# Aping Solana Memecoins with Ape by Jupiter

*Author: William M. Peaster*
*Published: Jul 15, 2024*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/de/jupiter-sol-ape*

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**Ape** is the [latest product](https://x.com/JupiterExchange/status/1808490410085687775) from Jupiter, the leading decentralized exchange aggregator on Solana. It’s designed to provide a safer and smoother way to ape into memecoins. Built around a secure vault that only your wallet can access, Ape lets you deposit SOL and start trading efficiently thanks to its token discovery and automated transaction features.

- **Strategy**: Create a vault and deposit SOL
- **Goal**: Trade new memecoins securely and with optimized transactions

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## **How to get started with Ape**
![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfqkbalFsckMTM_M_MoZzFoHnmZr2_aj4XmfaVeDxKEdkWy92c4ttotH64reMbv6kHisLEeHTYRFvWrLQ2uwnbv0u83bX2Lz9neuBs_srLxZkOKq1EWCy1oYGDaMF3yq5VzIegY_f6Pgbro6xKqpGW8Xo6Q?key=4emVzDfCeQJVeQbeJq-IDg)- 🪙 **Acquire SOL** — Purchase SOL on a crypto exchange like Coinbase or Kraken, then transfer it to your Solana wallet, such as Phantom.
- 👛 **Connect your wallet** — Visit[ ape.jup.ag](http://ape.jup.ag/) and click the “Connect wallet” button to link your Solana wallet.
- 🔑 **Set a password** — Create a secure password to protect your vault and save it for future access.
- 📥 **Deposit SOL** — In the "Deposit" tab at the bottom of the main page, deposit the amount of SOL you wish to trade with.
- 🔍 **Discover tokens** — Use the token discovery dashboard to find new memecoins or paste in your desired contract address. Check the safety profile powered by [Rugcheck](https://rugcheck.xyz/) for due diligence.
- 📊 **Trade efficiently** — Select the token you want to trade. Ape will automatically set your slippage and retry the transaction if your first one fails.
- 💰 **Monitor your trades** — In the "Vault" tab, track your portfolio, check your transaction history, and adjust your trading settings as you wish. 
- 🔃 **Withdraw your funds** — Withdraw your SOL or tokens at any time using the platform’s "Vault" tab!