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# Getting Started

## Three Steps to Begin

### Step 1: Choose a Challenge

1. Visit the [Edge Hour Challenge Page](https://www.deriw.com/edge-hour)
2. Customize your challenge parameters:
   1. Choose duration
   2. Select your entry amount (starting from $5 to the maximum)
   3. Select reward multiplier
3. Review your challenge details before confirming

> **Note**: Entry amount determines reward amount. For example, a $100 entry with 10x multiplier = $1,000 reward if successful.

### Step 2: Start Trading

1. Click "Start Challenge" and confirm payment
2. Challenge begins immediately—countdown starts
3. You receive $10,000 virtual capital to start trading

> **Important**: Each wallet address can only have one active challenge at a time.

### Step 3: Trade, Complete, Claim Rewards

1. Trade within the time limit
2. Meet all completion criteria (see [Challenge Rules section](/edge-hour/challenge-rules.md))
3. After challenge ends, click "Claim Reward"
4. Rewards sent directly to your wallet