Proceed with executing the Chain. 1. Follow the steps of “Playing or Activating Abilities” in rule 398. This ability will become a Pending Chain Item. 2. Opponents have an opportunity to respond, as appropriate, as if a card was played onto the chain. 3. If no further action is taken, execute the Activated Ability.
§ 377.3.b Core Rules PDF (officieel)
§ 377 Activated Abilities are repeatable effects with a cost. They follow a process of going onto the chain and resolving, similar to Playing a Card. See rule 349. Playing Cards for more information.
§ 377.3 Activated Abilities use the chain.