Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Giveth (GIV): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Giveth on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into GIV 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 GIV 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 $1036,400GIV
- With $50182,000GIV
- With $100364,000GIV
- With $5001,820,000GIV
How to buy Giveth on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to GIV 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 Giveth
In the investments tab, look for Giveth or GIV and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your GIV balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Giveth?
Giveth (GIV) is a cryptocurrency that powers a community-driven platform for transparent and efficient fundraising for nonprofits and social causes. Built on the Ethereum blockchain, Giveth aims to create a global culture of giving by rewarding donors with GIV tokens through programs like GIVbacks. The ecosystem includes features such as GIVfarm for liquidity providers and GIVgarden for decentralized governance. With over 5,900 projects listed, Giveth facilitates crypto donations to various vetted causes, ensuring real-world impact. You can buy GIV tokens on the Picnic platform, among other cryptocurrencies offered there.
Giveth (GIV) is a cryptocurrency that powers a community-driven platform dedicated to transforming nonprofit fundraising. Built on the Ethereum blockchain, Giveth aims to create a global culture of giving by making donations transparent, accessible, and rewarding. The platform supports various social causes and initiatives, allowing donors to contribute directly to projects they care about. At the heart of the Giveth ecosystem is the GIV token, which plays a crucial role in incentivizing and rewarding community participation. Donors can earn GIV tokens through the GIVbacks program, granting them voting rights and access to community benefits. The GIVeconomy, a unique concept within Giveth, includes features like GIVfarm for liquidity providers, GIVgarden for decentralized governance, and GIVstream for continuous token distribution. With over 5,900 projects listed, Giveth has facilitated significant crypto donations to various causes, ensuring that contributions have a real-world impact. The platform's commitment to transparency and community-driven decision-making sets it apart in the world of blockchain-based philanthropy. If you're interested in supporting this innovative approach to charitable giving, you can buy GIV tokens on the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy Giveth 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 GIV 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 Giveth?
Fees depend on the network used to buy GIV. 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 Giveth 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 GIV can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of GIV?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of GIV, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Giveth?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Giveth and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until GIV reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your GIV 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 Giveth?
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 GIV in your wallet in minutes.
Buy GivethThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.