# How to get veELCT

### Requirements:

* Have MetaMask set to the Fantom Opera Network
* Have $ELCT and/or PROTO tokens in your wallet
* Have $FTM in your wallet for gas fees

### Steps to follow: 

1\. Go to [ProtoFi App](https://fantombank.protofi.app/)

2\. Connect wallet.

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3\. Go to the Nav bar, click on Gauge Voting and select Lock & Vote.

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4\. Enter the amount of PROTO or ELCT you want to lock.

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5\. Enter the length of time you want to lock PROTO or ELCT.

* Longer lock period generate more veELCT 
* Locked PROTO or ELCT cannot be unlocked until the lock period ends

6\. Click on Approve.

7\. Confirm approval in MetaMask.

8\. Then click on Lock $PROTO / $ELCT tokens.

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9\. Confirm lock in MetaMask.

10\. After confirmation, you will still be able to add more tokens or increase the lock duration by clicking on “Change lock period”.

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