# Using USDAI

Once you’ve acquired USDAI, using it within GPU.NET is straightforward. Follow these steps to pay for compute tasks, redeem credits, or withdraw assets.

#### Step 1: Connect a Compatible Wallet

* **Purpose**: Link your USDAI holdings to Dapp.gpu.net for seamless interaction.<br>
* **Supported Wallets**:<br>
  * **MetaMask**: Ethereum, Polygon.
  * **Phantom**: Solana.
  * **Sollet**: Solana (alternative).
  * **GANChain Wallet**: Native wallet (TBD post-launch).<br>
* **Process**:<br>
  1. Install your preferred wallet extension or app.
  2. Add the relevant network (e.g., Polygon Mainnet, Solana Mainnet) and import USDAI’s token contract address (provided post-TGE).
  3. Visit Dapp.gpu.net, click “Connect Wallet,” and authorize the connection.<br>
* **Tip**: Ensure your wallet has sufficient gas tokens (e.g., ETH, MATIC, $GPU) for transaction fees.

#### Step 2: Select a Compute Task and Pay with USDAI<br>

* **Purpose**: Use USDAI to access GPU resources for your AI or HPC needs.
* **Process**:
  1. Browse Dapp.gpu.net’s marketplace for available GPUs (e.g., “NVIDIA A100, 5 hours, $10”).
  2. Select your task (e.g., ML training, inference) and input requirements (e.g., 10 GPU-hours).
  3. Pay with USDAI (e.g., 10 USDAI), approving the transaction in your wallet.
  4. The system allocates compute resources, accessible via API or direct integration.<br>
* **Example**: A developer pays 20 USDAI for 20 hours of GPU time to train a computer vision model, with resources activated instantly on Solana.
* **Options**: Choose immediate use or pre-book for later (see Compute Reservations).<br>

#### Step 3: Redeem USDAI for Compute Credits or Withdraw Assets

* **Purpose**: Convert USDAI back into usable compute or liquid assets as needed.
* **Process**:
  1. Navigate to the “Redeem” section on Dapp.gpu.net.
  2. Choose your redemption type:
     * **Compute Credits**: Burn USDAI (e.g., 15 USDAI) for GPU access.
     * **Asset Withdrawal**: Swap USDAI for ETH, SOL, etc., based on liquidity (e.g., 100 USDAI for 0.05 ETH).
  3. Confirm the transaction; credits activate, or assets transfer to your wallet.<br>
* **Example**: An enterprise burns 500 USDAI to secure a month of HPC compute, while a trader withdraws 200 USDAI as USDC on Polygon.
* **Note**: Redemption availability depends on network liquidity and compute supply.<br>

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