Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Bonk (BONK): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Bonk on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into BONK 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 BONK 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 $103,773,300BONK
- With $5018,866,000BONK
- With $10037,733,000BONK
- With $500188,660,000BONK
How to buy Bonk on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to BONK 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 Bonk
In the investments tab, look for Bonk or BONK and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your BONK balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Bonk?
BONK is a dog-themed cryptocurrency built on the Solana blockchain. Launched in December 2022, it's known as "the dog coin of the people" and aims to support the Solana ecosystem. BONK uses a burning mechanism to reduce its supply over time and is governed by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). It can be used for transactions, as a speculative asset, or in various Solana-based applications. The BONK ecosystem includes projects like BonkSwap and BonkVault. While popular and growing rapidly, BONK is highly volatile and speculative. You can buy BONK on Picnic, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
BONK, also known as "Bonk Inu," is a dog-themed cryptocurrency built on the Solana blockchain. Launched in December 2022, it quickly gained popularity as a community-driven project aimed at supporting the Solana ecosystem. BONK operates with a maximum supply of 100 trillion coins and uses a "burning" mechanism to reduce its supply over time, helping to maintain trader confidence and support the coin's value. Governed by the BONK DAO, this cryptocurrency allows token holders to participate in decision-making processes. BONK can be used as a medium of exchange, stored as an asset, or utilized in various Solana-based applications. The BONK ecosystem includes projects like BonkSwap, BonkVault, and BonkBOT, which provide additional functionality and opportunities for users to engage with the token. While BONK has experienced significant growth and is available on major cryptocurrency exchanges, it's important to note that as a memecoin, it carries high volatility and risk. Its price can be heavily influenced by social media trends and community sentiment. Despite these challenges, BONK has seen remarkable adoption within the Solana ecosystem and continues to attract attention from crypto enthusiasts. If you're interested in purchasing BONK, you can do so through the Picnic platform, which offers this and many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy Bonk 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 BONK 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 Bonk?
Fees depend on the network used to buy BONK. 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 Bonk 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 BONK can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of BONK?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of BONK, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Bonk?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Bonk and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until BONK reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your BONK 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 Bonk?
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 BonkThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.