# Getting tokens

Acquiring **"mainnet"** tokens:

* Run a [`melminter`](https://docs.melproject.org/developer-guides/getting-tokens/using-melminter) instance - this rewards you with ERG, which can be immediately swapped for other tokens in the liquidity pools (e.g. MEL, SYM)
* If you already have some MEL, SYM, or ERG, you can swap them for other tokens using [Melswap](https://docs.melproject.org/developer-guides/using-wallets/melswap-guide)

Acquiring **testnet** tokens: use the [faucet functionality](https://docs.melproject.org/using-wallets/getting-started#fund-wallet).

{% hint style="danger" %}
Our native tokens are currently **not** listed on any exchange yet. Be aware of possible scams!
{% endhint %}


---

# Agent Instructions: 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.melproject.org/developer-guides/getting-tokens.md?ask=<question>
```

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.