Welcome to Ergo!#
New to cryptocurrency or looking to understand what makes Ergo special? You're in the right place! Ergo is a secure and powerful platform designed to be a fair financial system for everyone. Think of it as a next-generation digital money system built with privacy and everyday people in mind.
This guide helps you find what you need, whether you want to learn the basics, use Ergo for transactions, build applications, or help secure the network.
Why Choose Ergo?#
Ergo offers several unique advantages:
- Built for Everyone: Designed to be accessible and useful for regular people, not just tech experts.
- Secure & Private: Uses advanced cryptography to keep your funds safe and transactions private.
- Fair Launch: No pre-mine or initial coin offerings (ICOs) mean a fairer distribution from the start.
- Powerful Tools: Supports advanced features like smart contracts for building useful applications (dApps).
- Sustainable: Features like Storage Rent help keep the network efficient and long-lasting.
Learn more about Ergo’s Vision and Key Features
Getting Started with Ergo#
If you're new to cryptocurrencies or just starting with Ergo, here are some key steps:
- Understand the Basics: What is blockchain? What is ERG? Check out the Glossary for simple explanations of common terms.
- Get a Wallet: A digital wallet is needed to store your ERG securely. Learn about different Wallet Options and how to set one up safely.
- Get ERG & Stay Safe: Learn how to acquire and securely store ERG with this Security Guide.
- Explore What You Can Do: Discover simple ways to use Ergo, like sending ERG or exploring applications built on Ergo (dApps). See the Ecosystem Overview.
- Common Questions: Find answers to frequently asked questions in the FAQ and Common Misconceptions.
- Join the Community: Connect with other users! See the community links below, or learn how to Contribute to Marketing or join the Sigmanauts Program.
Using Ergo (Intermediate)#
Ready to explore more?
- Explore Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs): Learn how to trade tokens directly on Ergo (DEX Overview), engage in Peer-to-Peer Trading, explore Arbitrage Opportunities, or dive into Options Trading.
- Earn Yield: Discover ways to earn passive income through Yield Farming & Staking.
- Understand Stablecoins: Discover SigmaUSD, Ergo's native stablecoin (SigmaUSD).
- Explore DegFi: Navigate high-risk, high-reward opportunities with Degenerate Finance.
- Engage with the Ecosystem: Learn about Airdrops & Token Sales or explore Gaming on Ergo.
- Run Your Own Node: Contribute to the network's decentralization (Running a Node).
- Use Off-Chain Services: Understand and utilize off-chain bots and services (Off-Chain Overview).
Building on Ergo (Developers)#
Want to create applications on Ergo?
- Developer Quickstart: Get set up and start building. See Start Developing.
- Learn ErgoScript: Dive into Ergo's powerful smart contract language. See ErgoScript.
Securing the Network (Miners)#
Help secure the Ergo blockchain and earn rewards.
- Start Mining: Find pools, software, and guides. See Start Mining.
- Learn about Autolykos: Understand Ergo's unique mining algorithm. See Autolykos.
Engage with the Ergo Community#
Ergo’s community is vibrant and continuously evolving. Keep updated with the latest developments, participate in community discussions, and find support through forums and social platforms.