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# Participate in an IDO/sale by staking $HODL.

To access IDO Sale, kindly proceed with the steps outlined below:

1. Obtain the desired amount of HODL in your wallet.
2. Stake the HODL in <https://HODLPad.io/tiers> by following these steps: \
   a. Approve the interaction. \
   b. Stake the desired amount of HODL.

Once the pool page becomes available for a specific project, ensure that you register for the Initial DEX Offering (IDO) to secure your spot.