Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Vow (VOW): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Vow on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into VOW 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 VOW 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 $10250.01VOW
- With $501,250VOW
- With $1002,500.1VOW
- With $50012,500VOW
How to buy Vow on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to VOW 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 Vow
In the investments tab, look for Vow or VOW and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your VOW balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Vow?
VOW is a digital asset on the Ethereum blockchain designed to revolutionize retail experiences. It enables the creation and distribution of discount vouchers, redeemable for products and services across various industries, including retail, gaming, and travel. VOW operates on a Layer 2 solution, allowing for fast, gas-free transactions. The token's economic model encourages retailer participation, fostering a natural liquidity and acceptance layer for crypto without fiat conversion. Governed by its community and supported by the Vow Ecosystem Foundation, VOW aims to enhance customer engagement and incentivize sales. You can purchase VOW and other cryptocurrencies on the Picnic platform.
VOW is a digital asset built on the Ethereum blockchain, designed to revolutionize the retail sector. This utility token enables the creation and distribution of discount vouchers, which can be redeemed for products and services. VOW's unique system aims to boost sales and enhance customer engagement, with potential applications extending to gaming, entertainment, and travel industries. Operating on a Layer 2 solution called Aventus, VOW facilitates instant, gas-free transactions. This approach addresses common issues in crypto adoption, such as volatility and speed, making it particularly suitable for retail environments. The token-economic model encourages retailers to participate in the ecosystem, creating a natural liquidity and acceptance layer for cryptocurrency without the need for fiat conversion. VOW has experienced significant market fluctuations since its inception, reflecting the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market. The token is available for trading on various exchanges, including both centralized and decentralized platforms. While not tradable on Coinbase Exchange, it is supported by Coinbase Wallet. The Vow project is community-governed and supported by the Vow Ecosystem Foundation, working to benefit its users. If you're interested in purchasing VOW, you can do so through the Picnic platform, which offers this and many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy Vow 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 VOW 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 Vow?
Fees depend on the network used to buy VOW. 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 Vow 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 VOW can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of VOW?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of VOW, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Vow?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Vow and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until VOW reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your VOW 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 Vow?
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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This content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.