> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tapioca.money/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tapioca quickstart: deposit and start earning yield

> Sign up with your email, fund your smart account on Base, and make your first deposit to start earning on-chain yield — no wallet app or seed phrase needed.

Tapioca is designed to get you earning yield as quickly as possible. You don't need a browser extension, a hardware wallet, or any prior DeFi experience — just an email address and some assets on Base. This guide walks you through every step from sign-up to your first active deposit.

<Note>
  Tapioca runs on the **Base** network. Your assets must be on Base before you can deposit. If they're on Ethereum mainnet or another chain, complete Step 3 to bridge them first.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Go to [tapioca.money](https://tapioca.money) and click **Get Started**. Enter your email address and confirm the verification code sent to your inbox.

    Tapioca uses [Privy](https://privy.io) to create an embedded wallet for you automatically. This wallet is a smart account unique to your account — no browser extension to install and no seed phrase to write down.

    <Tip>
      Your smart account address is displayed in the top-right corner of the app once you're signed in. You can copy it at any time to receive assets or check your balance on a block explorer.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your smart account address">
    After signing in, open the **Wallet** panel to find your smart account address. This is a standard Base address (starting with `0x`) that you can use to receive assets from any exchange or wallet that supports Base.

    Keep this address handy — you'll need it in the next step to fund your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Bridge or transfer assets to Base">
    If your assets are already on Base, send them directly to your smart account address and skip to Step 4.

    If your assets are on Ethereum mainnet or another network, bridge them to Base first:

    * **From an exchange** — Withdraw directly to Base by selecting "Base" as the destination network when withdrawing. Most major exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) support Base withdrawals.
    * **From another chain** — Use the [Base Bridge](https://bridge.base.org) to move ETH from Ethereum mainnet, or a cross-chain bridge such as Stargate or Across for other assets.

    Tapioca currently supports deposits in **USDC**, **ETH**, and **cbETH** on Base.

    <Info>
      Bridging from Ethereum mainnet typically takes a few minutes for third-party bridges and up to 7 days for the official Base Bridge (standard withdrawal). Using an exchange withdrawal to Base is usually the fastest option.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make your first deposit">
    Once your assets arrive on Base and appear in your wallet balance, navigate to the **Earn** page and select a yield strategy.

    1. Choose the asset you want to deposit (USDC, ETH, or cbETH).
    2. Enter the amount you want to deposit.
    3. Click **Deposit**.

    That's it. You don't need to approve a token spend or confirm a gas fee. Tapioca covers all transaction costs through ERC-4337 paymasters, so the transaction executes without any additional prompts.

    <Warning>
      Tapioca is non-custodial — your deposited assets are held in your smart account and managed by on-chain smart contracts, not by Tapioca. Always verify the strategy details before depositing.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Watch your yield accrue">
    After your deposit confirms, your position appears on the **Portfolio** page. Your balance updates in real time as yield accrues — no manual claims required.

    You can withdraw your principal and any accrued yield at any time from the **Portfolio** page. There are no lock-up periods.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="How it works" icon="gears" href="/how-it-works">
    Understand the technology behind your smart account and gasless transactions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deposit guide" icon="arrow-down-to-bracket" href="/guides/deposit">
    Detailed instructions for depositing each supported asset.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Session keys" icon="key" href="/concepts/session-keys">
    Learn how Tapioca manages scoped permissions on your behalf.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Withdraw anytime" icon="arrow-up-from-bracket" href="/guides/withdraw">
    Step-by-step instructions for withdrawing your funds.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>