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What is $SOL and how do I use it?

$SOL is the Solana network token, it is the currency which drives transactions on the Solana blockchain. Simply put, $SOL is a blockchain CURRENCY with a fluctuating value – you will need it to purchase a Generation Zero racehorse ticket!

But first, you will need to set up a wallet to store your SOL and eventually, your NFTs!

Phantom Wallet

Phantom Wallet is a wallet application built for the Solana blockchain – it it the most widely used and accessible wallet application on SOL. Download it here. It is also available on mobile, so check it out on your phone’s app store. Here is Phantom’s set-up guide.

Buying SOL

There are multiple avenues to exchange your fiat currency (dollars, pounds, yuan etc) for SOL. An easy way is to use MoonPay – a fiat onramp featured in the Phantom Wallet itself. Here is Phantom’s guide to onramping using MoonPay or another exchange.

Transferring SOL to your wallet

Provided you have set up your Phantom Wallet (instructions above if not!), you can withdraw your SOL to your Phantom wallet if you used another exchange such as Coinbase to make your SOL purchase. Here is Phantom’s guide to transferring funds into your wallet.

Connecting to an NFT marketplace

Here is our Photo Finish Generation Zero ticket page on Magic Eden. Make sure you have adequate funds, select your ticket of choice and finalize the purchase! Congratulations, you now own a Generation Zero racehorse!

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