Signing Up

step 1 choose sign up option how do i create an account? setting up an account is quick and easy, with four options to choose from you can sign up using an email based login, google sso, ronin / metamask wallet extension keep in mind that the method you select will need to be used for all future sign ins, so pick the option that works best for you email address signup prefer email? just enter your address and confirm the one time password no extensions, no wallets, no seed phrases—quick and easy https //chromewebstore google com/detail/ronin wallet/fnjhmkhhmkbjkkabndcnnogagogbneec?hl=en sign up by linking your already installed https //chromewebstore google com/detail/ronin wallet/fnjhmkhhmkbjkkabndcnnogagogbneec extension to forkast both of these wallets are self managed wallets available as a chrome browser extension if you choose to use this sign up option, be sure to back up your private key to securely maintain ownership of your assets google signup sign up instantly with your google account—no browser extensions, wallet setup, or seed phrases required step 2 link wallet & create account once you’ve linked your wallet or created your account using google sso or email signup in step 1, continue by choosing a username and entering your email address (required) to proceed, review our privacy policy and check the box to provide your consent you may also choose to opt in to marketing emails when you're ready, click “continue” to move to the final step of account creation step 3 create trading wallet before accessing the platform, you’ll need to create your trading wallet, also known as a proxy wallet this wallet will serve as your primary account for trading using our platform currency, platform credits simply complete this quick, one time setup to activate your wallet and start trading! what is a proxy account and why do i need it? a proxy account acts as a middleman between your wallet and the forkast platform it helps ensure secure interactions, making the platform more efficient and easier to use while maintaining decentralization final step approve platform credits and start trading! the final step is a one time token approval to enable trading of trading credits in your trading wallet this simple step allows forkast to securely access your trading credits, ensuring seamless and secure transactions moving forward trading credits are backed 1 1 with usdc and are used for trading in markets deposit usdc to receive platform credits navigate to the deposit page to fund your account you can deposit usdc on the arbitrum network more supported networks will be added in the near future usdc deposits are converted into trading credits (tc) on a 1 1 ratio, allowing you to trade effortlessly using your tc balance you may also choose to purchase trading credits (tc) using supported credit card payment options trading restrictions deposits and trading are currently prohibited for users located in the united states, singapore, france, taiwan, china, thailand, the cayman islands, cuba, iran, north korea, russia, and syria if you're having trouble with blocked pop ups the forkast platform is designed with a seamless and user friendly wallet experience that does not require users to install wallet browser extensions instead, it relies on an novel non extension wallet interface when engaging with the platform, the wallet interface automatically pops up as a new tab or a new window , allowing users to interact with the platform without needing any additional setup or downloads to ensure a smooth and hassle free experience, it is essential to adjust your browser settings to allow forkast to open additional popups if popups are blocked, the wallet interface may not appear, interrupting the transaction flow and user experience steps to ensure proper configuration check popup settings navigate to your browser’s settings and ensure that popups are not blocked for forkast gg for chrome go to settings > privacy and security > site settings > pop ups and redirects , and add https //www forkast gg as an allowed site for safari make sure you have the forkast gg page open then, open settings > websites > pop up windows , and set https //www forkast gg to "allow " for firefox go to settings > privacy & security > permissions , and ensure popups are enabled for https //www forkast gg whitelist forkast if your browser uses a third party ad blocker or privacy extension, ensure that forkast gg is added to its whitelist to prevent interference enable popups temporarily some browsers offer an option to enable popups when they are blocked be sure to click "allow" when prompted during your first interaction with the platform by configuring your browser to support this functionality, you can enjoy the full benefits of the forkast, including secure, efficient, and frictionless interactions with its wallet system