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# Mint leadBTC

### Steps

1. **Choose target network** (e.g., BNB Chain).
2. **Enter BTC amount.** The app will estimate Bitcoin network fee.
3. **Connect EVM wallet** (to receive leadBTC).
4. **Connect Bitcoin wallet** and confirm the transaction. The app includes the required memo automatically.
5. **Wait for confirmations.** Typical time: \~60 minutes depending on Bitcoin network conditions.

### Do's & Don'ts

* ✅ Always mint from your **self-custody** Bitcoin wallet.
* ❌ Do **not** send from an exchange deposit address.
* ❌ Do **not** send directly to the reserve address outside the app flow (no memo, no mapping).

### After mint

* You’ll see leadBTC in your EVM wallet on the selected network.
* You can bridge it to other supported chains or use it in DeFi.


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