Welcome to Nolus! This guide takes you from an empty browser tab to your first position in four short steps.
1. Connect a wallet
Nolus is non-custodial, so your assets stay under your control at all times. Open app.nolus.io and click Connect Wallet. Non-custodial wallets such as Keplr and Leap are supported. If you don’t have a wallet yet, install one as a browser extension, create an account, and store your recovery phrase somewhere safe and offline. Nolus will never ask you for your recovery phrase.
2. Fund your account
Once connected, use the Deposit button in the asset table to move assets in. Deposits come through the Osmosis liquidity hub, or over IBC from the wider Cosmos ecosystem using your wallet or a routing tool like Skip. Transfers usually settle within a couple of minutes.
For the full walkthrough, see Deposit & Withdraw Assets.
3. Choose what to do
With funded balances you can:
Open a margin leverage position: put down a down payment and gain amplified exposure to an asset. Start with Open a Margin Leverage Position
Earn on idle assets: supply liquidity and collect yield. See Earn on Idle Assets
Stake NLS: help secure the network and earn staking rewards. See Stake and Unstake NLS
4. Understand the risks before you size up
Margin leverage amplifies both gains and losses, and positions can be liquidated if the market moves against you. Before opening a larger position, read Understanding the Risks Involved. It is short and worth every minute.
Need help?
If anything is unclear or a transfer seems stuck, check the Troubleshooting & FAQ article in this collection, or reach out through the messenger in the bottom-right corner of this page.