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# Cookie DAO gated community

We've created gated channels for $COOKIE Holders & Stakers inside the Cookie Community. Verify as holder or staker and join the conversation.

### **Step-by-step Guide to join Cookie DAO gated content**

Step 1: Join our Discord server: <https://discord.com/invite/XKhHrHtSHK>

Step 2: Enter verify-staker or verify-holder channel.

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3. Proceed to next pages to find dedicated guides for both verification channels!