# Getting Started

First, create an account on **Degen Arena** by visiting <https://t.me/degenarenabot>.

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Click the `Start` button and a secure wallet is automatically created for you with Turnkey. Click the wallet address to automatically copy it to your clipboard.

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Fund the wallet by sending USDT to the Injective address provided by the bot. To get USDT on Injective, visit [bridge.injective.network](https://bridge.injective.network), where you can easily bridge USDT in from Ethereum. For ease of onboarding, you can even change the recipient address to your new Degen Arena address.

Once USDT arrives in your wallet, the bot will give you a notification, and you're ready to begin trading. Don't worry, you don't need INJ. Gas is on us. You can immediately begin trading, but of course Degen Arena is more fun with friends.

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You can view a list of available markets at any time by messaging the bot with `/markets`. You can scroll from page to page by clicking the buttons beneath the list.

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