# Basics

- [Step-by-Step Guide to Buying $NDX](/nodexai-foundation-1/basics/step-by-step-guide-to-buying-usdndx.md): NOTE: Do not use centralized exchange wallets (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc.). You must use a self-custody wallet like MetaMask or Trust Wallet.
- [Create a Wallet](/nodexai-foundation-1/basics/step-by-step-guide-to-buying-usdndx/create-a-wallet.md): Creating a cryptocurrency wallet is the first step to managing your assets and participating in the NODEXAI ecosystem.
- [Get Ethereum](/nodexai-foundation-1/basics/step-by-step-guide-to-buying-usdndx/get-ethereum.md): Ethereum (ETH) is essential for interacting with the NODEXAI ecosystem and purchasing $NDX tokens.
- [Staking](/nodexai-foundation-1/basics/markdown.md)
- [Vesting & Cliff Period](/nodexai-foundation-1/basics/vesting-and-cliff-period.md)