> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://the-fedz.gitbook.io/the-fedz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://the-fedz.gitbook.io/the-fedz/the-fedz-elements-rules-and-tokenomics/lifecycle-how-to-participate.md).

# 🔁 Lifecycle: How to Participate

#### Step 1: Mint or Buy a Fedz NFT

* Access seasonal mint events or buy on secondary markets.
* Limited supply and tier-based membership.

#### Step 2: Provide Liquidity

* Deposit FUSD and USDT into The Fedz private Uniswap V4 pool.
* Receive an LP token representing your position.
* Your liquidity becomes partially locked by Hooks, signaling your commitment.

#### Step 3: Earn sbFUSD

* Earn sbFUSD in proportion to your LP position.
* Represents your staking buffer and is non-transferable.

#### Step 4: Print $FUSD

* Burn sbFUSD in the printing contract.
* Print $FUSD at a 1:1 ratio, respecting any active round caps (e.g., if capped at 50%, only 50 $FUSD now, remainder next round).