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# Deposit into a pool

Depositing into a pool is straightforward, and you keep custody the whole time.

**Steps**

1. **Connect your wallet.** Social login is supported.
2. **Have USDC.** Bring crypto or buy directly with the on-ramp. You don't pick a network: Pool Party handles it. If you don't hold the right asset on the pool's network, the interface offers a bridge inline.
3. **Choose the pool** and review its mandate, holdings, manager, and fees.
4. **Deposit in USDC.** The pool's contract records your share, tied to your wallet, and your USDC is put to work in the strategy. There is no share token to hold.
5. **Done.** Your position shows in the app and is recorded on-chain.

{% hint style="info" %}
Your share is internal to the contract and accessed only from your wallet. That is what keeps the deposit self-custodial.
{% endhint %}


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