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# Getting StartedPage 1

Welcome to Nullmask. This guide walks you through setting up your wallet and using the protocol.

### Requirements <a href="#requirements" id="requirements"></a>

* A wallet that supports custom networks (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.)
* An EIP-1559 compatible wallet for transaction signing

### Onboarding Steps <a href="#onboarding-steps" id="onboarding-steps"></a>

#### 1. Connect Wallet <a href="#id-1.-connect-wallet" id="id-1.-connect-wallet"></a>

Open the Nullmask app and click "Connect Wallet". Select your preferred wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.).

#### 2. Generate Keys <a href="#id-2.-generate-keys" id="id-2.-generate-keys"></a>

The app will prompt you to sign a message: *"Authorize view-only access to Nullmask shielded account."*

This signature is used to derive your Nullmask keys. You will never need to back up these keys — they can be regenerated by signing the same message again.

#### 3. Switch Network <a href="#id-3.-switch-network" id="id-3.-switch-network"></a>

The app prompts your wallet to add the Nullmask virtual network. This configures your wallet to use the Nullmask RPC proxy.

#### 4. Request Faucet (Testnet Only) <a href="#id-4.-request-faucet-testnet-only" id="id-4.-request-faucet-testnet-only"></a>

On testnet, the faucet provides initial funds (ETH + ERC-20 tokens) for testing.

#### 5. Register Key <a href="#id-5.-register-key" id="id-5.-register-key"></a>

You'll be prompted to submit a transaction that registers your receiving key on-chain. This is a standard contract interaction — confirm it in your wallet.

After registration, you can receive shielded transfers from other Nullmask users.

### Dashboard <a href="#dashboard" id="dashboard"></a>

Once onboarded, the dashboard shows:

* **Shielded balance** — Your private balance across all tokens
* **Transaction history** — All shielded operations
* **Quick actions** — Shield, Send, Swap, Withdraw


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