# 3.2 Depositing Assets

#### How to Enter a Strategy

Stratos offers simplified single-asset deposits. You do not need to manually split assets or provide liquidity pairs.

#### Step-by-Step Deposit Guide

1. **Select a Vault:** On the Dashboard, browse the available strategy vaults.
2. **Input Amount:** Enter the amount of the native asset you wish to deposit. The interface will display your available balance.
3. **Review Projection:** The UI will show your estimated share of the pool and current APY.
4. **Confirm Deposit:** Click Deposit. Your wallet will prompt you to sign the transaction.
5. **Confirmation:** Once the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, your balance on the Stratos dashboard will update immediately.

#### Understanding Your Position

When you deposit funds, the smart contract mints a Stratos Vault Token to your wallet. This token represents your fractional ownership of the liquidity pool. It functions as your receipt; you will need it to redeem your funds later.

* **No Lockups:** You can deposit and withdraw at any time. There are no mandatory vesting periods for standard deposits.


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