# Mainnet - Depositing Assets

#### Pre-requisite: Getting Started with Bond Hive

Before diving into investing on Bond Hive, ensure you are set up to navigate the platform smoothly. Our detailed video tutorials provide step-by-step guidance on using the deposit interface effectively. Here are the initial steps you need to follow:

1. **Minimum Deposit**: Prepare a minimum of 100 USDC for your deposit.
2. **Wallet Connection**: Connect to the mainnet using the Freighter wallet (used in our demonstration).

#### How to Invest on Bond Hive

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Follow these steps to invest in bonds on Bond Hive:

1. **Access the Platform**: Visit the Bond Hive application at <https://bondhive.xyz/app>. You can start the investment process by clicking on "Invest Now," "Launch dApp," or directly through the provided link. Connect the wallet first from mainnet to see the pools.
2. **Sort Investment Strategies**: Organize the available investment strategies by their Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Focus on the maturity terms and the highest APY for transparency in your investment decisions.
3. **Request a Quote**: Select the desired bond and press the "Invest" button to request a market-condition-based quote. This process takes approximately 15-18 seconds. Once the quote is ready, a "proceed" message will appear. Note that the quote remains valid for five minutes.
4. **Enter Investment Amount**: Input at least 100 USDC. The interface will display the estimated bonds, the estimated redemption amount, and the maturity date.
5. **Finalize the Transaction**: Click on "proceed," then approve the transaction through your wallet to complete the investment process.

By following these pre-requisites and steps, you will be well-prepared to navigate Bond Hive's platform and make informed investment choices.

#### Pre-requisite: Getting Started with Bond Hive

Before diving into investing on Bond Hive, ensure you are set up to navigate the platform smoothly. Our detailed video tutorials provide step-by-step guidance on using the deposit interface effectively. Here are the initial steps you need to follow:

1. **Minimum Deposit**: Prepare a minimum of 100 USDC for your deposit
2. **Wallet Connection**: Connect to the mainnet using the Freighter wallet (used in our demonstration)

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueBnZuxXfLw>" %}

#### How to Invest on Bond Hive

Follow these steps to invest in bonds on Bond Hive:

1. **Access the Platform**: Visit the Bond Hive application at <https://bondhive.xyz/app>. You can start the investment process by clicking on "Invest Now," "Launch dApp," or directly through the provided link
2. **Sort Investment Strategies**: Organize the available investment strategies by their Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Focus on the maturity terms and the highest APY for transparency in your investment decisions
3. **Request a Quote**: Select the desired bond and press the "Invest" button to request a market-condition-based quote. This process takes approximately 15-18 seconds. Once the quote is ready, a "proceed" message will appear. Note that the quote remains valid for five minutes
4. **Enter Investment Amount**: Input at least 100 USDC. The interface will display the estimated bonds, the estimated redemption amount, and the maturity date
5. **Finalize the Transaction**: Click on "proceed," then approve the transaction through your wallet to complete the investment process

By following these pre-requisites and steps, you will be well-prepared to navigate Bond Hive's platform and make informed investment choices.