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# Getting Started

## Connecting Your Wallet

1. Visit [https://bera.town](https://bera.town/)
2. Connect your wallet on the top right  of the interface

<figure><img src="/files/GMRKhxSN6wsis7IAvUgD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Supported wallets include: Metamask, Bitget Wallet, Rabby, OKX wallet, Zerion</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Ensure you have some $BERA for gas fees

* Acquire $BERA through supported exchanges

## Essential Concepts

Before diving into Berachain, it’s essential to understand these key components:

* **BERA:** the network’s native gas token
* **BGT:** staking and governance token, used to secure the network and earn rewards via PoL
* **iBGT:** Infrared’s liquid governance token for $BGT (backed 1:1)
* **Boost a Validator:** you can help direct $BGT emissions by boosting a validator with $BGT; this makes you eligible to claim any incentives
* **HONEY:** Berachain’s native stablecoin (can be minted via the Beratown interface)
* **Proof of Liquidity (PoL):** Berachain's economic mechanism that utilises network incentives to align the interests of ecosystem participants, bolstering both applications and chain security
* **Reward Vaults:** enable protocol users to earn BGT and additional incentives