# What Do I Need To Trade

Flash Trade is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Solana blockchain that enables fast, on-chain trading and liquidity provision. Before you start trading, you'll need to set up a few essential components.

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<summary>1. Solana Wallet</summary>

Flash Trade supports popular Solana wallets including:

* [**Phantom**](https://phantom.com/download)
* [**Backpack**](https://backpack.app/download)
* [**Solflare**](https://www.solflare.com/download/)
* **and more...**

#### First Time on Solana?

If you're new to Solana, start by downloading a wallet. Each wallet will guide you through creating your first Solana address and securing your account.

#### Critical Security Information

⚠️ **Protect Your Recovery Phrase**

* Your wallet generates a **secret recovery phrase** (seed phrase) - this is the master key to your funds
* **Never share** your recovery phrase or private keys with anyone, including Flash Trade support
* Anyone with access to these credentials can control your entire wallet

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<summary>2. Supported Assets &#x26; Fees</summary>

Flash Trade currently supports trading and liquidity provision for the following Solana-based tokens:

#### Major Cryptocurrencies - SOL, BTC, ETH, BNB, ZEC

#### Alts & DeFi Tokens - JUP, PYTH, JTO, RAY, KMNO, MET, 2Z, ORE

#### Meme & Community Tokens - BONK, PENGU, WIF, FARTCOIN, PUMP.FUN

#### RWA Equites - NVDAr, MSTRr, SPYr, CRCLr, TSLAr

#### Forex & Metals - XAU, XAG, EUR, GBP, USDJPY, USDCNH

#### **Derivatives - Crude Oil**

#### Transaction Fees

Since Flash Trade operates on Solana, every transaction requires a small amount of **SOL** to pay network fees. Make sure to keep some SOL in your wallet for transaction costs.

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<summary>3. Platform Access &#x26; Security</summary>

#### Official Website

**Always access Flash Trade exclusively through:** [**https://flash.trade**](https://flash.trade)

#### Security Warning

🚨 **Avoid Phishing Scams**

* Bookmark the official URL and only use that bookmark
* Be wary of links from social media, emails, or messaging apps
* Scammers create fake websites that look identical to steal your funds
* When in doubt, manually type <https://flash.trade> into your browser

#### What to Look For

Before connecting your wallet, verify:

* The URL shows exactly "flash.trade"
* Your browser shows a secure connection (lock icon)
* The site design and functionality match what you expect

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### Getting Started Checklist

Before your first trade:

* [ ] Install and set up a supported Solana wallet
* [ ] Securely store your recovery phrase offline
* [ ] Fund your wallet with SOL for transaction fees
* [ ] Acquire the assets you want to trade
* [ ] Bookmark <https://flash.trade>
* [ ] Connect your wallet to the official Flash.Trade interface

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### Helpful Guides on What to Do Next

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### Need Help?

For additional support or questions about using Flash Trade, consult with us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/flashtrade). Remember: legitimate support will never ask for your private keys or recovery phrase.