallets allows users to seamlessly partake in yield farming, liquidity provision, and perpetual trading. This direct access is designed to enhance the DeFi experience, making it more accessible and secure for the community.

As we continue expanding functionality, connected wallets enable direct access to DeFi primitives on Velar while ensuring a smooth user experience. We invite you to start your Bitcoin DeFi journey by connecting a wallet today.

Please reach out on Discord if any questions arise on getting started.