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# 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="/files/DPVRrNbGfhTGfRixglxd" 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="/files/GlSbANJYp0uxQxyFZJc5" 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="/files/OKkkoQIvOG43KsFA6JRq" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/AEn9mZ9z6ByVsaa1q6Br" 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="/files/cPLaJS8dPZXumCILVVCt" 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="/files/n0QBFs96aeMMsP52dy6e" 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="/files/r4CDyvNz8mhP3hlyE28i" 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="/files/EKYBKiKWbcVcalnnkU0L" 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="/files/9DZAYpJfn6nFJYQ243oY" 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="/files/b6hFYZ1qnJYHlLK6zLNK" 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="/files/HoWmzH32fn4cNuDUbr8B" 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="/files/VSctCN1E3WhFlC6uk3mk" 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="/files/B7m0TmS9xyEhVYXS2XxE" 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="/files/qJF2b2EPqTxC1XztUl8L" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose Token, Put Exipry Date, Put Strike Price, and number of put options to mint</p></figcaption></figure>

### Video Tutorial:

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How to Mint Options on the OptionFlow Testnet - Step-by-Step Guide
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