# 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).

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Our native tokens are currently **not** listed on any exchange yet. Be aware of possible scams!
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