How to Buy $VIRTUAL Tokens on Base

How to Buy $VIRTUAL Tokens on Base

For Beginners: Starting from Scratch

1. Set Up a Crypto Wallet

2. • Choose a soft wallet like MetaMask or Trust Wallet.

   • Install the browser extension or mobile app and create a new wallet.

   • Securely save your recovery phrase (never share it).

   • Add the Base network to your wallet:

   • • Network Name: Base

     • RPC URL: https://mainnet.base.org
     • Chain ID: 8453

     • Currency Symbol: ETH

     • Block Explorer: https://basescan.org
3. Purchase Ethereum (ETH)

4. • Buy ETH on a centralized exchange (CEX) like Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken using fiat currency (e.g., USD, EUR).

   • If you're already using a CEX like ByBit, Gate.io, or Bitget, you can purchase $VIRTUAL directly there and withdraw it to your wallet on the Base network — skipping the next steps.

5. Withdraw ETH to Your Wallet Address

6. • Transfer your ETH from the exchange to your wallet’s address, using Base Chain.

7. Connect to a Base DEX

8. • Visit https://app.uniswap.org/swap

   • Switch your wallet to the Base network.

   • Connect your wallet to the DEX by clicking “Connect Wallet” and approving the connection.

9. Trade for $VIRTUAL

10. • Select ETH (on Base) as the input token and $VIRTUAL as the output token.

    • If $VIRTUAL isn’t listed, paste its Base contract address: 0x0b3e328455c4059EEb9e3f84b5543F74E24e7E1b

    • Enter the amount of ETH to swap, review the low gas fees (typically under $1), and confirm the transaction.

11. Verify Your Tokens

12. • After the transaction completes, check your wallet (on Base network) to confirm $VIRTUAL tokens are added.

    • If $VIRTUAL doesn’t appear, import it manually using the Base contract address.

Tips for Beginners:

• Start with a small trade to test the process.

• Keep ~0.01 ETH on Base for gas fees.

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For Experienced Users: Using Tokens Already on Base

If you already hold tokens (e.g., ETH, USDC, or other ERC-20 tokens) on the Base blockchain, you can buy $VIRTUAL directly.

1. Confirm Tokens on Base

2. • Ensure you have tokens like ETH or USDC in your wallet on the Base network.

   • If your tokens are on another chain (e.g., Ethereum), bridge them to Base using Base Bridge (bridge.base.org) or Across Protocol:

   • • Deposit tokens, confirm, and wait ~10 minutes for them to appear on Base.

   • Note: Verify you have enough tokens for the trade and gas fees.

3. Connect to a Base DEX

4. • Go to https://app.uniswap.org/swap

   • Ensure your wallet is set to the Base network (Chain ID: 8453).

   • Connect your wallet to the DEX.

5. Trade for $VIRTUAL

6. • Choose your input token (e.g., ETH or USDC on Base) and $VIRTUAL as the output.

   • If $VIRTUAL isn’t in the token list, input its Base contract address: 0x0b3e328455c4059EEb9e3f84b5543F74E24e7E1b

   • Specify the trade amount, confirm the low gas fees (usually cents), and execute the swap.

7. Verify Your Tokens

8. • Once the transaction is complete, confirm $VIRTUAL tokens are in your wallet on Base.

   • Manually add the $VIRTUAL token using its contract address if it doesn’t show up automatically.