1. Get an Ordinals Wallet:

   • Choose one of these popular wallets to start working with ordinals:

     • Unisat Wallet (browser extension for Chrome)

     • Xverse Wallet (mobile and browser support)

     • Leather Wallet (focused on security)

     • OKX Wallet (multi-asset support)

   • Download and install your chosen wallet, and create a secure recovery phrase. This recovery phrase is critical to accessing your funds and ordinals. Store your recovery phrase is a safe place.
      

2. Set Up Named Accounts (Optional):

   • If you plan to manage multiple projects, creating separate named accounts within your wallet for each can help keep your ordinals organized. Check the documentation of your chosen wallet to see if this feature is supported.
      

3. Send Bitcoin to Wallet:

   • Fund your wallet with Bitcoin by copying your wallet’s address and transferring Bitcoin from an exchange like Coinbase or Binance.

   • Ensure you send a sufficient amount to cover future inscription and transaction fees.
      

4. Get Bitcoin Fee Forecast Extension (Optional):

   • Install the Bitcoin Fee Forecast extension to monitor Bitcoin transaction fees. This tool helps you optimize costs by predicting fee levels. 

   • The higher the fees, the more it costs to inscribe.
      

5. Inscribe a @Handle Name:

   • @Handles are more than just a personal identifier; they represent your unique presence in the Bitcoin ecosystem. As a universal identifier, an @handle connects your Bitcoin activities, enabling seamless interaction across decentralized applications and services. Once inscribed, it becomes a digital artifact embedded permanently on the Bitcoin blockchain, resistant to loss, censorship, or destruction.

   • Practical Uses:

     • Identify yourself in decentralized communities or platforms.

     • Secure a name for future projects or businesses.

     • Use as a digital signature for authentication or communication.

   • Long-Term Value:

     • These inscriptions are tradeable, lasting forever as part of the immutable Bitcoin ledger. They can be gifted, sold, or even passed down as a legacy asset to future generations.

   • How to Inscribe:

     • Visit an inscription platform, such as Unisat.io, that supports @handle inscriptions.

     • Perform a text search to ensure your desired @handle is available.

     • Inscribe your desired @handle as a text inscription by connecting your wallet and paying the inscription fee.

   • Verify the inscription appears in your wallet or explore the Bitcoin blockchain to see your permanent mark on the decentralized web.
      

6. Inscribe a Dot Meta Name:

   • Dot Meta (.meta) names are among the most valuable namespaces in the Bitcoin ecosystem, currently ranking in the top ten with over 4,000 names inscribed. This high adoption rate reflects their growing importance as primary identifiers within the emerging Metaweb.

   • Why Choose a .meta Name?

     • Universal Identifier: A .meta name connects your identity, project, or brand to the decentralized Metaweb, offering unparalleled discoverability.

     • Digital Artifact: Like @handles, .meta names are permanent inscriptions on the Bitcoin blockchain. They are resistant to censorship, centralized control, or deletion.

     • Long-Term Value: A .meta name is a digital asset that can be sold, traded, or passed down to future generations. It becomes a lasting legacy tied to your contributions in the decentralized web.

     • Metaweb Integration: As the primary namespace for the Metaweb, .meta names will play a critical role in organizing and connecting decentralized data, services, and identities.

   • How to Inscribe:

     • Use platforms like Unisat.io to check for .meta name availability.

     • Perform a text search to ensure your desired .meta is unique and unclaimed.

     • Follow the platform’s instructions to inscribe your .meta name as a text inscription.

     • Pay the required Bitcoin fees and verify your inscription in your wallet or on the blockchain.
        

Important Note: Double-check all wallet addresses and recovery information during setup. Always keep backups of your recovery phrases in secure, offline locations. Always check the url to make sure you are not connecting your wallet to a phishing site.