# Quickstart

**Coin your first clip and go live in minutes.** This walkthrough mirrors the in‑app carousel (Steps 1–4). When you finish, your token is **listed on Uniswap V3 (Base)** and tradable on **Clipcoin** or **Uniswap**.

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**Step 1 — Get started**

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* Sign in with **Privy** (email, **X**, or wallet: Coinbase Wallet / MetaMask).
* **Connect your X** — verified X accounts help users confirm who you are.
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**Step 2 — Select which to coin**

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* Open the **Creator whitelist** → choose a **verified channel** → pick the clip you want to coin.
* Look for the **Verified** badge or **Official Artist Channel** tag.
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**Step 3 — Coin it**

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* &#x20;Paste the **clip URL** (or select from suggestions), then set the details.
* **Fields & microcopy:**

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Token name" %}
Defaults to the YouTube title (editable).
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Ticker" %}
3–8 uppercase letters; must be unique.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Total supply" %}
Fixed at **1,000,000,000** (info only).
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{% tab title="Pre‑purchase (optional) " %}
Enter ETH to buy at launch; you’ll see an **estimated tokens** preview.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Creator allocation" %}
Send **up to 50%** of supply to the verified channel’s creator.
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**Step 4 — Instant listing & trading**

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* Your token **lists instantly on Uniswap V3 (Base)**.
* Buy/sell anytime on **Clipcoin** or **Uniswap**; share the **Token page** link.
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#### **Troubleshooting**

* **Insufficient gas** → add a bit more **ETH on Base**.
* **Failed tx** → nudge **slippage** up or retry when liquidity deepens.
* **Wrong network** → switch wallet to **Base**.
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