Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy AirSwap (AST): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy AirSwap on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into AST 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 AST 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 $102,423.1AST
- With $5012,115AST
- With $10024,231AST
- With $500121,150AST
How to buy AirSwap on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to AST 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 AirSwap
In the investments tab, look for AirSwap or AST and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your AST balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is AirSwap?
AirSwap (AST) is a decentralized token trading network on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to buy and sell ERC-20 tokens directly from their digital wallets without a centralized exchange. AST tokens are used to create markets and participate in governance decisions. The platform offers non-custodial trading, no trading fees, and enhanced privacy. AirSwap uses smart contracts to facilitate peer-to-peer trades, eliminating intermediaries and reducing risks. You can buy AST tokens on Picnic, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
AirSwap (AST) is a decentralized token trading network built on the Ethereum blockchain. It enables users to buy and sell ERC-20 tokens directly from their digital wallets, eliminating the need for centralized exchanges. The platform operates using smart contracts, ensuring secure and transparent peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. The AirSwap Token (AST) plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. Market makers stake AST tokens to create liquidity for specific assets, while token holders can participate in governance decisions and community benefits. This system promotes active engagement and contributes to the platform's decentralized nature. AirSwap offers several advantages, including non-custodial trading, zero trading fees, and enhanced privacy. The platform's design prioritizes security and efficiency, with features like the AirSwap Indexer for finding trading partners and AirSwap Spaces for private negotiations. Users can purchase AST tokens on various cryptocurrency exchanges, including Picnic, where you can buy this and many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy AirSwap 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 AST 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 AirSwap?
Fees depend on the network used to buy AST. 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 AirSwap 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 AST can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of AST?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of AST, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy AirSwap?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for AirSwap and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until AST reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your AST 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 AirSwap?
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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Create your account, fund with Pix and have AST in your wallet in minutes.
Buy AirSwapThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.