First Steps

Congratulations on installing zer0! This guide will walk you through the essential features and help you get the most out of your privacy-first browsing experience.

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🎯 Understanding the zer0 Interface

Main Browser Window

When you open zer0, you'll see a clean, minimal interface designed for distraction-free browsing:

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  ← → ↻  [🛡️] https://example.com          [≡] [👤]    │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                         │
│                   Your Content Here                     │
│                                                         │
│  🟢 Tor Connected  |  💰 Earning: 0.13 $zer0/min       │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Key Interface Elements:

Icon	Meaning
🛡️ Shield (Green)	Tor protection active - you're anonymous
🛡️ Shield (Gray)	Tor disconnected - check connection
💰 Earnings Counter	Real-time $zer0 earnings display
👤 Wallet Icon	Access your wallet and balance
≡ Menu	Settings, agents, and more

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🔐 Your First Browsing Session

Step 1: Verify Tor Connection

Before browsing, ensure you're protected:

1. Look for the green shield icon in the address bar
2. Visit check.torproject.org
3. You should see: "Congratulations. This browser is configured to use Tor."

All your traffic is now anonymous! Your IP address is hidden, and your browsing cannot be tracked.

Step 2: Start Earning $zer0

You're already earning just by browsing! Here's how it works:

• 0.13 $zer0 per minute of active browsing
• Earnings are credited every 10 minutes
• View your balance by clicking the wallet icon 👤

Maximize Your Earnings:

• Keep zer0 open while working
• Browse normally - every page counts
• Enable privacy-preserving ads for 2x earnings
• Refer friends for 5% of their earnings

Step 3: Explore AI Agents

Click the menu (≡) → AI Agents to access on-device AI:

Built-in Agents:

• 🔍 Research Agent - Summarize articles and extract insights
• 💱 DeFi Agent - Private crypto swaps and yield optimization
• 📊 Data Agent - Analyze spreadsheets without uploading
• ✍️ Writing Agent - Generate content locally

All AI processing happens on your device. No data is sent to cloud servers.

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💰 Managing Your Wallet

Viewing Your Balance

1. Click the wallet icon 👤 in the top-right
2. View your current $zer0 balance and earnings
3. See pending rewards and transaction history

Sending $zer0

To send tokens to another wallet:

1. Click Send in wallet panel
2. Enter recipient's shielded address
3. Enter amount
4. Confirm transaction
5. Funds arrive in ~2 minutes (zk-shielded)

Always verify addresses! zer0 uses shielded addresses that start with zs1... for maximum privacy.

Receiving $zer0

To receive tokens:

1. Click Receive in wallet panel
2. Copy your shielded address (starts with zs1...)
3. Share with sender
4. Funds appear automatically in your wallet

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🔧 Essential Settings

Privacy Settings (Recommended)

Navigate to Menu (≡) → Settings → Privacy:

Essential Privacy Controls:

✅ Always Incognito Mode (cannot be disabled - your protection)
✅ Block Third-Party Cookies
✅ Block Trackers & Ads
✅ WebRTC Leak Prevention
✅ Fingerprinting Protection
✅ Auto-clear on Exit

Network Settings

Menu (≡) → Settings → Network:

Setting	Recommended	Description
Tor Routing	✅ Always On	Routes all traffic through Tor
Use Bridges	⚠️ If Blocked	For regions blocking Tor
Auto-Connect	✅ Enabled	Connect to Tor on startup
New Circuit	Manual	Get new Tor route (click shield)

Earning Settings

Menu (≡) → Settings → Earning:

✅ Earn $zer0 While Browsing (enabled by default)
⬜ Privacy-Preserving Ads (2x earnings, optional)
⬜ Auto-Stake Rewards (earn 15% APY, optional)
⬜ Referral Tracking (earn from referred users)

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🤖 Using Your First AI Agent

Let's run a simple agent to see the power of private AI:

Example: Research Agent

1. Open AI Agents Panel

   • Click Menu (≡) → AI Agents
2. Select Research Agent

   • Click on Research Agent tile
3. Give it a Task

   "Summarize the latest developments in zero-knowledge proofs"

4. Watch it Work

   • Agent searches privately
   • Processes data on-device
   • Returns summary in ~30 seconds
5. Results

   • Get a concise summary
   • No data left your device
   • No tracking or logging

All agent processing is local. Even we don't know what you're researching!

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🎓 Learning More

Understanding the Basics

🛡️ Privacy Architecture

How zer0 keeps you completely anonymous

🤖 AI Agents Deep Dive

Master the full power of zer0 agents

💰 Token Economics

Understanding the $zer0 flywheel

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🚀 Power User Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts

Master these shortcuts for faster browsing:

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl/Cmd + T	New private tab
Ctrl/Cmd + W	Close tab
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + N	New Tor circuit
Ctrl/Cmd + E	Open AI agent panel
Ctrl/Cmd + ,	Settings

Maximizing Earnings

Pro strategies to earn more $zer0:

1. Enable Privacy-Preserving Ads

   • Settings → Earning → Enable ads
   • Earn 2x more while maintaining privacy
   • Ads are zk-cohort based (no PII)
2. Refer Friends

   • Share your referral link
   • Earn 5% of their lifetime earnings
   • They get a bonus 100 $zer0 on signup
3. Stake Your Tokens

   • Lock $zer0 to run a mixnode
   • Earn 15% APY + transaction fees
   • Help secure the network
4. Run Premium Agents

   • Rent out specialized agents
   • Earn 10% of usage fees
   • Popular agents can earn 50-100 $zer0/day

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🔒 Security Best Practices

Protecting Your Wallet

CRITICAL: Seed Phrase Security

Your 24-word seed phrase is the ONLY way to recover your wallet. Follow these rules:

• ✅ Write it on paper (never digital)
• ✅ Store in multiple secure locations
• ✅ Never share with anyone (even zer0 team)
• ❌ Don't screenshot or save in cloud
• ❌ Don't email or message it
• ❌ Don't store in password managers

Avoiding Phishing

Stay safe from scams:

• ✅ Only download zer0 from official GitHub
• ✅ Verify URLs start with https://zer0.build
• ❌ Never enter seed phrase on any website
• ❌ Ignore DMs claiming to be zer0 support
• ❌ Don't click suspicious links promising free $zer0

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🆘 Common Issues & Solutions

Earnings not showing up

Solution:

1. Check that Tor is connected (green shield)
2. Earnings are distributed every 10 minutes - wait a bit
3. Ensure wallet is synced (check sync status in wallet panel)
4. Restart browser if issue persists

Browser is slow

Solution: Tor routing adds slight latency (this is normal for anonymity):

• First page loads may take 3-5 seconds
• Subsequent loads are faster
• Close unused tabs to improve performance
• Consider disabling heavy extensions

Can't access certain websites

Solution: Some sites block Tor exit nodes:

• Click shield → "New Tor Circuit" to try different exit node
• Use "Tor Circuit for this Site" to get dedicated route
• If persistent, report to [e-mail]

AI agent failed to run

Solution:

1. Ensure you have enough RAM (4GB minimum)
2. Check internet connection for agent updates
3. Try restarting the agent
4. Update zer0 to latest version

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🎯 Daily Checklist

Make zer0 part of your routine:

Daily:

• Open zer0 for browsing (start earning!)
• Check $zer0 balance and earnings
• Use AI agents for at least one task

Weekly:

• Review privacy settings
• Check for zer0 updates
• Explore agent marketplace for new tools

Monthly:

• Review staking options
• Consider running a mixnode
• Check referral earnings

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📚 What's Next?

Ready to dive deeper? Explore these advanced topics:

🏦 Staking Guide

Earn 15% APY by staking $zer0

🔧 Running a Mixnode

Help secure the network and earn fees

🛍️ Agent Marketplace

Discover and rent specialized agents

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