Quick Start

Quick Start

Get Hologram running and browse your first decentralized application in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

First Run Wizard

On your first launch, Hologram displays a First Run Wizard to help you get started quickly.

Wizard Steps

  1. Welcome Screen: Introduction to Hologram with version info
  2. Network Selection: Choose your connection mode
  3. Node Setup: Configure daemon connection or use embedded node
  4. Wallet Setup: Create, restore, or open a wallet
  5. Ready: Start browsing the decentralized web

Network Options

OptionDescriptionBest For
Download NodeAuto-download and run derodMaximum sovereignty
LAN / ExternalConnect to node on your networkPower users with existing nodes
SimulatorLocal development modeDevelopers

You can skip the wizard and configure everything later from Settings.

Simulator Quick Start

For developers, the wizard offers a "Use Simulator Instead" button that:

  1. Skips network configuration
  2. Starts the integrated Simulator
  3. Opens a pre-funded test wallet
  4. Gets you developing immediately with Studio tools

Getting Started

Launch Hologram

Open Hologram from your applications. Complete the First Run Wizard or skip to configure manually.

Connect to the Network

Go to Settings > Node and configure your daemon connection:

  • Quick Start: Use a public remote node
  • Self-Sovereign: Run the embedded node (recommended)
  • Custom: Connect to your own derod instance

For the best experience, run the embedded node. Hologram can download and manage derod automatically from Settings > Node.

Create or Import Wallet

Navigate to Wallet and either:

  • Create New Wallet: Generate a new wallet with a secure password
  • Import Wallet: Restore from 25-word seed phrase
  • Open Existing: Open an existing wallet file
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Write down your 25-word seed phrase and store it securely. This is the ONLY way to recover your wallet. For added security, enable Privacy Mode.

Browse a dApp

Go to Browser and try navigating to a TELA application:

  • Enter a SCID in the address bar
  • Use dero://appname format for named apps
  • Or explore the Discover tab to find apps

(Optional) Enable Developer Support

Go to Settings > Developer Support to optionally support TELA app developers through EPOCH passive hashing. This is a lightweight way to contribute to the ecosystem without traditional mining.

Understanding the Interface

Navigation

TabPurpose
ExplorerLanding page with OmniSearch, blockchain data
BrowserNavigate and view TELA dApps, Discover apps
WalletBalance, transactions, token portfolio
Developer SupportEPOCH passive hashing for developers
StudioDOC/INDEX deployment, version control, local development
SettingsConfiguration, node management, preferences

Sidebar Status Indicators

The sidebar shows real-time status:

  • Node: Connection state (click to go to Settings > Node)
  • XSWD: External wallet connection status
  • Gnomon: Indexer sync status (click to go to Settings > Gnomon)
  • EPOCH: Developer support activity
  • Network: Current network (Mainnet/Testnet/Simulator - click to switch)
  • Block Height: Current blockchain height

Your First Transaction

Ensure Wallet is Open

Your wallet must be open and synced.

Get Some DERO

  • Mine blocks (slow but self-sovereign)
  • Receive from another wallet
  • Use testnet for development

Send DERO

  1. Go to Wallet
  2. Click "Send"
  3. Enter recipient address and amount
  4. Enter wallet password
  5. Confirm transaction

Simulator Mode (For Developers)

To test without real DERO:

Enable Simulator

Click the network indicator in the sidebar (shows "Mainnet") and select "Simulator", or go to Settings > Simulator.

Get Test DERO

The simulator auto-mines blocks and provides test coins.

Deploy and Test

Use the Studio tab to develop and deploy TELA apps instantly.

Next Steps

InstallationBlock Explorer