# 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. 

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&#x20;To create your BCA Account visit <https://app.bcaprotocol.org>

1. Connect your browser
2. Verify proof of personhood (on-chain verification)
3. Connect your data sources
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What do I need to do if I have never used cryptocurrency before?<br>

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.

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**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.
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## 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.

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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

[<mark style="color:purple;">**Download MetaMask**</mark>](https://metamask.io/download.html) (Automatically detects device)\
[<mark style="color:purple;">**MetaMask Setup Guide**</mark>](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/connecting-metamask-to-binance-smart-chain)
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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.

[<mark style="color:purple;">**Download Coinbase Wallet**</mark>](https://coinbase-wallet.onelink.me/q5Sx/fdb9b250) **(Automatically detects device)**

[<mark style="color:purple;">**Coinbase Wallet Setup Guide**</mark>](https://www.coinbase.com/wallet/getting-started-mobile)
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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
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