Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy API3 (API3): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy API3 on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into API3 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 API3 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 $1047.603API3
- With $50238.01API3
- With $100476.03API3
- With $5002,380.1API3
How to buy API3 on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to API3 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 API3
In the investments tab, look for API3 or API3 and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your API3 balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is API3?
API3 is a decentralized platform that connects blockchain applications with real-world data sources. It uses innovative Airnode technology to deliver data directly from providers to the blockchain, enhancing security and reducing costs. The $API3 token serves as both a utility and governance token within the ecosystem. API3's decentralized APIs (dAPIs) are crucial for developers building decentralized applications, especially in DeFi. The project aims to improve data reliability and transparency in the blockchain space. You can buy API3 tokens on the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
API3: Empowering Blockchain Applications with Real-World Data API3 is a groundbreaking platform that bridges the gap between blockchain applications and real-world data. By providing decentralized solutions for data feeds, API3 enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) to access reliable, up-to-date information from traditional Web APIs. This seamless integration of off-chain data with blockchain technology opens up a world of possibilities for developers and users alike. At the heart of API3's ecosystem are decentralized APIs (dAPIs) and Airnode technology. These innovative solutions allow API providers to directly connect their data to blockchain environments, eliminating the need for intermediaries and enhancing security. By aggregating data from first-party sources, API3 ensures that information remains tamper-resistant and transparent, providing a solid foundation for various blockchain-based services, especially in the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi). The API3 token ($API3) plays a crucial role in the platform's functionality and governance. As an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain, it serves both as a utility token for accessing data feeds and as a governance token for participating in the project's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). This dual-purpose token empowers users to actively shape the future of the API3 ecosystem. If you're interested in acquiring API3 tokens, you can find them available for purchase on the Picnic platform, along with a wide range of other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy API3 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 API3 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 API3?
Fees depend on the network used to buy API3. 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 API3 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 API3 can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of API3?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of API3, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy API3?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for API3 and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until API3 reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your API3 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 API3?
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 API3This content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.