How to buy
Ethereum
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Hit the Buy button and follow the instructions on screen to finalize the transaction.
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And that’s it! Your crypto will appear in your selected wallet shortly thereafter.
About
Ethereum
Ethereum isn’t a mere cryptocurrency – it’s more like a global computer which allows users to interact with a wide range of decentralized applications (dApps), such as decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
Ethereum’s native token, ether, or ETH, acts as the fuel for transactions within the Ethereum ecosystem — whether it’s transferring tokens from one address to another, or interacting with smart contracts.
The network’s thriving ecosystem means that it’s home to hundreds of thousands of tokens (including stablecoins like USDC and USDT, or memecoins like SHIB). It’s also a popular choice for creators launching NFTs.
Ethereum was detailed in a whitepaper by 19-year-old developer Vitalik Buterin in 2013. It launched the following year.
Ethereum supports a range of token standards, including ERC-20 (for fungible tokens) and ERC-721 (NFTs).
Ethereum was once a Proof-of-Work (PoW) chain, like Bitcoin, requiring electricity and hardware expenditure to ‘mine’ new units. However, in 2022, it switched to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus model.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best ETH wallet?
With so many options out there, it’s hard to give a one-size-fits-all response. Ethereum wallets come in all kinds of flavors. MetaMask is perhaps the most popular, loved by crypto users due to its support for a vast range of Ethereum-based tokens, and, of course, ETH. Its handy app and browser extension make it easy to interact with decentralized applications and to manage your portfolio. Alternatively, hardware wallets like those from Ledger and Trezor offer superior security, at the cost of being slightly more cumbersome to operate. Of course, if you don’t want to self-custody your funds, custodial wallets (such as those on exchanges like Binance, Coinbase or Kraken) allow you to outsource your security — however, you lose some of the flexibility offered by mobile wallets and hardware solutions.
Can I buy ETH with Apple Pay or Google Pay?
Yep! We’ve got Apple Pay and Google Pay support for over 160 different countries. To buy ETH with Apple Pay/Google Pay, hit the ‘Pay using’ dropdown in the widget and select your preferred option.
How can I buy ETH with credit card or debit card?
Just scroll back up to the widget! Onramper’s engines select the best possible onramp to ensure you receive the most bang for your buck. Enter your desired fiat amount to get a live quote, sourced from our partners across the ecosystem. If all looks good, click ‘Buy ETH’ to kick off our seamless checkout process.
Do I need to verify my identity to buy ETH using Onramper?
Not always. Our engines will connect you with low-KYC options where possible, so you can often skip document upload for smaller transactions.