Quick Start

Get from zero to your first position in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

You need three things:

1. A wallet — MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet

2. USDC on Base — The stablecoin used for all MarkIt transactions

3. A small amount of ETH on Base — For gas fees (typically less than 0.01 USDC per transaction)

New to Base? You can bridge USDC and ETH from Ethereum mainnet to Base using the Base Bridge. Coinbase users can also withdraw directly to Base.

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

1. Go to the MarkIt app

2. Click Connect Wallet in the top-right corner

3. Select your wallet provider and approve the connection

4. Make sure your wallet is set to the Base network

Step 2: Find an Open Market

1. Navigate to the Markets page

2. Browse available markets — each card shows the question, current YES/NO prices, and time remaining

3. Look for markets in the Open state (shown with a green badge)

4. Click a market to open the trading terminal

Step 3: Take Your First Position

1. On the trading page, choose YES or NO

2. Enter the USDC amount you want to spend

3. The form shows your estimated tokens and effective price per token

4. If this is your first trade on this market, you'll need to Approve USDC first (one-time step)

5. Click Place Position and confirm the transaction in your wallet

6. Once confirmed, your tokens appear under the My Positions tab

Step 4: After the Market Resolves

1. The market operator resolves the market once the real-world outcome is known

2. If you hold winning tokens, go to the My Positions tab

3. Click Redeem to claim 1.00 USDC per winning token

4. USDC is sent directly to your wallet

Positions are held until resolution. There is no sell button. If the market moves in your favor and you want to lock in profit early, you can hedge by buying the opposite side. See Hedging and Locking Profit.