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# ◎ New to Solana?

Ready to begin your adventure on the fastest blockchain on the earth?

**Here is how you start:**

1\.      Download a wallet that is compatible with Solana.

2\.      Transfer assets to your wallet.

#### **1.  Crypto Wallets for** ◎**Solana**

Visit the links below for details. (caution: Never share your private key and recovery seed phrase with anyone!)

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{% embed url="<https://solflare.com>" %}

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#### 2.  Steps to Transfer Assets to Your Wallet

2.1  Using a Centralized Exchange like [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/)

* If you own fiat currency, like $USD: Buy SOL and transfer it to your Solana Wallet.
* If you own tokens, like ETH, BTC, etc.: Sell your current tokens, buy SOL, and transfer them to your Solana Wallet.

2.2 Using a Bridge

* You can transfer tokens from other blockchains, like ETH or BSC, using a cross-chain bridge.
* Currently, you may use Ren or Wormhole.

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{% embed url="<https://renproject.io>" %}