> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://avata-network.gitbook.io/avata/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://avata-network.gitbook.io/avata/guide/how-to-participate-in-aco.md).

# How to Participate in ACO

For the upcoming AVATA Network IDO, the allocation is 100% via the ACO method — meaning you need to **win the lottery to be whitelisted for allocation.** The following is how to participate.

### **STEP 1: Register & Verify Wallet**

The following steps can be performed at any time — even before the ACO Event starts.

1. Visit AVATA Network's official [**here**](https://avata.network)**.** Then click on the **head icon** on the top-right corner of the page. You are now on the login page.
2. Click on the **Sign-Up** if you are a first time user. *(for those already registered, you can log in as usual with your password).*
3. Fill in your email address and preferred password, then retype the same password to confirm. Now click on the **Create an account** button.
4. A small pop-up asking for the confirmation code now appears. You can get the code from the email you have just entered previously *(please check in the spam folder if needed)* and fill them in the designated box. Now click **verify** — you are logging in for the first time, and the first thing you see is the dashboard.
5. Click on the **Verify Wallet** button on your dashboard. Select Metamask and follow the instructions as per the wallet's UI. *(it is best to change the network to Avalanche in your wallet)*. Once done, you can see your wallet address appears on your dashboard. **This marks the completion of Step 1.**

### **STEP 2: Performing Task**

Once the ACO Event starts, you can begin to perform the task **from your dashboard.** There are two types of these tasks:

| BASIC TASK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | DAILY TASK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <ul><li><strong>Compulsory</strong> if you want to participate in the lottery.</li><li>The <strong>same task</strong> throughout the event.</li><li><strong>$100</strong> worth of allocation per winner.</li><li><strong>1000</strong> winners for AVATA IDO.</li><li>We will announce the winners once the ACO event is closed.</li><li>A participant can only win <strong>one ticket</strong> throughout the event.</li></ul> | <ul><li><strong>Optional</strong> if you wish to increase your chances of winning the lottery.</li><li><strong>Changes</strong> daily throughout the event.</li><li><strong>$125</strong> worth of allocation per winner</li><li><strong>160</strong> winners for AVATA IDO.</li><li>We will announce the winners daily.</li><li>A participant can only win <strong>one ticket</strong> throughout the event.</li></ul> |

We will first open the Basic Task round before the Daily Task. And for the Daily Task, its UI will show you any of the following versions — **depending** on which stage you are on.

Basic Task — opened, and you have **not yet** performed.\
Daily Task — not yet open.\
**It will look like below:**

![](https://701683877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3VmZMmgAg0WDNq427Pdp%2Fuploads%2FM4bPuL5SxfTMqWSpoHrw%2Fzdt1.png?alt=media\&token=159d9668-a9f2-4e33-a00b-655f48e1495a)

Basic Task — opened, and you have **performed.**\
Daily Task — not yet open.\
**It will look like below:**

![](https://701683877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3VmZMmgAg0WDNq427Pdp%2Fuploads%2FDPRI1gQbJWlygFpOZrYv%2Fzdt2.png?alt=media\&token=08d770f1-cfbc-4387-bdb4-7b99406735c9)

Basic Task — opened, and you have **not yet** performed.\
Daily Task — opened, but you **must** perform the Basic Task first.\
**It will look like below:**

![](https://701683877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3VmZMmgAg0WDNq427Pdp%2Fuploads%2FIufGPj4bWBWqAXpQRzt8%2Fzdt3.png?alt=media\&token=9d3d8303-0e4a-4cb7-9bb9-c097dacc0e2a)

Basic Task — opened, and you have **performed.**\
Daily Task — opened, you can participate.\
**It will look like below:**

![](https://701683877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3VmZMmgAg0WDNq427Pdp%2Fuploads%2Fii8qEj0Ys5JTK8PxMwrO%2Fzdt4.png?alt=media\&token=aad448b7-c1ed-42bc-af95-3b7492ad6cdb)