> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.samecoin.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.samecoin.com/how-to-start/step2.-get-bep20-token.md).

# Step2. Get BEP20/ORC20 Token

Before using Samecoin Protocol, you will need to prepare some **BNB (BEP20) or HOO(ORC20)** to cover gas fees.

You will also need the BEP20/ORC20 version of the stablecoin you want to convert to SameUSD, eg. **USDT, BUSD, USDC**.

You can go a few ways about converting your tokens to BEP20/ORC20, but here are the ones we recommend:<br>

🌉  [**Binance Bridge**](https://www.binance.org/en/bridge)  - You don't need an account, or to register etc.&#x20;

📖 [Here's a quick guide they made to help you out.](https://docs.binance.org/smart-chain/guides/bridge-v2.html)

💰 [**Binance.com**](https://docs.samecoin.com/how-to-start/www.binance.com) - You can withdraw tokens as BEP20 via your Binance account (if you have one). Bear in mind you need an account to do so.&#x20;

📖 [Here's a quick guide they made to help you out.](https://www.binance.com/en/support/faq/85a1c394ac1d489fb0bfac0ef2fceafd)

🐯 [**hoo.com**](https://hoo.com/) - You can withdraw tokens as ORC20 via your Hoo account (if you have one). Bear in mind you need an account to do so.&#x20;

📖 [Here's a quick guide they made to help you out.](https://help.hoo.ac/hc/en-us/articles/360030770771-How-to-Withdraw-Your-Assets-on-Hoo-com)