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

# How to Stake Liquidity

> Simple step-by-step guide on how to Stake Bitcoin Liquidity on NLX

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<Warning>
  The following guide is for informational purposes only. Depositing liquidity perpetual futures carries significant risks. This is not financial advice.
</Warning>

# Funding Your Wallet

To start providing liquidity on NLX, you first need to fund your Core Wallet with **CORE**, the native token of the Core Blockchain. You'll need CORE to cover transaction fees when interacting with NLX. [Learn how to on-board on Core.](/basics)

<Tip>
  If you're new to Web3, we recommend watching this video playlist by [Core DAO](https://coredao.org).

  These short videos cover everything you need to start your on-chain web3 journey.
  [Watch Now.](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZzB4XB7DZSgz9Kl6nYWenspxqnQgyLMe)
</Tip>

With CORE in your wallet, the next step is to acquire **BTC** to stake on NLX. For this guide, we’ll use **coreBTC**, Core's native wrapped BTC. You can get coreBTC in two ways:

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  If you already have BTC, you can bridge it directly to your Core Wallet using the coreBTC bridge. [Click here](/bridging#bridging-from-bitcoin-to-core-via-coreBTC-bridge) to learn how to bridge from Bitcoin to Core.
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  Alternatively, you can use the CORE in your wallet to buy coreBTC on-chain through any of these DEXs:

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