# Quick Start

This quickstart describes how to make your first deposit, set up the Python SDK, and make your first request.

## Initial Setup

1. **Make your first deposit** - [Deposit USDe to start trading](/developer-guides/trading-api/token-transfers)
2. **Understand message signing** - [Authentication through signed EIP712 messages](/developer-guides/trading-api/message-signing)
3. **Setup your development environment** - [Configure hosts](/protocol-reference/api-hosts), download the [Python SDK](/developer-guides/trading-api/sdk#official-sdk), and read through the API reference

The best way to get familiar with Meridian is to RTFM and dive into the code. See links above for the Trading API and Python SDK to get started!