> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.swanchain.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.swanchain.io/swan-chain-campaign/atom-accelerator-race/before-you-get-started.md).

# Before You Get Started

Here's what you'll need before you ge started:

**Gas Fees**: Gas Fee is a type of transaction fee that you have to pay to execute a transaction. The fees vary based on the blockchain. Swan Chain transactions require **SwanETH.**

**Payment to Computing Providers:** In addition to gas fees, you'll need to pay Computing Providers in **SWAN** to exchange their computing resources for powering your Space (Application).

**Collateral (Required for CPs Only)**: CPs are now mandated to deposit a minimum of **0.01** **SwanETH** per task as collateral into the contract. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the inability to receive task assignments.

Before immersing yourself in the [Atom Accelerator Race](https://proxima-testnet.swanchain.io/) with Swan Chain [Proxima Testnet](https://proxima-explorer.swanchain.io/), ensure you make the necessary preparations:

* [Set up your Metamask Wallet](/swan-chain-campaign/atom-accelerator-race/before-you-get-started/set-up-metamask.md)
* [Fund your Wallet with SwanETH](/swan-chain-campaign/atom-accelerator-race/before-you-get-started/claim-sepoliaeth.md)
* [Fund your Wallet with testSWAN](/swan-chain-campaign/atom-accelerator-race/before-you-get-started/claim-testswan.md)