Introduction
Although the process may seem daunting at first, especially to users who are not familiar with DeFi, it is extremely simple after the first time though.
There are 3 main steps:
1) Install and Configure Metamask
2) Fund Wallet on BNB Chain (easier with access to Binance)
3) Purchase Trend Tokens
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Install and Configure Metamask
You will need to install Metamask and add the BNB Chain. Follow the blog here if you have not already done this: https://blog.trendtokens.com/setup-metamask/
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Fund Wallet on BNB Chain
This step can be broken down into two main paths.
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Access to Binance (or another BNB Chain supported exchange)
If you have access and funds on Binance, it is a very simple process. Simply withdrawal BNB or a BEP20 token that is part of the Trend Token portfolio you wish to buy (TREND5 - USDT, ETH, ADA, BTC, and BNB coin). You can then use any of those tokens to buy the Trend Token.
Other exchanges that also support the BNB Chain can work instead of Binance such as KuCoin. This could be a good alternative if KuCoin is offered in your country but Binance is not.
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No access to Binance
There is a growing list of countries around the world that do not have access to Binance. Some countries include Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. If you are one of these countries you will need to take this slightly more complicated route.
i. Purchase ETH on any exchange
ETH is available on almost every exchange. Simply buy some with fiat currency or any other cryptocurrency
ii. Transfer ETH from your exchange to your metamask wallet
Send ETH from your exchange to your Metamask wallet. Use the Ethereum network for this which should be available for every exchange that offers ETH
iii. Use a Bridge to transfer ETH from Ethereum blockchain to BNB chain
Celer Website: https://cbridge.celer.network/1/56/ETH
Simply go to the website above, connect your metamask wallet on the Ethereum network (where the ETH is), and swap the desired amount of ETH from the Ethereum network to BNB Chain
Currently the fee to swap 1 ETH from the Ethereum Blockchain to BNB Chain is 0.20%. There is also a flat gas fee of approximately 0.0035 ETH ($6) so it’s best to do it in higher quantities.
Alternatively, you could go to https://portfolio.metamask.io/bridge and check out all the bridge rates for the best option. Keep in mind Metamask currently takes a fee of 0.875% so it’s best to go directly to the bridge once you find the best rate.
3) Purchase Trend Tokens
Head over to app.trendtokens.com and connect your metamask wallet on the BNB Chain. Select how many Trend Tokens you want to buy or how much BNB or BEP20 you want to sell.
Its best to set the gas price to “Market” so it adjust to changing BNB Chain demands change
Note: you will need BNB on the BNB Chain for gas to purchase Trend Tokens. This may be difficult to obtain if you do not have access to Binance and had to opt for the bridge. You can ask a friend for $1 of BNB or someone from https://t.me/tradeium_community to get you started. Once you have BNB you should trade some of your other BEP20 tokens into more BNB for future gas.