Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Kelp Earned Points (KEP): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Kelp Earned Points on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into KEP 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 KEP 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 $10147.37KEP
- With $50736.88KEP
- With $1001,473.7KEP
- With $5007,368.8KEP
How to buy Kelp Earned Points on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to KEP 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 Kelp Earned Points
In the investments tab, look for Kelp Earned Points or KEP and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your KEP balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Kelp Earned Points?
Kelp Earned Points (KEP) is a token associated with the Kelp collective DAO, designed to enhance liquidity and rewards for restaked assets. One KEP equals one EigenLayer Point, giving users flexibility in managing their accrued points. With a total supply of 169,000,001 tokens, KEP is part of the Kelp ecosystem, aiming to provide improved benefits for users through its DAO structure. While historical data shows price fluctuations, current market information may vary. KEP can be traded on some exchanges, and you can buy it on the Picnic platform along with other cryptocurrencies.
Kelp Earned Points (KEP) is a digital token that's part of the Kelp collective DAO ecosystem. This token is designed to enhance liquidity and provide greater rewards for users who participate in the platform's staking activities. KEP operates on a 1:1 ratio with EigenLayer Points, giving users the flexibility to manage their earned points as they see fit. The total supply of KEP tokens is set at 169,000,001, which is also the current circulating supply. This fixed supply helps maintain the token's scarcity and potential value. KEP has experienced price fluctuations since its launch, with its all-time high reaching $0.2042 in April 2024 and its all-time low at $0.04994 in May 2024. KEP is available for trading on various cryptocurrency exchanges, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade the token. As part of the broader Kelp ecosystem, KEP aims to create a more efficient and rewarding environment for users involved in decentralized finance activities. If you're interested in acquiring KEP, you can find it listed on the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy Kelp Earned Points 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 KEP 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 Kelp Earned Points?
Fees depend on the network used to buy KEP. 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 Kelp Earned Points 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 KEP can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of KEP?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of KEP, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Kelp Earned Points?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Kelp Earned Points and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until KEP reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your KEP 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 Kelp Earned Points?
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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