Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Dinero (DINERO): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Dinero on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into DINERO 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 DINERO 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 $101,166DINERO
- With $505,830.2DINERO
- With $10011,660DINERO
- With $50058,302DINERO
How to buy Dinero on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to DINERO 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 Dinero
In the investments tab, look for Dinero or DINERO and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your DINERO balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Dinero?
Dinero (DINERO) is a cryptocurrency and governance token of the Dinero Protocol, a decentralized financial system built on Ethereum. The protocol offers various DeFi services, including a stablecoin (pxUSD), liquid staking (pxETH), and lending capabilities. DINERO token holders can participate in governance decisions and earn rewards through staking. The protocol aims to provide low-cost transactions, high liquidity, and protection against certain crypto-specific risks. While Dinero has unique features, it's one of many cryptocurrencies available on the Picnic platform.
Dinero (DINERO) is a cryptocurrency that forms part of the Dinero Protocol, a decentralized financial system built on the Ethereum blockchain. The protocol aims to address various challenges in the crypto and DeFi spaces, offering users a range of financial services and tools. DINERO serves as the native governance token of the protocol, allowing holders to participate in decision-making processes and earn rewards through staking. At the heart of the Dinero Protocol are several key components, including pxETH (a liquid staking token), pxUSD (a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar), and a permissionless RPC service. The protocol's stablecoin, pxUSD, is backed by ETH and pxETH through an over-collateralization process, ensuring a stable 1:1 exchange ratio with the US dollar. Additionally, the Dinero Protocol incorporates features like MEV protection and meta transactions, enhancing user security and reducing transaction costs. The Dinero Protocol enables various financial activities, including lending, borrowing, and asset tokenization. It aims to bridge the gap between decentralized blockchain ecosystems and centralized financial systems, providing users with low transaction costs and high liquidity for crypto assets. If you're interested in exploring the potential of Dinero and its ecosystem, you can purchase DINERO tokens on the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy Dinero 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 DINERO 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 Dinero?
Fees depend on the network used to buy DINERO. 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 Dinero 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 DINERO can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of DINERO?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of DINERO, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Dinero?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Dinero and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until DINERO reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your DINERO 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 Dinero?
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 DineroThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.