# Getting started Embarking on your journey into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem requires setting up a few foundational components. While the world of DeFi offers unparalleled financial freedom and opportunities, it also necessitates a certain level of understanding and preparation to navigate it effectively. Once set up, you'll need to fund it, connecting you to a vast network of trading possibilities. The following guides are tailored to assist you at every step. From wallet creation and funding to connecting your wallet and granting the necessary permissions, we've got you covered. And when you're ready to dive deep into trading, our guide on executing swaps will ensure a seamless experience. For those who truly immerse themselves in DeFi, understanding how to monitor transactions using a blockchain explorer becomes second nature—and we'll show you just how to do that. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.yad.finance/getting-started.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.