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Getting Started with Amber Finance

Your first steps with Amber Finance focus on setting up your wallet and learning how to spot the best Bitcoin yield opportunities. Once you’re ready, you can explore depositing, swapping, and strategy pages for deeper guidance.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A Cosmos-compatible wallet (Keplr, Leap, Cosmostation, etc.)
  • Some NTRN tokens for gas fees (recommended: 0.1 NTRN ≈ $0.01)
  • Bitcoin Liquid Staking Tokens to deposit (eBTC, LBTC, solvBTC, etc.) - you can also pay gas fees with Bitcoin LSTs. Learn more about depositing Bitcoin LSTs
  • Basic understanding of DeFi concepts (optional but helpful)

Connecting Your Wallet

Amber Finance supports multiple Cosmos-compatible wallets. Here’s how to connect:

Step-by-Step Wallet Connection

  1. Click “Connect Wallet” in the top-right corner of the app

  2. Select your wallet from the supported options:

    • Keplr – Most popular Cosmos wallet (recommended for beginners)
    • Leap – Feature-rich mobile and browser wallet
    • Cosmostation – Multi-chain wallet with mobile support
    • OKX Wallet – Exchange-integrated wallet
    • Vectis – Smart contract wallet
    • XDEFI – Multi-chain DeFi wallet

  3. Follow the prompts to authorize the connection

  4. Switch to Neutron network if prompted

💡 Pro Tip: Keep a small balance of NTRN for gas fees on the Neutron network. Each transaction typically costs less than $0.01.

Supported Wallets Comparison

WalletBest ForMobile SupportBrowser Extension
KeplrBeginners✅✅
LeapAdvanced users✅✅
CosmostationMobile users✅✅
OKX WalletExchange users✅✅
VectisSmart contracts❌✅
XDEFIMulti-chain✅✅

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Follow these guides in order:

Dashboard Overview

  • Token cards for each supported Bitcoin LST
  • Total APY combining underlying staking rewards & Points Campaigns
  • Yield underlying staking rewards
  • Points Eligible Points Campaigns
  • Available liquidity for deposits
  • Your current positions and balances

Understanding APY Breakdown

  • Yield APY – Native staking rewards from the underlying Bitcoin LST protocol
  • Points APY – Yield in form of Mars Fragments and/or Neutron Rewards
  • Total APY – Combined yield from all sources

Your First Deposit

Ready to start earning? Here’s how to make your first deposit:

Quick Start: Deposit in 5 Steps

  1. Browse the dashboard and select a Bitcoin LST token card
  2. Click “Deposit” on your chosen token
  3. Enter amount or use the percentage slider
  4. Review transaction including estimated APY and health factor
  5. Confirm in wallet and start earning immediately

What Happens After Deposit

  • Immediate yield generation - Start earning native yield
  • Points accumulation - Begin earning Mars Fragments and Neutron Rewards
  • Swap capability - Trade between different BRTs

Understanding Your Dashboard

Key Metrics to Monitor

Total Value Locked (TVL)

  • Shows your total deposited value
  • Updates in real-time with price changes
  • Includes accrued rewards

Available Liquidity

  • Shows how much you can borrow
  • Updates based on market conditions
  • Important for leverage strategies

Next Steps

Once you’re comfortable with basic deposits, explore these advanced features:

For Beginners

For Intermediate Users

For Advanced Users

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