# Use Perena

**Use Perena at:** [**app.perena.org**](https://app.perena.org) **as your one stop shop to save and use your stablecoins.**

To get started, make sure you have:

* A **Solana-compatible wallet** (we recommend [Phantom](https://phantom.app/), [Solflare](https://www.solflare.com/), or [Backpack](https://backpack.app/))
* Some stablecoins ( preferably USDC ) that you would like to deposit and save with Perena
* Some **$SOL** in your wallet to cover transaction fees

💬 Need help? Join our community on [**Discord**](https://discord.com/invite/perenaorg)

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#### What You Can Do in the Perena Dapp

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The **Portfolio** page at [**app.perena.org**](https://app.perena.org) is where you interact with USD STAR (USD\*) — Perena’s yield-bearing digital dollar.

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### What you can do:

#### 1. View your Positions

* See your holdings across the entire Perena platform.
* View detailed breakdowns of: Individual deposits, Estimated APY, Total yield earned
* View Total Protocol TVL&#x20;

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#### 2.  **Deposit and Get USD\***

* Click the **“Get USD\*”** button to deposit your preferred amount.
* Currently, USDC is supported (more stablecoin options coming soon).
* Deposits are free — no minting fee is charged.
* Your USD\* starts earning real yield immediately — with no staking or lock-up required.

> 💡 **Tip**: Ensure your wallet has some $SOL to cover gas. Each transaction costs less than **0.00001 SOL**.

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#### 3. Redeem Anytime

* To convert USD\* back into USDC, simply click the **“Redeem”** button.
* A 0.01% redemption fee applies.

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The **Convert** page allows you to easily swap between supported stablecoins and USD STAR (USD\*), Perena’s yield-bearing digital dollar.

#### 1. Select the token you would like to convert

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#### 2. Type the amount you would like the convert and click Swap

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#### 3. To view more information:

* Expand the dropdown panel at the bottom of the Swap interface
* You’ll see the conversion rate, expected output, and estimated fee

> 💡 Make sure you have a small amount of **$SOL** in your wallet to cover gas fees. Each transaction typically costs less than **0.00001 SOL**.

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**Vaults in the Invest Page** are strategy-specific investment products offered by Perena and our ecosystem partners. Each vault is designed to generate yield by deploying capital into carefully curated positions — ranging from delta-neutral strategies to partner protocol integrations.

> ⚠️ **Beta Notice**\
> This feature is currently in beta. Please review strategy details carefully before depositing. Vaults may carry different risk profiles than USD\*.

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Check out and participate in Perena’s **Petals Program** rewards you for holding USD\*, generating yield, or inviting others.Visit Perena Season 1 page for more info​

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See the **composition of USD\*** — including asset allocation, strategy breakdown, and protocol exposure

Monitor performance and key metrics across Perena

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