# Getting Started

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**RuneShot is a permissionless token launcher for the Runes protocol on Bitcoin, powered by NEAR tech.** It allows anyone to:

* Create a Bitcoin-native token using the Runes standard
* Launch it with a bonding curve model
* Graduate it to full trading via Rhea Finance liquidity pools
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<figure><img src="/files/en3CUsh2qzd8iUb8wQYg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Welcome to RuneShot.</p></figcaption></figure>

**Thanks to the power of chain and account abstraction (shoutout to NEAR), there’s no signup process, seed phrase, or wallet install needed to get started.**

All you need to do is:

* Navigate to RuneShot.&#x20;
* Deposit BTC to the deposit address.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/6I4ihJdhe29bg3BTULKO" alt="" width="446"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

It is important to note that only the first transfer gets bridged. Make sure to generate a new deposit address for each subsequent deposit, as each deposit address expires after 6 hours.

Deposits take around 30 minutes (3 Bitcoin block confirmations) to be completed for security reasons.&#x20;

**Alternative Deposit Methods:**

* You can also deposit **nBTC** directly to your RuneShot account.
* **wBTC** (Wormhole wBTC) is also suppported.

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**We recommend to read this FAQ on deposits before starting!** ⟶ [**READ HERE.**](/runemine/user-guides/runeshot-user-guide/runeshot-faq.md#what-wallet-do-i-need)
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<figure><img src="/files/OidFoj4FiiNLmpgpebhT" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>View your wallet, back up private key, restore wallet from private key.</p></figcaption></figure>

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Your RuneShot account is **self-custodial** and stored **in your browser**.

Ensure you **back up your private key** immediately (ideally before your first deposit) If your device is wiped or browser data is lost, you may **permanently lose access** to your account.
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