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# 1. Initialize Vortex

To begin using Vortex, you need to initialize it with your private key, address, and chain. Here's how you can do it:

<pre class="language-python"><code class="lang-python"><strong>
</strong>from vortex import Vortex

# Create a Vortex instance
vortex = Vortex(PrivateKey="your_private_key", Address="your_address", Chain="Aptos")

</code></pre>

Replace `"your_private_key"` and `"your_address"` with your actual private key and address. Ensure that `"Aptos"` is the correct chain you want to use.