# Accessing Ventuals

The Ventuals app is a frontend interface to perpetual futures markets deployed on [Hyperliquid](https://hl.xyz). All trades execute on Hyperliquid's decentralized exchange infrastructure.

## Wallet Requirements

You can connect to the Ventuals app with a self-custodial wallet. You control your wallet's private keys at all times – Ventuals never has access to your funds.

#### Option 1: Create a Wallet with Privy using Email

If you don't already have a wallet, Ventuals uses [Privy](https://privy.io) to let you create one instantly using your email.

With Privy, your wallet keys are encrypted and stored securely, allowing you to sign trades without worrying about managing seed phrases yourself.

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#### Option 2: Connect Your Own Wallet

If you already use a wallet like Phantom, Rabby, MetaMask, you can connect it to the Ventuals app and start trading using your existing funds.

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[funding-your-account](https://docs.ventuals.com/getting-started/funding-your-account)
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