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# Quick Start Guide

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Navigate to the SherpaEarn [main page](https://sherpa-vault.vercel.app/) and select the network you would like to [deposit ](/sherpaearn-vault/depositing.md)on.

<figure><img src="/files/OLd7iyoLty6tXMZvI1Uy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Pay attention to the amount of available capacity on the chain you are selecting.  If insuficient select another chain instead.</p></figcaption></figure>
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Connect wallet on any [integrated network](/sherpaearn-vault/multichain-architecture/networks.md) and deposit `USDC` using the deposit tab.

<figure><img src="/files/ySxjCK4A4YkjieCeDN4F" alt=""><figcaption><p>First, approve the amount of <code>USDC</code> you'd like to deposit, and then confirm a second transaction which sends your <code>USDC</code> to the vault.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/Rttwx9vmnnsVCjlMoU3T" alt=""><figcaption><p>After depositing you'll see a confirmation summarizing the estimated amount of <code>shUSD</code> you'll receive.  Your deposit is now pending.</p></figcaption></figure>
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Simply wait a few hours for the next cycle to get rolled forward.  Once this happens, your `shUSD` will be minted into the vault and you will start earning [yield](/sherpaearn-vault/shusd/yields.md).

<figure><img src="/files/Odz8mEnYRoXvC5fHbFkz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Average wait time is about 12 hrs.</p></figcaption></figure>
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You can take possession of your `shUSD` by [claiming](/sherpaearn-vault/depositing/claiming-shusd.md) it. Claiming is optional, however it is recommended since you will capture additional [points yield](/sherpaearn-vault/launchpool-points-campaign.md) on top of the base `USDC` yield offering.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/xzXpJtRD170xIEhVgXpM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Claim by clicking 'Claim now' below the cycle progress bar.</p></figcaption></figure>
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Thats it!  Just hold your `shUSD` and all profits accrued through the underlying yield strategy will be compounded automatically into your principal deposit!

<figure><img src="/files/sx6f2xdMbRk7swn1UwDT" alt=""><figcaption><p>The price trends up over time: no claiming, swapping, or monitoring is needed to capture your earnings.</p></figcaption></figure>
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(OPTIONAL) Bridge to other networks and explore more advanced ways to use your `shUSD` within partner DeFi apps or other derivative products.  \
\ <mark style="color:$info;">As</mark> <mark style="color:$info;"></mark><mark style="color:$info;">`shUSD`</mark> <mark style="color:$info;"></mark><mark style="color:$info;">adoption grows, users will be able to build leveraged positions by layering yields across multiple protocols.</mark>

<figure><img src="/files/yaSRNT2SJdpB2uwcwfcV" alt=""><figcaption><p>You'll be sending <code>shUSD</code> from the source and receiving the exact same amount on the destination.</p></figcaption></figure>
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If you would like to exit the vault, you can do so by first navigating to the chain which you hold your `shUSD` token on.

<figure><img src="/files/9jrQcNAhSpBc3fXorwem" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter the amount of <code>shUSD</code> into the appropriate field and <a href="/pages/yge7BMXGP4wrDlEILfiq">withdraw</a>.</p></figcaption></figure>
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Wait for the cycle to get rolled over once again and afterwards you can then finalize your withdrawal.

<figure><img src="/files/eHmZLgvcRsXrT91LzEO1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click on the 'Finalize' button to prompt the transaction.</p></figcaption></figure>
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