| title | Getting Started as a Bidder |
|---|---|
| sidebarTitle | Overview |
As a bidder, you're interacting with the mev-commit network primarily as a user. You'll need to bridge funds to the network to start placing bids. Once you're running, you'll start receiving commitments from a range of actors to provide credible and semi-credible commitements of inclusion.
In the context of the mev-commit network, commitments play a crucial role in the bidding process. Let's break down what we mean by credible and semi-credible commitments:
Credible Commitments: These are guarantees provided by actors within the network that have complete control over the fullfilment of your bid, this could be the selected validator for a slot or a relay.
Semi-Credible Commitments: These commitments are also promises made by network participants but with a lower level of assurance compared to credible commitments. This could be a commitment made by a builder.
**Note:** The credibility of your commitment increases as more builders commit.
As a bidder, understanding the difference between these two types of commitments is will help you maximize your utility from the network.
Next you'll learn how to bridge funds to the mev-commit protocol and get ready to place your first bid as a bidder.