> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.starter.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.starter.xyz/product-guides/how-to-research-and-vote-on-upcoming-projects.md).

# How to Research and Vote on Upcoming Projects

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This guide assumes you have already purchased and Staked BUIDL on Starter.  Please read the "[**Tiers & Staking**](/overview/tiers-and-staking.md)["](/overview/tiers-and-staking.md) guide for more details.
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Staking at least 5000 BUIDL tokens on Starter gives you the right to Vote on which projects are approved for a presale.  The voting process is quick and simple, but the due diligence you perform prior to voting should be thorough!

* Go to the Starter website ([https://starter.xyz\[^1](https://docs.starter.xyz/product-guides/https:/starter.xyz\[^1)])
* Connect your Web3 wallet (we will be using MetaMask in this guide but Coinbase Wallet can also be used) and make sure your network is set to Base mainnet. A guide for setting this up is located on the sidebar.
* Next, Click on the "**Research**" tab to pull up a list of all the pending presales that are eligible for voting and needs to be researched.

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* Select the project you wish to vote for and thoroughly review the terms and relevant links.
* In the "**Your Investment**" section, you can see how many BUIDL you have staked on the platform.  This is your voting weight.
  * *e.g. 1000 BUIDL = 1000 Votes*
* Click on the "**VOTE**" button to pull up the Confirmation box that reminds you of the due diligence every investor should perform prior to voting.​
* Once you have made your decision, make your voice heard by clicking "**Yes**" or "**No**" and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

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* Once the transaction is confirmed, your votes will be added to the totals in the project.
* Congratulations! Your part of the voting process is complete.  Now just wait for the project voting timer to end to see the result!

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Only presales that receive at least 21,500,000 more "Yes" votes than "No" votes will proceed with a presale. ***1 BUIDL = 1 Vote***
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