# Prerequisites

* [Creating your first wallet](https://docs.carv.io/carv-protocol/verifier-node-explained/join-alphanet-verifier-nodes/prerequisites#create-a-wallet)
* [Buy a Verifier Node](https://docs.carv.io/carv-protocol/verifier-node-explained/how-to-purchase-nodes)

Participation Options:

* [Try delegation](https://docs.carv.io/carv-protocol/verifier-node-explained/join-alphanet-verifier-nodes/delegation-tutorial)
* [Operate your own node](https://docs.carv.io/carv-protocol/verifier-node-explained/join-alphanet-verifier-nodes/operating-a-verifier-node)

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## Prerequisites

In this tutorial, we will guide you through creating a new test wallet. We'll use MetaMask as an example, but feel free to use any wallet of your choice.

### Create a wallet

**Step 1 - Install the wallet plugin of your choice.**

MetaMask:[ https://metamask.io/download/](https://metamask.io/download/)

OKX:[ https://www.okx.com/help/use-the-okx-wallet-web-extension-to-easily-play-stader](https://www.okx.com/help/use-the-okx-wallet-web-extension-to-easily-play-stader)

WalletConnect:[ https://walletconnect.com/](https://walletconnect.com/)

**Step 2 - Create a test wallet**

Follow the instruction to create a wallet

For guidance on setting up a MetaMask wallet, visit the[ MetaMask Getting Started Guide](https://support.metamask.io/getting-started/getting-started-with-metamask/). Once you complete the setup, you should be able to view the details of your wallet in MetaMask.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXetJsAW5b5Kr9z4zj_Uwcs4milVEdHuQ_IP0hxIgLopiNzY8oZl3psTH4b5dqTFw13XLq5dInwZ7RVYLSMTeGsr5gp5sFkpmcid6_RIgpjjcwhCPkS9K_CB_f36OoR8r6wz_ZuswujIyBF2rOAsK7bgSJS0?key=BS6rHwqi1t58tng9fEultg)

Create a new MetaMask wallet

### Own a Verifier License NFT

Please refer to[ How to Purchase Nodes](https://docs.carv.io/carv-protocol/verifier-node-explained/how-to-purchase-nodes).
