# Getting Started

RealClaw runs entirely through Telegram. Setting up your AI agent takes less than 10 minutes. You will need a Telegram account and USDC or SOL ready to deposit.

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## How to Set Up Your AI DeFi Agent

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### Open the RealClaw page

Go to [byreal.io/en/realclaw](https://www.byreal.io/en/realclaw) and click **Get Your RealClaw**.
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### Create your wallet

RealClaw creates a non-custodial embedded wallet for you during onboarding. Your private keys are split across [Privy](https://privy.io/)'s secure infrastructure and your device. RealClaw never has access to your keys.

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### Create and connect your Telegram bot

RealClaw communicates through a Telegram bot that you own. To create one:

1. Open Telegram and go to [@BotFather](https://t.me/BotFather)
2. Send `/newbot`
3. Enter a display name (e.g. "My RealClaw")
4. Enter a username ending in `bot` (e.g. `my_realclaw_bot`)
5. Copy the **Bot Token** BotFather sends back
6. Paste the Bot Token into the RealClaw onboarding page

> **Keep your Bot Token secret.** Anyone with this token can control your bot. If compromised, revoke it immediately via BotFather using `/revokebottoken`.
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### Deposit funds

Go to the console to find your wallet address:

* Solana [Console](https://www.byreal.io/en/realclaw/console)
* Mantle [Console](https://www.byreal.io/en/realclaw/mantle)

| Chain  | Supported Tokens                 | Notes                                        |
| ------ | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Solana | USDC, SOL, and other SPL tokens  | Primary chain. Most strategies operate here. |
| Mantle | USDC and supported ERC-20 tokens | EVM chain support                            |

USDC is recommended as your primary deposit token. Most strategies use USDC as the base asset.
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### Start chatting

Open your Telegram bot and send your first message:

* "What can you do?"
* "Show my balances"
* "Farm my USDC for stable yield"

RealClaw understands plain English. No commands or syntax to memorise.

> **All transactions are live with real funds.** There is no demo or test mode. Once you activate a strategy, RealClaw executes transactions automatically. Always set stop-losses and monitor your positions.
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## Credits

Credits are the usage units that power your RealClaw. Each strategy execution, transaction, and monitoring check consumes Credits.

| Item               | Amount                 | Notes                                              |
| ------------------ | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Initial allocation | 2,000 Credits          | Included with every new RealClaw                   |
| Rescue allocation  | 200 Credits (one-time) | For closing active strategies when Credits run out |

Check your balance at the [Console](https://www.byreal.io/en/realclaw/console) anytime. When your free Credits run out, you can top up directly from the Console using USDC on Solana.

> **When Credits reach zero, the agent stops.** Active strategies are no longer managed. Monitor your balance regularly.

For full details on top-ups, pricing, and how Credits work, see [Credits](/realclaw/credits.md).

## Risk Tiers

RealClaw supports three risk tiers that control how your strategies operate. You can switch anytime by telling RealClaw directly.

| Tier       | Style                                | Stop-Loss  | Best For                                      |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------ | ---------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Safe       | Capital preservation, stable yield   | Tight (5%) | New users, low-risk yield                     |
| Balanced   | Mix of stability and growth          | Moderate   | Most users                                    |
| Aggressive | Higher yield potential, wider swings | Wide       | Experienced users comfortable with volatility |

Switching tiers does not affect existing open positions. Only new strategies use the updated tier.


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