# 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](/files/4YDzStKo8NwTBd0kkkvO)

## Topics Covered: 

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

## 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/)

![](/files/FMDP2c4DZaY0yN53by9I)

## 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](/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/decentralized-subscription-payments.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/DN8zP6GZPLGBAwjuFHAh" %}
[Tips & PPV Messages](/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/tips-and-ppv-messages.md)
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[Social Tokens](/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/social-tokens.md)
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[Referrals](/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/referrals.md)
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[Creator Earnings](/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/creator-earnings.md)
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[Sign Up!](/desu-or-decentralized-subscription-payments/guides/sign-up.md)
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