# Quickstart

#### Step 1 — Choose wallet setup

**Recommended (Easy Mode):** Base smart wallet / Base Account onboarding\
**Advanced:** Connect your existing wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)

#### Step 2 — Use Base network

Mug Club membership assets are on **Base**.\
Make sure your wallet is set correctly before minting/buying.

#### Step 3 — Get a little Base ETH

You need Base ETH for transaction gas fees.

#### Step 4 — Get a Mug Club mug

Use official mint links (if active) or verified secondary listing.

#### Step 5 — Activate benefits

* Join Discord and verify
* Check Farcaster access (currently beta)
* Join governance/voting
* Access 3D assets

#### Common issues

* Wrong network selected
* No gas funds
* Verified with wrong wallet
* Token-gating delay on external platforms


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