# Holding MDAO

To obtain tickets for the public round, all participants must hold MDAO in their [ZAVOD Wallets](https://t.me/mdaowalletbot?start=docsen).

**➡️** [**How to Buy MDAO**](https://docs.daomars.com/f.a.q/mdao-token/buying-mdao-tokens)

**➡️** [**How to top up Wallet**](https://docs.daomars.com/f.a.q/zavod-wallet/wallet/deposits)

The minimum amount of MDAO required for holding is specified separately for each project.

MDAO tokens are not locked during the holding period; they can be withdrawn or topped up. Tickets will be distributed based on the average MDAO balance throughout the entire holding period in [ZAVOD Wallet](https://t.me/mdaowalletbot?start=docsen).

The average MDAO balance during the holding period is determined by balance snapshots taken at various times throughout the stage.

The more tokens you have in your [ZAVOD Wallet](https://t.me/mdaowalletbot?start=docsen), the more tickets you will receive during the distribution phase.

You can top up your wallet balance at any time during the MDAO holding period.

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Refer to **the** [**next section**](https://docs.daomars.com/f.a.q/mdao-maker/public-round/receiving-tickets) for the mechanics of obtaining tickets.


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