--- title: Get Started in 3 Minutes slug: get-started-in-3-minutes icon: πŸš€ createdAt: 2022-12-14T06:30:46.000Z --- # Get Started: Whether you’re a builder, backer, or power-user, these quick links will walk you through the entire Alpaca stack, from grabbing your first $PACA to shipping an AI-powered Agent. All information can be found on our website: [Alpacanetwork.ai](https://alpacanetwork.ai) | Step | What you’ll do | CTA | | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 1. Acquire $PACA | $PACA is the entry ticket for staking, MODEL tokens, and liquidity pools. | [Buy $PACA on Uniswap β†—](https://shared.archbee.space/doc/Q41DE5ifFw6KmmxmAzF99/dPWxiDW5IXUuYXd7Z1CmB) | | 2. Stake & Vote | Lock tokens to get MODEL token airdrops (3.14% of supply) and steer the network | [Stake Now β†—](https://hub.alpacanetwork.ai/stake) | | 3. Join an IMO on Modelz | Swap $PACA for MODEL tokens during an Initial Model Offering on Modelz. | [Sign up for the Modelz IMO Waitlist β†—](https://www.alpacanetwork.ai/waitlist) | | 4. Tokenize Your Model | Launch a MODEL token in minutes with Modelz. | [Sign up for Modelz Beta β†—](https://www.alpacanetwork.ai/waitlist) | | 5. Build an Agent | Plug tokenized models into apps via our Agent SDK & APIs. | Agent Docs (Coming soon) | ## Essential Reading | Topic | Why it matters | Link | | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Tokenize any model in 60 seconds demo | Watch how Modelz delivers on its promises | Read [here](https://www.alpacanetwork.ai/articles/tokenize-any-model-in-3-steps-\(60-sec-demo\)-contest-to-win-paca) and watch [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMX90cISaEE) | | Tokenomics Deep Dive | Understand supply, fees, and emission schedules. | Read [Tokenomics β†—](https://shared.archbee.space/doc/gHxyWoNzDfRFnw1wnjPer/AKHTNfMj2hXNqEL0d7Lkt) | | Ecosystem Overview - Modelz | Understand our value proposition, roadmap and Modelz platform utility | Read [MODEL Layer article β†—](https://www.alpacanetwork.ai/waitlist) | | Why Tokenize AI Models? | Understand the value being the Modelz platform | Read [Why Tokenize AI Models?](https://www.alpacanetwork.ai/articles/why-tokenize-an-open-source-ai-model) article | | Roadmap | See what’s shipping next across all three layers. | [2025–2026 Roadmap β†—](https://shared.archbee.space/doc/_r_sKWYxv2RBQ4EpF9WsS/r7XKMQ_mVbQSYzbdtG0Ra) | ## Join the Community | Social | Link | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- | | Discord – Live support, dev channels, and snapshot voting alerts. | [Join Discord β†—](https://discord.gg/TEZDnb9EHE) | | Twitter / X – Release drops, governance polls, and ecosystem highlights. | [Follow @AlpacaNetworkAI β†—](https://x.com/AlpacaNetworkAI) | | Telegram Community | | | Newsletter – Monthly round-ups and early beta invites. | [Join Waitlist β†—](https://www.alpacanetwork.ai/waitlist) | Questions? **Ping us in Discord or email Esteban\@alpaca.network**, we’re here 24/7 to help you stake, build, and earn. Ready? [Grab your first $PACA](https://shared.archbee.space/doc/gHxyWoNzDfRFnw1wnjPer/AKHTNfMj2hXNqEL0d7Lkt) and take the loop for a spin.