> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pinto.money/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pinto.money/resources/how-to-guides/getting-started/where-to-begin.md).

# Where to Begin?

**New to Pinto?** Learn the basics by reading about the [primary components of Pinto](/pinto-mechanics/mechanics-overview.md).

**How do I participate in Pinto's success?** Earn yield through different components of the [Farm](/pinto-mechanics/mechanics-overview.md):

* **Silo:** Earn yield by [Depositing](/resources/glossary.md#deposit) whitelisted assets. Silo Deposits earn a portion of new Pinto mints. Learn more [about the Silo](/pinto-mechanics/silo-the-perfect-complement-to-credit.md) and how to [Deposit in the Silo](/resources/how-to-guides/silo/deposit-in-the-silo.md).
* **Field:** Earn yield by [Sowing](/resources/glossary.md#sow) (lending) Pinto to Pinto. Lenders receive [Pods](/resources/glossary.md#pods), which are placed in a First In, First Out (FIFO) line that earns a portion of new Pinto mints. Pods become [Harvestable](/resources/glossary.md#harvestable-pods) (redeemable) at an indeterminate future time for a fixed number of Pinto. Learn more [about the Field ](/pinto-mechanics/field-the-most-innovative-lending-facility-in-crypto.md)and how to [Sow Pinto](/resources/how-to-guides/field/sow-pinto.md).
* **Market**: Buy and sell Pinto-native assets and transfer your balances between your wallet and the Pinto protocol. Learn more about [Trading Pinto](/resources/how-to-guides/trading/trading-pinto-native-assets.md) and [Transferring Balances](/resources/how-to-guides/balances/transferring-balances.md).

**Ready to use Pinto?** [Connect your wallet to the Pinto UI](/resources/how-to-guides/getting-started/connect-to-pinto.md) and start farming.

**Have questions?** [Join the Discord](https://pinto.money/discord) to ask anything not covered in the documentation.


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