# Get Started

To get started with CakeDaoSwap:

* **Join** by interacting with our community, using our DeFi platform, and purchasing our native utility tokens, **CDAO (CakeDao)**
* **Swap** cryptocurrency tokens on COREChain using our decentralized exchange
* **Create liquidity** between cryptocurrency token pairs to receive liquidity provider (LP) tokens, which can earn trading fees (liquidity mining) and be staked in Yield Farms or Maximizers to earn **CDAO (CakeDao)**
* **Stake CDAO (CakeDao)**  in Staking Pools to earn tokens from partner projects
* **Lend and borrow** crypto assets with the CakeDaoSwap Lending Network #Phase 3
* **Participate in Initial CakeDaoSwap Offerings** for new crypto projects #Pharse 2

Crypto projects can partner with CakeDaoSwap to:

* **List** their tokens on our decentralized exchange
* **Receive** advisory services from our team
* **Network** with our robust partnership ecosystem
* **Co-market** with us to acquire new users
* **Create Yield Farms** to incentivize users to add liquidity for their token on our exchange
* **Raise capital** through Initial CakeDaoSwap Offerings

> #### CakeDaoSwap has the tools and the community to support your decentralized finance needs.

Getting started with Core Network And CakeDaoSwap

Using anything new can be a bit of a challenge. Don't worry though, here you will find a wide range of guides to help you get comfortable with CakeDaoSwap!

You need to install a wallet to test on Core Chain TestNet. We recommend using MetaMask which is the most well known crypto wallet in the world. You can google the steps to install a wallet and set up accounts, here is an example: <https://geekflare.com/finance/beginners-guide-to-metamask/>

Full Guide Below

### Getting Started as a Developer

#### User Guide for Core TestNet

<https://www.notion.so/c1e9162fe33a440daa5718ccad580eef>

#### Core Documents

<https://docs.coredao.org/developer/user-guides/user-guide-for-core-testnet>