How to Buy Injective (INJ) Token

Wisdom Oguzie
4 min readOct 27, 2023

(INJ) is a native cryptocurrency of the Injective ecosystem, a layer 1 lightning blockchain that allows different dapps to be built on it interoperably and also users to trade derivatives, spot assets, and perpetual contracts on a cross-chain basis. INJ can be used for staking, governance, and payment of transaction fees on the Injective Protocol.

How to buy Injective on a Cex in 4 steps

Centralized exchanges (CEXs): CEXs are online platforms that allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using fiat currency or other cryptocurrencies. Some popular CEXs that list INJ include Binance, Coinbase, and Huobi.

Compare crypto exchanges

The easiest way to buy Injective is from a cryptocurrency exchange. find one with the features you want such as low fees, ease of use or 24-hour customer support.

Cryptocurrency exchanges offer similar services but differ in a few key ways — mainly fees, the range of cryptos available and payment methods. You can compare the features of popular cryptocurrency exchanges available to help you choose the one that’s right for you.

Some other factors you may want to consider are customer support, user reviews, ease of use and whether or not the exchange is registered with a local regulator.

Create an account if you do not have an account before

To create an account on any cryptocurrency exchange you will need an email address. Some exchanges may also ask for a phone number and photo ID, so it’s a good idea to have those ready.

An increasing number of cryptocurrency exchanges will ask you to verify your identity before you can deposit funds and start trading Injective.

  • This process is known as Know Your Customer (KYC) and usually requires a photo ID and a webcam or smartphone. You may also need to prove your address by uploading a copy of a recent bank statement or utility bill.
  • Some exchanges allow you to deposit and trade cryptocurrencies without passing KYC, but they will not allow you to transfer local currency from your bank account. So if you are planning on purchasing INJ with your local currency then you will need to pass KYC.
  • Once you have verified your identity, it is a good idea to enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) before depositing any funds. This will increase the security of your account and help keep your funds safe.

Make a deposit

Once you’ve created an account, you will need to deposit funds to buy INJ. You can either deposit local currency from a bank account or credit card or transfer cryptocurrency from another exchange or wallet. Here are some popular ways to buy INJ:

  • Bank account: Transfers from local bank accounts are usually free, but you will need to double-check this with the exchange you choose.
  • Credit or debit card: Linking a card to your account is another convenient way to top up your account, but be aware that it usually attracts an additional fee. An advantage, though, is that you can use a card to make instant purchases or set up a recurring purchase.
  • Cryptocurrency: You can usually purchase INJ by trading it for another cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and other Altcoins or Stablecoins. This varies between exchanges though, so you will need to search for INJ on the spot market to see what cryptocurrencies it can be traded for.

Buy Injective ( $INJ)

The easiest way to buy INJ is by placing an ‘instant buy’ order to purchase it for a fixed price but not all crypto exchanges offer this feature.

Alternatively, you can open a trade on the spot market which allows you to set your own price — this is the most common way to purchase cryptocurrency. Using the instant buy feature is straightforward but typically more expensive than using the spot market. After that, you can now withdraw your INJ to a decentralized wallet if you want.

If you want to Buy $INJ on an exchange Dapp on Injective

You will need to have USDT in your Injective Wallet. You can bridge assets from the Ethereum network to Injective or onboard with fiat using one of the fiat on-ramp providers such as Kado, Transak or Payfura.

Once you have USDT in your Injective Wallet, you can trade them for $INJ on the Injective exchange dapp

About Injective

Injective is a lightning-fast interoperable layer one blockchain optimized for building the premier Web3 finance applications. Injective provides developers with powerful plug-and-play modules for creating unmatched dApps.

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Wisdom Oguzie
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Written by Wisdom Oguzie

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