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A GUIDE FOR FIRST-TIME USERS
New to on-chain trading? Start here before you connect a wallet.
This page walks through what Padre Terminal actually is, how the fee cashback works, and how it stacks up against a typical exchange — so your first trade isn't a guessing game.
No signup form on this page — the link above takes you straight to the terminal.
~300ms
Typical execution time
35%
Fee cashback via this link
$0
Cost to connect a wallet
GETTING STARTED
Four steps, no prior experience required.
This is the same order most first-time users go through — skipping steps is usually where people run into avoidable problems.
01
Install a wallet for the network you plan to use
Phantom or Solflare for Solana; MetaMask or Rabby for Ethereum, Base, or BNB Chain. Pick one — you don't need every network on day one.
02
Connect it to the terminal
This only shares your public address — never your seed phrase. Any prompt asking for your seed phrase at this stage is not legitimate.
03
Set a session password and enable 2FA
Encryption happens client-side — there's no "forgot password" recovery through support, so treat it like a wallet password.
04
Fund your wallet and place a small first trade
Keep a small gas buffer separate from your trade amount. A small test trade confirms everything's wired up before you size up.
HOW IT DIFFERS
Padre Terminal vs. a typical centralized exchange
Neither model is strictly "better" — they trade off custody, speed, and asset coverage differently.
| Detail | Padre Terminal | Typical CEX |
|---|---|---|
| Custody of funds | Self-custody (your wallet) | Exchange holds your funds |
| Sign-up process | Connect wallet, no form | Account + ID verification |
| Asset coverage | New on-chain tokens, early listings | Larger, pre-vetted asset list |
| Execution speed | ~300ms typical | Varies by order book depth |
| Fee rebate program | Up to 35% via referral | Usually tied to holding a native token |
| Withdrawal process | None needed — funds stay in your wallet | Manual withdrawal request |
WORTH KNOWING
A few things beginners usually ask about.
01
Self-custody means no recovery button
If you lose access to your wallet, there's no support ticket that gets it back — the trade-off for not needing anyone's permission to trade.
02
Slippage tolerance isn't a bug
Wider slippage settings exist specifically because early-stage tokens move fast — it's a deliberate trade-off, not a default you should ignore.
03
Liquidity depth matters more than price
A token can look cheap and still be a bad trade if there isn't enough liquidity to exit the position later.
04
Cashback lowers cost, not risk
The 35% fee rebate reduces what you pay to trade — it doesn't offset a losing position, and it's not a reason to trade more than planned.
FAQ
Quick answers before you start.
Is this the official Padre Terminal site? +
No — this is an independent guide page that links to the official terminal through a referral code. See the disclosure below for details.
Do I need to sign up on this page? +
No account or form here — the link takes you directly to the terminal, where you connect a wallet instead of creating a login.
What does "Padre" vs "Terminal" mean?
The platform was rebranded from Padre to Terminal after being acquired by Pump.fun in October 2025. Same trading engine and self-custody model, new name.
Does the 35% cashback cost anything extra? +
No — it's a rebate on the fee you'd already pay per trade, credited automatically to your wallet in SOL. There's no separate cost to unlock it.
Ready for your first trade?
Connect a wallet and place a small test order — the fee rebate applies automatically from trade one.
Open Padre Terminal →