> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cicada-finance.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cicada-finance.gitbook.io/docs/quick-guide.md).

# Quick Guide

This section provides a concise, user-oriented guide to participating in CICADA Finance. It is intended to help users quickly understand how to access onchain asset management products without requiring prior knowledge of the underlying protocol architecture.

### Step 1: Visit CICADA Finance and enter the Market

Visit the official CICADA Finance website or find the market page directly here\
<https://cicada.finance/market>&#x20;

### Step 2: Connect Your Wallet

Connect your wallet on the market page. Supported wallets may include commonly used onchain wallets across supported networks. Users should ensure their wallet is connected to the correct network corresponding to the selected asset.After connecting your wallet, navigate to the asset section. CICADA Finance organizes assets by RWA market, such as:

* QuantFi
* SupplyChainFi
* CorporateFi
* ComputeFi

Each RWA market represents a different category of real-yield assets with distinct risk, liquidity, and yield characteristics.

### Step 3: Select an Asset

Choose a specific asset within the selected market. Each asset page provides key information, including:

* Asset description and purpose
* Yield mechanism (e.g. rebase distribution)
* Subscription and redemption rules

**Example:**&#x51;uantFi → rtUSQ

### Step 4: Subscribe and Receive Yield-Bearing Tokens

Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe to the selected asset. For assets such as rtUSQ:

* Users subscribe with supported stablecoin, like USDT
* Yield-bearing asset rtUSQ are issued to the user’s wallet
* Yield is reflected automatically through a rebase mechanism

**Key Characteristics**

* **No** **staking** required
* **No manual** **claiming** of rewards
* Yield distribution and compounding handled **automatically**
* Subscription availability is subject to **specific windows and settlement rules**

### Step 5: Hold, Trade, or Participate in Ecosystem Activities

After receiving yield-bearing asset rtUSQ, users may choose to:

* **Hold the asset** to continue participating in yield distribution
* **Trade on supported secondary markets**, subject to available liquidity
* **Participate in ecosystem activities**, such as partner programs or protocol-enabled opportunities, where applicable

Participation options may vary depending on the asset type and current ecosystem integrations.

### Step 6: Redeem

Some assets (eg. rtUSQ) support structured redemption mechanisms. For assets with scheduled redemption windows:

* Redemption requests must be submitted during the designated window
* Settlement occurs after the window closes, based on predefined rules
* Underlying assets may only be claimed after the settlement period concludes

Details for each asset’s redemption process are displayed on the asset interface.

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### Important Notes

* Each asset on CICADA Finance may have distinct subscription, redemption, liquidity, and yield mechanics
* Secondary market liquidity may vary and is subject to market conditions
* Participation in onchain asset management involves risk; users should review asset-specific disclosures before participating
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CICADA Finance enables users to access real-yield onchain assets through a streamlined, non-custodial interface. By abstracting complex asset management logic into standardized workflows, users can participate in diversified onchain asset management with minimal operational friction.