# Where to Begin?

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

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

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

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

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