# Minting Options on the OptionFlow Testnet

### Step 1: Make a Testnet Wallet <a href="#toc_2" id="toc_2"></a>

We will create an **Eternl** wallet for this example.&#x20;

[Download Eternl Chrome Extension Here](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/eternl/kmhcihpebfmpgmihbkipmjlmmioameka).&#x20;

Once you download the wallet extension and open it up, it should look like this ⬇️ ⬇️

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FJHL7VcN1RJYOAkfoJxIW%2FScreenshot%202023-11-06%20at%202.10.14%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a4dd1d30-47c4-4bf2-b5e5-9bbcb07ad2aa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Eternl Cardano Light Wallet</p></figcaption></figure>

* Click on the purple button at the lower right corner of the app and choose the **Pre-Pred** network before creating the new wallet.

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FlV68gXt63XsFo9QuYx9Y%2FScreenshot%202023-11-06%20at%202.05.44%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=49532d40-0bbe-47ba-903f-538da08b2e7d" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Pre-Production Testnet</p></figcaption></figure>

* Click on the **Create Wallet** button at the center of the app

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FsZV5gctJvkZkI5vscrkR%2FScreenshot%202023-10-29%20at%2010.46.14%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=49475a9f-4cf3-43dc-8e2d-c2c9f5a80e7b" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Complete the wallet creation process, use best practices, and do not share your wallet passphrase with anyone.

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FXoIj89meb07f72vjVnYG%2FScreenshot%202023-11-06%20at%202.16.43%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6b9a7298-95de-459f-9c2c-0cc4faa60148" alt=""><figcaption><p>Complete the wallet creation process</p></figcaption></figure>

* Once you've completed the wallet creation process, find your receiving address by clicking on the "Receive" Button within the wallet menu tabs.

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FJNScV7xO5LHrznl7qT3i%2Fclick%20Receive%20button.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7c723d3b-8e9d-49c0-97d2-d3ed46b69ee5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click the receive button to see your receiving address </p></figcaption></figure>

* Click on the Copy icon to the right of your receiving address to copy your receiving address to your clipboard.

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FPiYw9XrpavuXHXXA9emr%2Fcopy%20receiving%20address.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ed89d318-b7cb-49a2-b749-1dad22dae556" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click icon to copy to clipboard</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 2: Get Testnet ADA or (tADA)

Head over to the <https://docs.cardano.org/cardano-testnet/tools/faucet/>

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2F3toL7i8gVUGLQjm5hRrL%2FScreenshot%202023-10-29%20at%2010.50.35%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7aeed59a-5c07-437e-868c-2901633cffb6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose the Pre-Production Testnet</p></figcaption></figure>

* Paste your receiving address into the Testnet "Address" input box,click the capthca ✅ then click the **REQUEST FUNDS** button.

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FhBhrfYlxbkykixSN3Vr6%2FScreenshot%202023-10-29%20at%2010.54.05%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=73d8ce63-f281-45ec-a179-9809b490d866" alt=""><figcaption><p>Check the captcha box and click REQUEST FUNDS button</p></figcaption></figure>

* You should receive your tADA within a few seconds to a few minutes. As soon as you receive your tAda you can request some testnet tokens to write call and put options.&#x20;

### Step 3: Request OptionFlow Testnet tOPT, tMILK and tUSD for testing

* Make sure to select pre-prod as your network and send at least 5 tADA to the following address: **addr\_test1vz0kjerswem0tn0ha5qmys6f0h0qzdz4gdhwwl6pj0kkrysjwyawt**

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2Fv5aHJ7DsCniw4gPjQPoH%2FSend%20tADA%20to%20Walllet%20address.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cbc23995-86ef-4367-881c-931f7f54f5f7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Send at least 5 tADA to the address provided to get your testnet tOPT, tMILK, tUSD.</p></figcaption></figure>

* You will receive tOPT, tMILK, and tUSD for testing within a minute or two.

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FJPU1o2dABST96cniYaZ3%2FScreenshot%202023-11-06%20at%203.31.08%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5d844ef7-43bd-47c3-aa93-0081f9d27f8d" alt=""><figcaption><p>You will receive your tesnet tokens in your wallet</p></figcaption></figure>

* Once you receive your testnet tokens, you're ready to mint options on the testnet.
* Click on the connector icon on the right-hand side of your wallet to make and make sure the icon is green before connecting to the OptionFlow testnet.

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FJDjbVovAXC3O4FZCp5Qy%2Fmake%20sure%20your%20wallet%20is%20connected%20(gren%20button%20on).png?alt=media&#x26;token=1de12801-c419-4747-bb08-f6117ac34356" alt=""><figcaption><p>Make sure your wallet is <strong>connected</strong> and the connector icon is green</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 4: Mint Options on the OptionFlow Testnet

* Got To <https://testnet.optionflow.finance/minting>
* Connect your Eternl wallet with the included tADA, tOPT, tMILK, and tUSD to the OptionFlow testnet dapp by clicking the **connect wallet** button on the upper right corner.

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2F4F8RcCxXJWauAWosM27T%2Fconnect%20wallet%20to%20optionflow%20testned.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1b65fbe1-9776-4a4f-bc2e-9444ef13cfee" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect your wallet to the OptionFlow testnet</p></figcaption></figure>

### Example 1: Mint 1 January 2024 tMILK Call w/ Strike Price @ 10.012 tADA

* Let's mint a January 2024 tMILK Call option with a strike price at 10.012 tADA
  * Choose your Token
  * Choose your Option Expiration date
  * Choose your Strike Price
  * Choose the Number of Options you want to mint
  * Click the **Create Option** Button & Sign

<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FdP4PT7RMIG02tFAmf90s%2Fchose%20token%20expiration%20date%20and%20strike%20price.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c240505c-1056-4538-b13f-acc3d1bb3d63" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose Token, Call Exipry Date, Call Strike Price, and number of call options to mint</p></figcaption></figure>

### Example 2: Mint 7 May 2024 Puts w/ Strike Price @ 10.012 tADA

Let's mint 7 May 2024 Put options with a strike price at 10.012 tADA

* Choose your Token
* Choose your Option Expiration date
* Choose your Strike Price
* Choose the Number of Options you want to mint
* Click the **Create Option** Button & Sign

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<figure><img src="https://4213090419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fp0V5iR8txtjUy3hCWLJ4%2Fuploads%2FNPiKkikzAvemmJPJs2D0%2Fmint%2010%20tusd%20may%202024%20options.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c0e4c46d-328f-467a-819d-be71b78a46a8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose Token, Put Exipry Date, Put Strike Price, and number of put options to mint</p></figcaption></figure>

### Video Tutorial:

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Nk3imKimGAs?si=cyNU7M60UoVJorqZ>" %}
How to Mint Options on the OptionFlow Testnet - Step-by-Step Guide
{% endembed %}


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