# PoolTogether on Optimism

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All you need to use PoolTogether on Optimism is a crypto wallet, ETH for gas fees, and USDC to deposit into the protocol. 

### Adding Optimism to your wallet

Optimism is [EVM](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/evm/)-equivalent. That makes it easy to use with many existing Ethereum wallets. If you’re unsure about the wallet you are using, follow [this link](#adding-optimism-to-your-wallet) for a complete list of wallets supporting the Optimism ecosystem.

In case you are using Metamask: The easiest way to add Optimism to your wallet is by using [Chainlist](https://chainlist.org/chain/10). Simply connect your wallet and tap on “Add to Metamask”.

### How to Deposit

Depositing into PoolTogether for the first time only includes three simple steps. Head to the Deposit tab in the PoolTogether App or follow [this link](https://app.pooltogether.com/deposit?network=optimism). Click on "Deposit to win" and choose the Optimism prize pool.

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<summary>Step 1: Enter deposit amount &#x26; review</summary>

First, make sure you are on the Optimism network. Enter the amount of USDC you want to deposit and click on **Review deposit**.

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The estimated average APR is a rough estimate based on the current TVL and daily prizes. [More information.](https://docs.pooltogether.com/welcome/faq#what-is-the-prize-apr)
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<summary>Step 2: Approve USDC tokens</summary>

To deposit into the Prize Pool, you need to allow the PoolTogether protocol to access the USDC tokens in your wallet. This happens through an approval transaction to the PoolTogether Prize Pool contracts.

Click on **Confirm approval** in the PoolTogether App and **confirm** the transaction in your wallet.

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The token approval does not make a deposit yet; it simply enables the protocol to use the tokens in your wallet. This is a one-time approval process per network.&#x20;
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<summary>Step 3: Deposit USDC</summary>

The "Deposit Confirmation" screen will automatically load after the approval transaction is completed. Click on **Confirm deposit** and **confirm** the deposit transaction in your wallet.&#x20;

After the transaction has been submitted, you will be forwarded to the "Deposit submitted" screen. You are now eligible for all future draws.&#x20;

To reflect your PoolTogether deposit, you will receive the [PTaOptUSDC](https://optimistic.etherscan.io/token/0x62bb4fc73094c83b5e952c2180b23fa7054954c4) ticket token. You can add it to your wallet with the information below:

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<table><thead><tr><th width="164.9442832269298">Ticker</th><th width="588.4285714285713">Contract Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>PTaOptUSDC</td><td><code>0x62bb4fc73094c83b5e952c2180b23fa7054954c4</code></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Checking for Prizes

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Prizes must be claimed within 60 days of them being awarded. Unclaimed prizes will no longer be claimable after 60 days.&#x20;
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Now that you have a PoolTogether deposit, you can check what prizes you won on the [Prizes](https://app.pooltogether.com/prizes) tab of the PoolTogether App.&#x20;

You have up to 60 days to claim a prize whenever you win. Claiming a prize will cost a transaction fee. Multiple prizes can be claimed at once.&#x20;

Follow [this link](https://docs.pooltogether.com/welcome/faq#prizes-and-winning) for information about prizes and winning.

### How to Withdraw

You can withdraw your deposit from PoolTogether in the [Account](https://app.pooltogether.com/account) tab of the PoolTogether App at any time.

To withdraw, choose a deposit and click on **Withdraw**. Next, enter the amount you want to withdraw and click **Review withdrawal**. On the next screen, hit **Confirm withdrawal** and **confirm** the transaction in your wallet.

### Helpful resources

* [Getting ETH or USDC & ETH on Optimism](https://docs.pooltogether.com/pooltogether/pooltogether-on-optimism/getting-usdc-and-eth-on-optimism)
* [A Pooler's Guide to Optimism](https://mirror.xyz/0x7437Ba619ab8bb0eb124B987647A27c95A9cc00F/LYjoXuD4krG-1NY_hTJYMmdkNjxFd6wqvG7hTVzcXOs)
* [Depositing into Optimism](https://help.optimism.io/hc/en-us/articles/5779675996187)
* [Getting started with MetaMask and Optimism](https://help.optimism.io/hc/en-us/articles/6223777057179-Getting-started-with-MetaMask-and-Optimism)
* [Getting started with Coinbase Wallet and Optimism](https://help.optimism.io/hc/en-us/articles/6228251383579-Getting-started-with-Coinbase-Wallet-and-Optimism)