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How to Buy YAY Network (YAY): Step-by-Step Guide

To buy YAY Network on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into YAY 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 YAY 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 $1097,588YAY
  • With $50487,940YAY
  • With $100975,880YAY
  • With $5004,879,400YAY

How to buy YAY Network on Picnic, step by step

Four steps, from signing up to YAY in your wallet.

  1. 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.

  2. Add funds with Pix

    Top up in Brazilian reais with Pix, straight from the app. The balance shows up in a few minutes.

  3. Search for YAY Network

    In the investments tab, look for YAY Network or YAY and enter how much you want to buy.

  4. Review and confirm

    Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your YAY balance appears in your wallet, under your control.

What is YAY Network?

YAY Network is a decentralized platform that offers a unique cryptocurrency called YAY. This ERC-20 token serves as a governance tool within the YAY ecosystem, allowing holders to participate in decision-making processes. Users can earn YAY through various activities, including staking and interacting with the platform's NFT components, such as Genesis NFTs and Pals NFTs. The YAY Network aims to democratize access to private investments, making them more accessible to a wider audience. If you're interested in exploring YAY and other cryptocurrencies, you can buy them on the Picnic platform.

YAY Network is a decentralized platform that aims to make private investments more accessible to everyone. The network's native token, YAY, serves as a governance token, allowing holders to participate in important decision-making processes within the ecosystem. Users can acquire YAY tokens through various means, including exchanges, staking, and as rewards for activities like purchasing or minting Pals, which are NFTs associated with the platform. The YAY ecosystem comprises several components, including Genesis NFTs and Pals NFTs. Genesis NFTs are limited to 5,000 and are issued on the Ethereum blockchain, while Pals NFTs are issued on Arbitrum and have no limit. These NFTs play a crucial role in the platform's play-to-earn activities and token distribution mechanisms. Additionally, the ecosystem features an EMPL token, which serves as a utility token for community contributions and can be exchanged for YAY tokens. YAY Network's mission is to democratize access to private investments by making them liquid and available to all users, regardless of vesting schedules or investment sizes. The platform focuses on empowering users through education and facilitating effective due diligence for informed investment decisions. By bridging the gap between top-tier projects and retail users, YAY Network aims to create a more inclusive investment landscape. You can buy YAY tokens on the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.

Why buy YAY Network 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 YAY 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 YAY Network?

Fees depend on the network used to buy YAY. 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 YAY Network 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 YAY can move, so invest thoughtfully.

Can I buy just a fraction of YAY?

Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of YAY, even if it is a fraction of one unit.

Do I need to understand crypto to buy YAY Network?

No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for YAY Network and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.

How long until YAY reaches my wallet?

After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your YAY 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 YAY Network?

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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