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How to Buy Crypto Securely

With Koinonos (Ramp Network), you can buy 100+ cryptocurrencies quickly and securely and receive them directly to your wallet or exchange account in just a few steps.

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Why buying directly to your wallet is better

Many people buy crypto through platforms that hold the funds for them. That can be convenient, but it adds risk: you depend on the platform’s custody, policies, and potential limitations.

With Koinonos, your crypto is delivered directly to the wallet address you choose. This approach is closer to the decentralized idea of crypto: you control your assets.

In short: buying direct-to-wallet reduces custody risk. You choose where your crypto goes.

Step-by-step: buy crypto with Koinonos (Ramp Network)

1) Choose the amount

Enter how much crypto you want to buy, or set the value in your local currency. Live pricing updates ensure you always see the current rate.

Choose the amount

2) Create your account

Sign up using your preferred method and confirm your country of residence before continuing.

Create your account

3) Add a wallet address

Your crypto is delivered directly to your chosen wallet. You can use self-custodial options like Ledger or MetaMask, or a custodial exchange account.

Add a wallet address

4) Make your payment

Pay with credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfers, or local payment services available in your region.

Make your payment

The most important part: choosing the correct blockchain network

This is where many expensive mistakes happen. The same “coin” name can exist on multiple networks. For example, USDT can exist on Ethereum, Tron, and other networks.

Important: If you choose the wrong blockchain network for your wallet address, your funds can be lost or require complex recovery steps (sometimes impossible).

Before confirming a purchase or transfer, always check:

  • Asset: the exact crypto you are buying (e.g., USDT, ETH, SOL).
  • Network: the blockchain that the wallet address supports for that asset.
  • Wallet compatibility: the wallet must support both the asset and the chosen network.

Wallet address safety (copy/paste, verify, slow down)

Wallet addresses are long and mistakes are easy. The safest practice is to copy and paste your wallet address. Avoid typing it manually unless you absolutely must.

After copy/paste, take your time and verify:

  • First 4–6 characters match the intended address
  • Last 4–6 characters match the intended address
  • You are on the correct network and asset
Slow down: crypto transfers are often irreversible. A single typo can mean permanent loss.

Extra security tips

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Use a trusted wallet

For self-custody, prefer reputable wallets (hardware wallets for larger amounts).

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Verify the website

Beware of phishing. Use bookmarks and double-check the domain before logging in.

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Consider a small test first

If you’re unsure, start with a small amount before buying larger amounts.

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Never share seed phrases

No legitimate service will ask for your seed phrase. Never share it with anyone.

Published: December 16, 2025

Disclaimer: This article was created to provide general information only. Please verify that the information is accurate and remember that technology changes very quickly - what is good today may not be valid tomorrow. This is not financial or investment advice.

Buy Crypto with Koinonos

Choose the amount, add your wallet address, pick the correct network, and pay using your preferred method. Your crypto is delivered directly to your wallet.

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