Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy The Neko (NEKO): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy The Neko on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into NEKO 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 NEKO 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 $102,246,000NEKO
- With $5011,230,000NEKO
- With $10022,460,000NEKO
- With $500112,300,000NEKO
How to buy The Neko on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to NEKO 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 The Neko
In the investments tab, look for The Neko or NEKO and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your NEKO balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is The Neko?
The Neko (NEKO) is a community-driven cryptocurrency on the NEAR Protocol, designed to unite users and support content creators. It rewards educational content about the NEAR ecosystem, aligning with the "Learn to Earn" concept. With over 22,500 unique holders, NEKO has gained popularity in the NEAR community. You can buy NEKO on the Picnic platform, along with other cryptocurrencies. NEKO can be traded, held in wallets, or used for staking and yield farming. As part of the growing NEAR ecosystem, NEKO aims to foster engagement and education within its community.
The Neko (NEKO) is a unique cryptocurrency that emerged as the first meme coin on the NEAR Protocol. Its primary purpose extends beyond typical meme coins, aiming to unite the NEAR community and power the creator economy. NEKO plays a crucial role in the "Learn to Earn" movement, rewarding content creators for producing educational material about the NEAR ecosystem. This approach has helped NEKO gain significant traction, attracting over 22,500 unique holders shortly after its listing. NEKO operates with a total supply of 9.92 billion tokens, with a circulating supply of 4.19 billion. The cryptocurrency has established itself in the market, with active trading pairs and a presence on various exchanges. Users can purchase NEKO through centralized exchanges like MEXC or decentralized exchanges, depending on their preference. Once acquired, NEKO can be held in exchange wallets or self-custodial wallets, providing flexibility for users. Beyond trading, NEKO offers various opportunities for engagement within the NEAR Protocol ecosystem. Users can participate in staking, lending, or yield farming to potentially earn passive income. The strong community presence of NEKO within the NEAR ecosystem further enhances its value proposition, fostering a supportive environment for users and content creators alike. If you're interested in exploring NEKO, you can buy it on the Picnic platform, which offers a range of cryptocurrencies for purchase.
Why buy The Neko 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 NEKO 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 The Neko?
Fees depend on the network used to buy NEKO. 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 The Neko 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 NEKO can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of NEKO?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of NEKO, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy The Neko?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for The Neko and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until NEKO reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your NEKO 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 The Neko?
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 The NekoThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.