Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Electra Protocol (XEP): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Electra Protocol on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into XEP in the app. The quote and the fees are shown on screen before you confirm, and the asset stays in a wallet you control.
- Fund with Pix
- Self-custody with a passkey
- Fees shown before you confirm
How much XEP can you buy?
You don't have to buy a whole unit. Here is what each amount is worth at today's reference price, before fees.
- With $10104,060XEP
- With $50520,310XEP
- With $1001,040,600XEP
- With $5005,203,100XEP
How to buy Electra Protocol on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to XEP in your wallet.
Create your account
Download the app or open it in your browser. Your wallet is created at sign-up and protected by your device's biometrics (a passkey), with no seed phrase to write down.
Add funds with Pix
Top up in Brazilian reais with Pix, straight from the app. The balance shows up in a few minutes.
Search for Electra Protocol
In the investments tab, look for Electra Protocol or XEP and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your XEP balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Electra Protocol?
Electra Protocol (XEP) is a fast and cost-effective blockchain ecosystem launched in 2021. It offers near-instant transactions with minimal fees, making it suitable for various applications like payments, NFTs, gaming, and supply chain management. XEP, the native cryptocurrency, powers the network and can be staked for rewards. The project supports smart contracts, enabling programmable money functionality. Developed by volunteers without public funding, Electra Protocol aims to provide a secure and efficient blockchain solution. You can buy XEP on the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
Electra Protocol is a decentralized blockchain ecosystem that offers fast and low-cost transactions. Launched in 2021, it supports various applications including payments, DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and supply chain management. The platform operates on a proof-of-stake blockchain, ensuring energy-efficient and secure transactions for users. XEP, the native cryptocurrency of Electra Protocol, powers all transactions within the ecosystem. With a maximum supply of 30 billion coins, XEP facilitates near-instantaneous transactions that typically complete in 1-2 seconds. Users can also stake their XEP holdings directly on the network to earn rewards, contributing to the platform's security and efficiency. Electra Protocol's versatility extends to its support for smart contracts, enabling programmable money functionality and the creation of public tokens. The ecosystem caters to a wide range of use cases, from instant payments and NFT transactions to gaming applications and supply chain tracking. Developed and maintained by volunteers, Electra Protocol offers a community-driven approach to blockchain technology. Users can purchase XEP on various exchanges, including the Picnic platform, which offers this and many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy Electra Protocol on Picnic?
You stay in control
The wallet is yours, in self-custody, created at sign-up and protected by a passkey. Picnic is not an exchange: your assets stay under your control.
Fund with Pix
Add Brazilian reais and buy XEP in minutes, with no international wire.
Fees on screen
The quote and the fees are shown before you confirm the purchase, with no surprises.
Buy it, then spend it
The same account comes with an international Visa card, accepted in 180+ countries, with no annual fee and no IOF.
Frequently asked questions
Does Picnic charge fees to buy Electra Protocol?
Fees depend on the network used to buy XEP. On some networks the transaction is free, and on the others the fee is always shown on screen before you confirm. No hidden costs: what you see is what you pay.
Is it safe to buy Electra Protocol on Picnic?
On Picnic your wallet is in self-custody: you keep control of your assets without relying on an intermediary exchange. Picnic has operated globally since 2021, and the infrastructure behind the product was recognized with a grant from the Ethereum Foundation. As with any digital asset, the price of XEP can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of XEP?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of XEP, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Electra Protocol?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Electra Protocol and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until XEP reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your XEP balance usually shows up in your wallet within a few minutes. Exact timing can vary by network.
Can I spend my balance after buying?
Yes. The same account that holds your assets comes with an international Visa card, accepted in 180+ countries, with no annual fee and no IOF. So you can spend your balance day to day, at home or abroad.
Can I buy other assets besides Electra Protocol?
Yes. Picnic lists more than 3,000 digital assets. Just search for the one you want and follow the same steps, all in one account.
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Buy Electra ProtocolThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.