> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nusa.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nusa.io/nusa-v2/governance-1/vetoken.md).

# VeToken

veToken is the Governance token that grants holders the right to participate in the decision-making processes and earn a share of the protocol's revenue. Follow the tutorial below to get veNusa, the veToken version of NUSA.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you don't have NUSA, you can get some by swapping from another token on [Nusa Swap](https://stage-v2.nusa.finance/swap)
{% endhint %}

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## **Step-by-step Guide:**

1. Visit the [Nusa Official Website](https://home.nusa.io/) and click **Launch App**

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2. Click the **Connect** button to connect your wallet

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3. Hover the **Governance** menu and click **Vetoken**<br>
4. Choose the amount and the lock duration.&#x20;

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5. If this is the first time you lock NUSA, you must approve Nusa's smart contract by clicking the Enable button

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6. Once the token is approved, you can click the Create Lock button to lock your NUSA

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7. Sign the transaction in your wallet and wait until it is successful.&#x20;

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8. \[Optional] You can add more veNusa by clicking the **Add Lock Duratio**n button or convert your veNusa into NUSA by clicking the **Unlock** button.<br>

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