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Open Shekel

Open the web app at app.shekel.xyz — it runs in any desktop or mobile browser, no install required.Prefer a native app? The Shekel Android app is also available — grab the latest APK from shekel.xyz and enable Install from unknown sources if prompted. (iOS is coming soon.)
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Sign In

On the web app: click Sign in and connect your wallet — you sign one free message (no transaction, no gas) to create your account. A brand-new wallet that passes a light reputation check gets a welcome credit bonus.On mobile: sign in with email or Google and receive 200 free credits automatically on first open.
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Verify Your Phone Number

Go to Account → Verify Phone Number.Enter your number, receive a code by SMS, and enter it in the app. Phone verification awards 1,000 bonus credits.
4

Connect a Wallet (Optional)

Go to Account → Connect Wallet to link an EVM-compatible wallet (Phantom, MetaMask, Coinbase, or any WalletConnect wallet).This is required only if you want to stake SHEKEL tokens for ongoing credit rewards. It is not required to run an agent.
5

Fund Your Hyperliquid Account

Shekel trades using funds you hold directly in your own Hyperliquid account. Shekel never holds or custodies your funds.
  1. Go to app.hyperliquid.xyz
  2. Deposit USDC to your account
  3. The minimum recommended starting balance is $100 USDC
You can run backtests without funding — a live account is only needed to deploy an agent.
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Generate a Hyperliquid API Key

  1. Go to app.hyperliquid.xyz → API Keys
  2. Create a new key with trade-only permissions (not withdrawal)
  3. Copy the key — you’ll need it in the next step
Never give Shekel a key with withdrawal permissions. A trade-only key is all that’s needed and keeps your funds safe even in a worst-case scenario.
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Launch Your Agent

Tap Launch Agent in the app.Your agent will begin running on its first scheduled interval.

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What Happens Next

Once launched, your agent runs on the schedule you set. After each run you’ll see a decision card on the home screen showing what the agent did and why. The chat bubble (bottom-right of the dashboard) is your direct line to your agent. Ask it what it’s thinking, how you’re performing, or to review your strategy. See Agent Chat for everything it can do.

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Before You Go Live

We strongly recommend running at least one backtest against your strategy before deploying real capital. See Backtesting to simulate your strategy against historical data first.