> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.area.club/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using Area

> Getting started with Area

<Tip> Area leverages EigenLayer’s native smart contracts deployed on Ethereum, minimizing implementation risks and ensuring security for users. </Tip>

Restaking with Area is designed to be simple and seamless — just a few clicks, and the smart contracts handle the rest.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose Your Desired AVS">
    Select the AVS you want to support from the list available on Area, then click the **"Restake"** button. This action starts your participation in the chosen AVS.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Automatic Operator Delegation">
    <Info> This step is fully managed by Area’s smart contracts — no action needed on your part! </Info>

    Operator selection happens automatically. Your restaked tokens are routed to the selected AVS operators through a process that prioritizes yield and AVS exposure.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive Liquid AVS Token (LAT)">
    Once staked, you’ll receive **Liquid AVS Tokens (LAT)** as an on-chain representation of your position. LAT reflects both your staked amount and the rewards it will generate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Unstake or Trade Your LAT">
    To exit your position, simply trade your LAT on any supported exchange or unbond directly through Area to redeem your original staked tokens along with any accrued rewards.
  </Step>
</Steps>