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# Vouching & Lending

Vouching is how trust is extended from one party to another. When you vouch for someone, you decide how much of your staked DAI to trust them with. To become a member on L1, a new user must get three vouches. Once you have 3 vouches and are a member of Union, you can vouch for others.

## Guide

#### 1. Vouch for another address

Decide who you would like to vouch for. Make sure it is someone that you trust. Enter their address, an alias, and the vouch amount.

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