# Deposit Assets

#### Overview

This page explains how to **deposit assets into a Vault** on Secured Finance.

By depositing assets into a Vault, users can participate in automated yield strategies without actively managing positions.\
In return for a deposit, users receive **Vault Shares**, which represent their proportional ownership of the Vault.

For the initial release, deposits are supported for the **JPYC Vault**.

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### Before You Deposit

Before depositing assets into a Vault, please ensure the following:

* You have a supported wallet (e.g. MetaMask)
* Your wallet is connected to the correct network
* You hold the required asset (e.g. JPYC)
* You understand that Vault returns are **variable** and **not guaranteed**

Depositing into a Vault is not the same as depositing into a bank account.\
The value of your position may increase or decrease over time depending on strategy performance.

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### What Happens When You Deposit

When you deposit assets into a Vault:

1. Your assets are transferred to the Vault contract
2. The Vault mints **Vault Shares** to your wallet
3. The deposited assets are allocated to one or more strategies
4. Yield generated by the strategies increases the value of Vault Shares over time

The number of Vault Shares you hold does not change unless you deposit or withdraw.\
Instead, the **value per share** changes as yield accrues.

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### Step-by-Step: Depositing Assets

#### Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

* Open the Secured Finance application
* Click **Connect Wallet**
* Select your wallet provider and approve the connection

Once connected, your wallet address and balances will be displayed.

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#### Step 2: Select a Vault

* Navigate to the **Vaults** section
* Choose the Vault you want to deposit into
  * For example: **JPYC Vault**

Each Vault supports a single base asset.

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#### Step 3: Enter Deposit Amount

* Enter the amount of assets you wish to deposit
* Review the estimated number of Vault Shares you will receive
* Check any minimum or maximum deposit limits (if applicable)

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#### Step 4: Approve Asset Usage

Before your first deposit, you must approve the Vault to use your assets.

* Click **Approve**
* Confirm the transaction in your wallet
* Wait for the approval transaction to be confirmed

This step is required only once per asset per Vault.

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#### Step 5: Confirm Deposit

* Click **Deposit**
* Confirm the transaction in your wallet
* Wait for the transaction to be finalized on-chain

After confirmation, your Vault Shares will be credited to your wallet.

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### After Depositing

Once your deposit is complete:

* Your Vault Share balance will be updated
* Your position will appear in your portfolio
* Yield will begin accruing automatically

No further action is required to earn yield.

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### Important Notes

* Deposits are subject to blockchain transaction fees
* Depositing does not lock your assets for a fixed period
* Vault Shares can be redeemed later to withdraw assets
* The value of your position may fluctuate over time

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### Next Steps

After depositing assets, you may want to:

* Monitor your Vault position
* Learn how withdrawals work
* Understand how yield is generated

These topics are covered in the following sections.