> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.emdx.io/emdx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.emdx.io/emdx/emdxv1/emdx/start-trading.md).

# Start trading

Basics

## Protocol connection. MetaMask usage.

The first step consists of having an operative web3 technology compatible wallet like [Metamask](https://metamask.io/download), which is EMDX´s first integrated wallet app (we will be adding other wallet apps soon). The next step consists of connecting the Metamask wallet to the protocol. The main aspect is to check that it is connected to the Avalanche network or the RSK network (coming soon). The following [tutorial](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2IfxQdv259W8ZRmOX_4glWcmE9KkzW6F) is a useful guide to understand the procedure.

## Native Cryptocurrency Balance 

Like in any other decentralized trading platform investors need to have funds in the native cryptocurrency of the network the protocol is running on in order to start trading. This is because every transaction has to pay network fees in order to be carried out (AVAX in Avalanche, and RBTC in RSK). The AVAX token can be bought in any of the following [markets](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/avalanche/markets/)  and the RBTC token can be acquired through these [exchanges](< https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/rsk-smart-bitcoin/markets/>)

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