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# Bootstrapping Guide

## Video Explainer

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## Guide

1\) Connect to [Acala Apps](https://apps.acala.network/). Click on `Swap` on the left-hand side.&#x20;

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2\) Click `Bootstrap` at the top of the page. Then, select the Pool you'd like to contribute liquidity to. Then click on the indigo `Bootstrap` button.

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3\) In the bootstrap, you have the opportunity to provide one token or both tokens in the pair. **If you are contributing only one side of the Pool, you are effectively converting 50% of that token into the other token at the exchange rate when the bootstrap ends.**

Select what type of liquidity you'd like to provide, enter the amount and click `Bootstrap`.

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4\) The screen will update showing you that you have successfully added your tokens to the Bootstrap.

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5\) You can return to the Boostrap page to track the status of the pool along with your estimated LP share.

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6\) When the bootstrap ends, return to the Bootstrap page and click `Claim` on the pool you provided liquidity to.

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7\) Click `Claim`.

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8\) Go to the Earn tab and select the pool that matches your LP tokens. Click `Stake/Unstake`.

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9\) Enter the amount of LP tokens you want to stake. Remember, you will only earn incentive rewards on the tokens that you stake. Click `Stake`.

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10\) Your LP tokens are now staked. You can click on the `Details` arrow at the bottom of the pool to track your ACA rewards.

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Read more about Bootstrap Program [here](https://docs.acalaswap.app/overview/bootstrap-program).