# Getting Started

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What we do: DESU provides monetization methods for creators and their exclusive content that are entirely peer to peer, decentralized, and powered by smart contracts. DESU is a non custodial paid social network that gives the power back to the creator. 
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![Traditional Platforms Vs. DESU](https://3951828075-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FocszUfPXaoNizbNfirTo%2Fuploads%2Fd2UrttZMF5GOqqi2EGbY%2Fdesuvscefi.png?alt=media\&token=e21168c6-459b-4ddf-be2c-5f5203767c5e)

## Topics Covered: 

1. [Decentralized Subscription Payments](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/decentralized-subscription-payments)
2. [Tips & PPV Messages](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/tips-and-ppv-messages) 
3. [Social Tokens](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/social-tokens)
4. [Creator Earnings](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/creator-earnings)
5. [Referrals](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/referrals)

## Networks

**Ethereum Rinkeby Testnet**<br>

**Oasis Network - Emerald Paratime Testnet:**<br>

**Add the Emerald EVM Paratime to your metamask wallet witha  click of a button here:** [**https://docs.oasis.dev/general/developer-resources/emerald-paratime/**](https://docs.oasis.dev/general/developer-resources/emerald-paratime/)

![](https://3951828075-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FocszUfPXaoNizbNfirTo%2Fuploads%2FgCWSuR8rN2xuDL68oWlF%2Foasiswallet.metamask.png?alt=media\&token=2d81e9c2-2ca7-4dc7-a607-856515f45b29)

## How to use and test the DESU platform

### Testnet Tokens

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You will need some testnet ETH for gas and some testnet USDT to test and use the DESU platform.
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Rinkeby Testnet ETH: <https://faucets.chain.link/rinkeby>

Rinkeby Testnet USDT: <https://bybit-exchange.github.io/erc20-faucet/>

Oasis Emerald Testnet ROSE: <https://faucet.testnet.oasis.dev/> (select Emerald)

Oasis Emerald Testnet USDT: <https://discord.gg/N4k7vcM5tH>  (Request in Discord)

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### Guides: Jump right in

Follow our handy guides to get started on the basics as quickly as possible:

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[decentralized-subscription-payments](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/decentralized-subscription-payments)
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{% content-ref url="guides/tips-and-ppv-messages" %}
[tips-and-ppv-messages](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/tips-and-ppv-messages)
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{% content-ref url="guides/social-tokens" %}
[social-tokens](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/social-tokens)
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{% content-ref url="guides/referrals" %}
[referrals](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/referrals)
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{% content-ref url="guides/creator-earnings" %}
[creator-earnings](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/creator-earnings)
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{% content-ref url="guides/sign-up" %}
[sign-up](https://loopfin.gitbook.io/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/sign-up)
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