# Get Started ### Who is it for? Every person using the internet! If you use internet you should own your digital data. Internet consumers now have the tooling to monetize their data directly. ### How does it work? 1. You create and account. 2. Connect your data sources. 3. Earn with your browsing. Every time the user-generated data is used within the BCA Protocol and the learnings are accessed by a vendor you get % of the revenue. The model is 50% revenue share. ### What do I need to do? Connect your browser and connect the additional available data sources. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Connect your data-sources" %} To create your BCA Account visit 1. Connect your browser 2. Verify proof of personhood (on-chain verification) 3. Connect your data sources {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} What do I need to do if I have never used cryptocurrency before?
To get started with BCA, you must first set up a wallet that is EVM compatible . Wallets are available on both, desktop computers and smartphone devices. You need to choose the wallet that suits your needs. {% hint style="danger" %} **When you're setting up a wallet, be sure to:** * ✅ Download and install only the latest version from an official source. * ✅ Follow the setup guide carefully. * ✅ Safely back up your recovery phrases. * ❌ NEVER share your recovery phrases with anyone, under any circumstances. * ❌ NEVER input your recovery phrase to a website or app, other than your wallet app. {% endhint %} ## Smartphone/Mobile or Desktop wallet? Mobile device wallets and desktop-based wallets have different strengths and weaknesses. Consider which fits your needs better to help decide which type of wallet to use. | | Mobile | Desktop | | --------------------------------- | ------ | ------- | | Use anywhere | ✅ | ➖ | | Easy to use | ✅ | ➖ | | More secure | ➖ | ✅ | | Accessibility friendly | ➖ | ✅ | | Damage/loss/theft resistant | ➖ | ✅ | | Power/connection outage resistant | ✅ | ➖ | ## Recommended Desktop-Wallets Here you can find the wallet we recommend, it is user-friendly, especially to new users who are going to make their first experience with desktop wallets. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Metamask" %}
MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 (Ethereum network) and BEP2 & BEP20 (Binance Chain and BNB Smart Chain networks). ​**Pros:** * Open source for auditability * WEB3 capable on BscScan * A strong history of security and reliability * A large amount of how-to guides and resources online * Many tools and custom settings * Offers ETH purchases with Transak * Supports a very large number of languages * Is also available a browser plugin for desktop devices **Cons:** * Longer setup time than other options * Additional steps needed to use with BNB Smart Chain and Palmswap * Extra information and settings may confuse beginners [**Download MetaMask**](https://metamask.io/download.html) (Automatically detects device)\ [**MetaMask Setup Guide**](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/connecting-metamask-to-binance-smart-chain) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Coinbase Wallet" %}
Millions of users choose Coinbase Wallet to earn yield with DeFi, swap more than 5,500 assets, and hold their NFT collections. Coinbase wallet supports BEP2 & BEP20 (Binance Chain and BNB Smart Chain networks). **Highlights:** * Most downloaded mobile dapp wallet in the United States with 12M+ active Wallet users. * No additional steps needed to use with BNB Smart Chain and Palmswap. * Premier audience: Up to 89M+ Coinbase retail app users to onboard to Coinbase Wallet as they start to explore web3. * Easy to transfer assets from Coinbase retail app. * Fiat On-ramp: Users can now directly purchase crypto with fiat in all 86 countries where Coinbase operates, without leaving Wallet. * Industry leading security with secure cloud backup. [**Download Coinbase Wallet**](https://coinbase-wallet.onelink.me/q5Sx/fdb9b250) **(Automatically detects device)** [**Coinbase Wallet Setup Guide**](https://www.coinbase.com/wallet/getting-started-mobile) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Trust Wallet" %}
Trust Wallet is a popular wallet for smart devices. It supports DApps, NFT collectibles (with Opensea.io support), and in-wallet staking. **Pros:** * Open source for auditability * Backed by the Binance cryptocurrency exchange * Easily switch between several crypto networks * Includes networks by default * Includes in-wallet staking options * Has additional features such as NFT collection, BNB staking, and DApp access within the wallet **Cons:** * Language tied to phone settings * Limited DApps * Transaction notifications can be delayed {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bcaprotocol.org/get-started.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.