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# Getting Started

Welcome to PolyPoll paper mode.

## What you need

You do **not** need USDC or gas to use the paper product.

You only need:

1. a PolyPoll account
2. a question you care about
3. a willingness to test your take with POLL points

## Step 1: Sign in

Sign in with:

* email
* Google
* a connected wallet

Paper mode uses Privy for auth, so a wallet is optional.

## Step 2: Get your bankroll

When your paper wallet is created, you start with **10,000 POLL**.

This bankroll is used for:

* creating markets
* buying shares
* holding positions
* tracking profit and loss

## Step 3: Browse or create

You can:

* open `/markets` and browse live paper markets
* open `/create` and launch your own question

## Step 4: Place a trade

On a market page:

1. pick **Bet YES** or **Bet NO**
2. enter the number of shares you want
3. review the quote
4. confirm the trade

Your position updates instantly in your portfolio.

## Step 5: Track your results

Use your profile or portfolio to see:

* available bankroll
* current positions
* open P\&L
* resolved P\&L
* leaderboard rank

## Step 6: Refill if you get low

If your balance drops below **1,000 POLL**, you can refill back to **2,500 POLL** once every 24 hours.

## Tips

* Start with small trades until the pricing feels intuitive.
* Read the resolution criteria before trading.
* Use similar existing polls to avoid creating duplicates.
* Use AI to improve weak titles before you publish.


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