# How to Use xCEL (Chat, CLI, Web?)

**How to Use xCEL**

1. Visit the xCEL platform (web or integrated app).
2. Type your query into the chat interface, like:
   * "What is the market cap of $COIN on Base?"
   * "Show me trending NFTs on Base."
3. xCEL fetches and synthesizes data from APIs and uploads to provide a complete answer.

**Access & Permissions**

* No sign-up needed for basic queries
* Verified users can upload to the knowledgebase
* Developer API access (coming soon)

**Query Examples**

* "What is this token’s contract address?"
* "List Base NFT collections by volume."
* "Who deployed this contract?"
* "Tell me about this new memecoin from user uploads."

xCEL is your copilot for everything happening on Base, simplifying data access and empowering the next generation of crypto users.