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.
🎯 Understanding the zer0 Interface
Main Browser Window
When you open zer0, you'll see a clean, minimal interface designed for distraction-free browsing:
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│ ← → ↻ [🛡️] https://example.com [≡] [👤] │
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│ Your Content Here │
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│ 🟢 Tor Connected | 💰 Earning: 0.13 $zer0/min │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Key Interface Elements:
Tor protection active - you're anonymous
Tor disconnected - check connection
Real-time $zer0 earnings display
Access your wallet and balance
Settings, agents, and more
🔐 Your First Browsing Session
Step 1: Verify Tor Connection
Before browsing, ensure you're protected:
Look for the green shield icon in the address bar
You should see: "Congratulations. This browser is configured to use Tor."
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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
💰 Managing Your Wallet
Viewing Your Balance
Click the wallet icon 👤 in the top-right
View your current $zer0 balance and earnings
See pending rewards and transaction history
To send tokens to another wallet:
Click Send in wallet panel
Enter recipient's shielded address
Funds arrive in ~2 minutes (zk-shielded)
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Always verify addresses! zer0 uses shielded addresses that start with zs1... for maximum privacy.
Receiving $zer0
To receive tokens:
Click Receive in wallet panel
Copy your shielded address (starts with zs1...)
Funds appear automatically in your wallet
🔧 Essential Settings
Privacy Settings (Recommended)
Navigate to Menu (≡) → Settings → Privacy :
Essential Privacy Controls:
Network Settings
Menu (≡) → Settings → Network :
Setting
Recommended
Description
Routes all traffic through Tor
Connect to Tor on startup
Get new Tor route (click shield)
Earning Settings
Menu (≡) → Settings → Earning :
🤖 Using Your First AI Agent
Let's run a simple agent to see the power of private AI:
Example: Research Agent
Open AI Agents Panel
Click Menu (≡) → AI Agents
Select Research Agent
Click on Research Agent tile
Watch it Work
Returns summary in ~30 seconds
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All agent processing is local. Even we don't know what you're researching!
🎓 Learning More
Understanding the Basics
How zer0 keeps you completely anonymous
Master the full power of zer0 agents
Understanding the $zer0 flywheel
🚀 Power User Tips
Keyboard Shortcuts
Master these shortcuts for faster browsing:
Maximizing Earnings
Pro strategies to earn more $zer0:
Enable Privacy-Preserving Ads
Settings → Earning → Enable ads
Earn 2x more while maintaining privacy
Ads are zk-cohort based (no PII)
Refer Friends
Earn 5% of their lifetime earnings
They get a bonus 100 $zer0 on signup
Stake Your Tokens
Lock $zer0 to run a mixnode
Earn 15% APY + transaction fees
Run Premium Agents
Rent out specialized agents
Popular agents can earn 50-100 $zer0/day
🔒 Security Best Practices
Protecting Your Wallet
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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:
✅ 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
🆘 Common Issues & Solutions
chevron-right hashtag Solution:
Check that Tor is connected (green shield)
Earnings are distributed every 10 minutes - wait a bit
Ensure wallet is synced (check sync status in wallet panel)
Restart browser if issue persists
chevron-right hashtag 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
chevron-right hashtag 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
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Ensure you have enough RAM (4GB minimum)
Check internet connection for agent updates
Update zer0 to latest version
🎯 Daily Checklist
Make zer0 part of your routine:
Daily:
Weekly:
Monthly:
Ready to dive deeper? Explore these advanced topics:
Earn 15% APY by staking $zer0
Help secure the network and earn fees
Discover and rent specialized agents
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