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# USE

- [Wallets](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/wallets.md): Cryptocurrency wallets are a cornerstone of Web3, giving you full control over your funds. Aleph Zero offers its own native web wallet as well as collaborates with several third-party wallet providers
- [Explorer](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/explorer.md): The Aleph Zero Explorer is available through Subscan and provides real-time information on all on-chain activities.
- [Ledger](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/ledger.md): Ledger hardware wallets are considered to be one of the most secure ways to store a variety of digital assets, including Aleph Zero (AZERO).
- [Telegram Notifications](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/telegram-notifications.md)
- [Aleph Zero Signer](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/aleph-zero-signer.md)
- [General introduction](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/aleph-zero-signer/general-introduction.md): The Aleph Zero Signer is the dedicated account manager extension for interacting with the Aleph Zero ecosystem.
- [What does Signer do?](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/aleph-zero-signer/what-does-signer-do.md)
- [What are Sub-accounts and Sub-account paths?](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/aleph-zero-signer/what-are-sub-accounts-and-sub-account-paths.md)
- [Why is it critical to store your Secret Phrase in a safe place?](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/aleph-zero-signer/why-is-it-critical-to-store-your-secret-phrase-in-a-safe-place.md)
- [How to forget and restore accounts?](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/aleph-zero-signer/how-to-forget-and-restore-accounts.md)
- [What are Networks?](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/aleph-zero-signer/what-are-networks.md)
- [What are Trusted apps?](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/aleph-zero-signer/what-are-trusted-apps.md)
- [Dashboard](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/dashboard.md)
- [Dashboard basics](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/dashboard/dashboard-basics.md): A general guide to using Aleph Zero Dashboard
- [Overview](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/dashboard/overview.md): Overview of the UI on the Aleph Zero Dashboard
- [Stake](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake.md)
- [Staking Basics](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/staking-basics.md): Get started with staking on Aleph Zero's secure blockchain with privacy-enhancing technology.
- [Staking Menu Overview](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/staking-menu-overview.md): Overview of the Staking UI on azero.dev
- [How to Start Staking with the Aleph Zero Dashboard](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/how-to-start-staking-with-the-aleph-zero-dashboard.md): This guide will outline how to stake via the Aleph Zero Dashboard
- [How to Start Staking With the Developer Wallet](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/how-to-start-staking-with-the-developer-wallet.md): This section explains how to become a nominator by bonding your AZERO and staking them to safeguard the Aleph Zero blockchain.
- [How to start staking using Ledger hardware wallet](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/how-to-start-staking-using-ledger-hardware-wallet.md): Learn how to stake your AZERO coins using Ledger hardware wallet and azero.dev.
- [How to Change Nominations](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/how-to-change-nominations.md): Learn how to change nominations when staking on Aleph Zero's secure blockchain with privacy-enhancing technology.
- [How to Stop Staking](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/how-to-stop-staking.md): Follow these steps to stop staking on Aleph Zero, a secure blockchain with zk-proof technology.
- [Staking Rewards](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/staking-rewards.md): In this section, we go over the mechanism determining validator and nominator compensation for their work in safeguarding the network.
- [Validators](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/validators.md): Validators are members of Aleph Zero community who run the nodes responsible for creating and securing the Aleph Zero blockchain.
- [Commission and Foundation Nodes](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/commission-and-foundation-nodes.md): Understand the commission and foundation nodes in Aleph Zero's staking process, a secure blockchain with zk-proof technology.
- [Proxy Accounts](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/stake/proxy-accounts.md): Learn what proxy accounts are and how to create them
- [Validate](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate.md)
- [Validating Overview](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/validating-overview.md): This document will guide you through the core concepts and the procedure of becoming a validator on the Aleph Zero network.
- [Hardware requirements](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/hardware-requirements.md)
- [Running an Aleph Node on Testnet](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet.md): This section guides you through the process of running the node and verifying that it's working.
- [Downloading and running the node](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/downloading-and-running-the-node.md): After completing this section, your node will be connected to the Aleph Zero Testnet and will start receiving blocks from the network.
- [Verifying your setup](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/verifying-your-setup.md): Some simple steps to make sure your node is running and is in fact to connect to the network correctly.
- [Customizing your setup](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/customizing-your-setup.md): If the script we provide isn't flexible enough for your needs, in this section you will find more ways to customize your setup.
- [Building and running from source \[advanced\]](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/building-and-running-from-source-advanced.md): This section is intended for power users who are sure what they are doing: it is not recommended by default.
- [Building from source](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/building-and-running-from-source-advanced/building-from-source.md)
- [Set environment variables](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/building-and-running-from-source-advanced/set-environment-variables.md): Set environment variables when running an Aleph node on the testnet for validating transactions.
- [Download DB snapshot](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/building-and-running-from-source-advanced/download-db-snapshot.md): Download a database snapshot to run an Aleph node on the testnet for validating transactions.
- [Running the binary](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/building-and-running-from-source-advanced/running-the-binary.md): Run an Aleph node on the testnet for validating transactions with these instructions.
- [Appendix: Ports, addresses, validators, and archivists](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-testnet/appendix-ports-addresses-validators-and-archivists.md): This page aims to provide more context with regard to the ports and which of them should be made available publicly.
- [Running an Aleph Node on Mainnet](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-mainnet.md): Run an Aleph node on the mainnet using these instructions, and validate transactions on a secure blockchain with zk-proof tech.
- [Running the node](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-mainnet/running-the-node.md): After completing this section, your node will be connected to the Aleph Zero Testnet and will start receiving blocks from the network.
- [Building and running from source \[advanced\]](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/running-an-aleph-node-on-mainnet/building-and-running-from-source-advanced.md): This section is intended for power users who are sure what they are doing: it is not recommended by default.
- [Setting your identity](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/setting-your-identity.md): This section will guide you through the process of attaching real-world information to your Aleph account.
- [Making the node validate](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/making-the-node-validate.md): So far you have set up a node that is ready to become a validator from the setup standpoint. That said, there are some additional actions you need to perform to actually take part in the rotation.
- [Securing your validator](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/securing-your-validator.md): Even though this page attempts to cover some good practices when setting up a validator, it is not meant to be an absolute guide for creating an iron-clad validator but rather a starting point.
- [Troubleshooting](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/troubleshooting.md): This page contains a handful of tips for solving problems with your validator node
- [Elections and Rewards Math](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/elections-and-rewards-math.md): Understand the mathematics behind Aleph Zero's validator elections and rewards.
- [Testnet Validator Airdrop](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/testnet-validator-airdrop.md): Get rewards for running a Testnet validator node
- [Foundation Nomination Program](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/validate/foundation-nomination-program.md): This page describes the Foundation Nomination Program (FNP): an initiative to support community validators by delegating Aleph Zero Foundation's stake to them.
- [Using the EVM-layer](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/using-the-evm-layer.md)
- [Governance](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/governance.md)
- [Token](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/governance/token.md)
- [Multisig Accounts](https://docs.alephzero.org/aleph-zero/use/governance/multisig-accounts.md)