Get Started with Hedera
Everything you need to go from zero to fully set up in the Hedera ecosystem. Follow these 6 steps.
Create Your Wallet
A Hedera wallet lets you hold HBAR, NFTs, and interact with the ecosystem. HashPack is the most popular wallet — it works as a browser extension and mobile app.
HashPack supports all Hedera features including NFTs, tokens, staking, and dApp connections.
Get Your First HBAR
HBAR is Hedera's native cryptocurrency. You need a small amount for transaction fees (usually less than $0.01 per transaction). You can get free HBAR from the Hashport faucet.
Hedera transactions cost fractions of a cent — $1 of HBAR can last you thousands of transactions.
Swap Tokens
Decentralized exchanges (DEXes) let you trade HBAR for other tokens built on Hedera. Swap between HBAR and hundreds of tokens with low fees and fast settlements.
Always check the token you're swapping for — verify the token ID on Hedera explorers before trading.
Lend & Borrow
DeFi lending lets you earn yield on your HBAR and tokens by lending them out, or borrow against your holdings. Bonzo Finance is the leading lending protocol on Hedera.
Start with small amounts to understand how lending works before committing larger positions.
Explore NFTs
Hedera has a thriving NFT ecosystem with extremely low minting and trading fees. Browse collections, discover new artists, and participate in upcoming mints.
Use Hashly's Calendar to stay updated on upcoming NFT mints and community events.
Join the Community
The Hedera community is active and welcoming. Join Discord for real-time discussions, follow on X for updates, and use Hashly to vote on your favorite projects and earn rewards.
Connect your wallet on Hashly to vote on projects, complete missions, and climb the leaderboard.
