> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.share.land/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Fund Your Account

> How to get USDC on Base so you can trade on Shareland.

Shareland runs on the **Base** network. To trade, you need **USDC** — the currency used to buy and sell SQFT tokens.

<Note>
  USDC must be on the **Base** network specifically. Funds on Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, Polygon, or other networks will not appear in Shareland.
</Note>

## Step 1: Buy USDC

Purchase USDC from a crypto exchange. Popular options include:

* [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com) — supports direct withdrawals to Base
* [Kraken](https://www.kraken.com)
* [Binance](https://www.binance.com)

<Tip>
  If your exchange supports Base network withdrawals directly, you can skip the bridging step entirely. Coinbase supports this natively.
</Tip>

## Step 2: Send to your wallet on Base

Withdraw USDC from the exchange to your wallet address. When withdrawing:

1. Copy your wallet's public address (the same address you use to log into Shareland)
2. In the exchange withdrawal screen, paste your wallet address
3. **Select "Base" as the network** — this is the critical step

<Warning>
  Double-check that you've selected **Base** as the withdrawal network. If you send on the wrong network (e.g., Ethereum mainnet or Arbitrum), your funds will not appear in Shareland. See [Common Mistakes](#common-mistakes) below.
</Warning>

## Step 3: Verify on Shareland

Once the transfer completes (usually within a few minutes):

1. Go to [share.land](https://share.land) and connect your wallet
2. Your USDC balance should appear automatically
3. You're ready to trade

<Check>
  If your USDC balance appears on [share.land](https://share.land), you're all set to start trading.
</Check>

## Common Mistakes

### Sent funds on the wrong network

If you accidentally sent USDC on Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, or another network instead of Base:

1. **Don't panic** — your funds are not lost, they're just on a different network
2. Send them back to your exchange account (on the network you used)
3. Re-send from the exchange, this time selecting **Base** as the network

### Sent the wrong token

Shareland uses **USDC** (USD Coin), not USDT, DAI, or other stablecoins. Make sure you're sending USDC specifically.

### Balance not showing up

If your transfer completed but your balance isn't showing in Shareland:

* Confirm the transaction on [BaseScan](https://basescan.org) by searching your wallet address
* Make sure you're connected with the same wallet you sent funds to
* Try refreshing the page

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need ETH for gas fees?">
    Most wallets (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.) handle gas fees automatically using your USDC — no ETH needed. If your wallet does not support this, a very small amount of ETH on Base (less than \$0.01 per trade) may be required.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a minimum amount of USDC I need?">
    There is no minimum trade size on Shareland. A minimum fee of \$0.10 applies per transaction, so very small trades may not be cost-efficient.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Which wallets are supported?">
    Any Web3 wallet that supports the Base network: MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use a Coinbase account directly?">
    You need a self-custody wallet (like Coinbase Wallet, not your Coinbase exchange account). Withdraw from Coinbase to your Coinbase Wallet on the Base network, then connect that wallet to Shareland.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create an account" icon="user-plus" href="/how-to/create-account">
    Set up your Shareland account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Buy SQFT tokens" icon="coins" href="/how-to/buy-sqft">
    Make your first trade
  </Card>
</CardGroup>