Forkast Knowledge Center
Signing Up
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step 1 choose sign up option how do i create an account? setting up an account is quick and easy, with two options to choose from you can sign up using either an email based login or the ronin 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 ronin wallet sign up sign up by linking your already installed ronin wallet extension to forkast ronin wallet is a self managed wallet 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 web2 email/social sign up prefer a hassle free option? sign up with your gmail or social login and confirm the one time passcodeโno browser extension or wallet seed phrases required we currently support google, facebook, and apple accounts to learn more watch our video guide step 2 link wallet & create account once you've linked the wallet selected in step 1, proceed to create your account by choosing a username and, if you wish, providing your email address to continue, review and consent to our privacy policy by checking the box, then click "continue" to move to the final step of account creation step 3 create trading wallet before accessing the platform, youโll 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 platform credits in your trading wallet this simple step allows forkast to securely access your platform credits, ensuring seamless and secure transactions moving forward platform credits are backed 1 1 with usdc and are used for trading in markets note if you chose social/email sign up begin by choosing the social/email sign up option you will be prompted to log in using ronin waypoint , which securely connects your ronin waypoint wallet to forkast if you do not already own a ronin waypoint wallet, you can create one at this step if you already have a ronin waypoint wallet you can skip to step 2 you can create a ronin waypoint wallet with a social login option, an email with otp verification, or use email and password combination next, you will need to setup a recovery password finish the wallet creation process by confirming at the last step after this you will be sent back to forkast deposit usdc to receive platform credits navigate to the deposit page to fund your account you can deposit usdc on the ronin network more supported networks will be added in the near future usdc deposits are converted into platform credits (pc) on a 1 1 ratio, allowing you to trade effortlessly using your pc balance you may also choose to purchase platform credits (pc) using supported credit card payment options trading restrictions deposits and trading are currently prohibited from user located in the united states, singapore, france, taiwan, china, and thailand 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 browserโs 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