Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Metronome (MET): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Metronome on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into MET 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 MET 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 $1022.355MET
- With $50111.77MET
- With $100223.55MET
- With $5001,117.7MET
How to buy Metronome on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to MET 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 Metronome
In the investments tab, look for Metronome or MET and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your MET balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Metronome?
Metronome (MET) is a decentralized finance ecosystem featuring a self-governing monetary system and autonomous cryptocurrency. Launched in 2018, it offers a synthetic protocol for generating various assets, cross-chain token swaps, and automated crypto payments. The MET token, governed by a DAO, serves as a store of value and enables interoperability between blockchains. With smart contracts managing its operations and a predictable issuance rate, Metronome aims for sustainability and robustness in the crypto space. You can buy MET tokens on the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
Metronome (MET) is a decentralized finance ecosystem designed to provide a sustainable and robust monetary system. At its core, MET operates as an autonomous cryptocurrency, allowing users to engage in various financial activities within the Metronome network. The ecosystem is governed by MET token holders through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), ensuring a truly decentralized and self-governed platform. One of the key features of Metronome is its synthetic protocol, which enables users to generate various synthetic assets using crypto assets as collateral. This approach aims to maximize capital efficiency within the ecosystem. Additionally, MET tokens serve as a decentralized store of value and facilitate cross-chain token swaps, promoting interoperability between different blockchains. The platform also supports recurring, automated crypto payments and subscriptions, making it a versatile tool for various financial transactions. Metronome's technological infrastructure is built on smart contracts that manage the overall behavior of the blockchain, issue new tokens through daily auctions, and facilitate on-chain conversions between MET and other tokens. The platform's commitment to predictable issuance and portability sets it apart in the cryptocurrency landscape. With a fixed annual inflation rate of 2% and the ability to move tokens freely between blockchains, Metronome offers a unique proposition for users seeking a stable and flexible cryptocurrency option. If you're interested in exploring Metronome, you can purchase MET tokens on the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy Metronome 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 MET 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 Metronome?
Fees depend on the network used to buy MET. 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 Metronome 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 MET can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of MET?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of MET, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Metronome?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Metronome and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until MET reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your MET 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 Metronome?
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 MET in your wallet in minutes.
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