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# The Basics

## Table of Contents

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[Backup Your Recovery Phrase](/vespr/user-guide/the-basics/backup-your-recovery-phrase.md)
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[Staking](/vespr/user-guide/the-basics/staking.md)
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[Swap](/vespr/user-guide/the-basics/swap.md)
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[Setting Collateral](/vespr/user-guide/the-basics/setting-collateral.md)
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[Connecting to DApps](/vespr/user-guide/the-basics/connecting-to-dapps.md)
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[Updating VESPR](/vespr/user-guide/the-basics/updating-vespr.md)
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