> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fida.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fida.finance/investors/investor-contract-life-cycle/registration.md). # Registration The first step for an investor to participate in the Fida ecosystem is to register. Registration initializes the investor script with the provided public key and deposits a special beacon coin inside the investor script. To complete the registration, the investor must pay a fee in the form of collateral, which can be reclaimed after closing the account. During registration, the investor can decide whether to enable staking in the investor script. If investor opt for staking, he will need to perform a transaction to register stake credentials and select the stake pool to delegate deposited Ada in his investor script. This process also involves paying a fee in the form of collateral, which can be reclaimed if investor change his mind. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fida.finance/investors/investor-contract-life-cycle/registration.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.