# QuickStart Guide

The Re Protocol is designed with user accessibility in mind, ensuring a straightforward process for participants to engage with the platform and benefit from its unique opportunities in the reinsurance market. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started.

#### 1. Visit the Platform

* **Go to:** [re.xyz](https://re.xyz)\
  This is your gateway to engaging with the Re Protocol.
* Select the option that you would like participate in ([Basis - Plus](https://app.re.xyz/reusd) or [Insurance Alpha](https://app.re.xyz/reusde))

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#### 2. Connect Your Wallet

* **Choose a Compatible Wallet:**\
  Connect a wallet like MetaMask that supports the necessary networks.
* Provide an email and agree to our Platform Agreement in the popup. 
* **Ensure You’re Funded:**\
  Make sure your wallet contains one of the approved tokens (e.g., USDC, DAI, USDe, or sUSDe) for staking.

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#### 3. Stake Your Tokens

* **Select Your Token:**\
  Decide which approved token you want to stake.
* **Enter the Amount:**\
  Input the desired amount; the platform will calculate the equivalent protocol tokens you will eventually receive (reUSD for traditional stablecoins, reUSDe for Ethena’s synthetic dollars).

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#### 4. Accept Terms & Fee Schedule

* **Review the Fee Schedule:**\
  After staking, you will be presented with the fee schedule outlining any costs associated with the token purchase.
* **Review the PPM and Agree to the Token Purchase Agreement:**\
  If you accept the fee schedule, you must then agree to the token purchase agreement.\
  \&#xNAN;*This agreement confirms your understanding of the process, including fees, token minting, and escrow conditions.*

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#### 5. Complete the KYC Process

* *We require KYC and AML checks because a portion of protocol capital is deployed with a partner reinsurance company that is licensed in the Cayman Islands and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). As part of operating under that regulated framework, the reinsurance company must confirm that capital providers are not sanctioned and that funds are not linked to money laundering or other prohibited activity.*

* **Submit KYC Documentation:**\
  You will be prompted to complete a KYC process. Follow the on-screen instructions to submit the required information.

* **KYC Outcomes:**
  * **Pass:**\
    Upon successful verification, your protocol tokens (reUSD or reUSDe) will be minted and sent to your wallet.
  * **Fail:**\
    If your KYC fails, you can request a refund to have your tokens returned from escrow.
  * **Additional Information:**\
    If further details are needed, you will be prompted to provide additional documentation to proceed.

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#### 6. Get Started with Your Protocol Tokens

* **Holding Your Tokens:**\
  Retain your minted tokens to benefit from yield generation and potential appreciation within the Insurance Capital Layer (ICL), with idle assets automatically swept to a Fireblocks vault.
* Monitor Performance: Track Surplus Note draws and repayments along with current Fireblocks vault balances via the performance dashboard.
  * *This will be available when we sign our first Surplus Note.*
* **Explore DeFi Opportunities:**\
  Use your tokens in decentralized finance applications for lending, borrowing, or additional staking to maximize returns.

By following these simple steps, you can seamlessly join the Re Protocol and gain exposure to the stable, uncorrelated returns of the reinsurance market. The QuickStart Guide ensures that participants can onboard efficiently while benefiting from the protocol’s innovative features and robust security measures.

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