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Welcome to our guide on How to Buy Cryptocurrency! If you're new to the world of digital currencies, you're in the right place. In this simple and easy-to-follow guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to get started with buying crypto. Whether you're looking to invest in popular ISO20022 compliant cryptocurrencies like XRP and XLM, or exploring emerging coins on the XRP Ledger, we'll explain the process step-by-step. From setting up your wallet to making your first purchase, we've got you covered. Read the instructions provided before beginning. Let's dive in and start your journey into the exciting world of cryptocurrencies!

Easy Cyrpto Wallet:​

  • Go to Uphold's official website using your browser or get the Uphold App on your phone. This wallets allows you to trade a wide range of cyptocurrencies on the blockchains.

  • Click on the "Sign up" button.

  • Provide your email address and create a strong password.

  • Agree to Terms & Conditions.

  • Verify your email.

  • Setup Two-Factor Authentication (Optional).

  • Complete Know-Your-Customer (KYC). You will upload a government issued ID and a selfie to confirm your identity.

  • After verification, you can add payment methods like bank account, debit/credit card, or ApplePay. This will allow you to deposit funds into your new Uphold wallet.

  • Once your account is set up and verified, you can start buying, storing, and transferring cyptocurrencies.

  • Choose the cypto you want to purchase, enter amount and pay.

  • Crypto coins will be deposited into your wallet.

  • Fund your Uphold wallet with a minimum of 11 XRP, so later you can activate your XAMAN wallet without any issues.

  • It's that easy!

XAMAN XRPL Wallet:​​

  • This wallet allows you to trade cryptocurrencies on the XRP Ledger.

  • You need a smartphone, pen and paper to start.

  • Download the XAMAN official app on your smart device from the App Store.

  • Once the app is installed, open the app on your device.

  • Tap on Create a New Wallet to start the creation process.

  • Set password for accessing the XAMAN app. Write down password.

  • Create your Recovery Phrase. You will need to write down the phrase on paper and store in a secure place. Do not share the phrase with anyone and do not store it digitally. The Recovery or Seed Phrase is the only way to restore your wallet and access your funds when your smart device is lost or stolen. 

  • Choose method of authorizing transactions. 

  • Keep all passwords and the phrase in a secure location.

  • Setup Two-Factor Authentication (Optional).

  • Add funds (XRP) to activate your XAMAN wallet by using the app or by transfering XRP from your Uphold Wallet to your XAMAN Wallet.

Transfer XRP from Uphold to XAMAN:​

  • Sign into your XAMAN wallet.

  • Tap on the Receive button and copy the address.

  • Sign into your Uphold wallet.

  • Tap on the Transact button located bottom center.

  • Tap on Anything to anything.

  • Tap on Select Source and tap on XRP.

  • Tap on Select Destination and then scroll down under Cypto Networks and choose XRP Ledger Network.

  • Enter amount of XRP you want to transfer. If your XAMAN wallet has not been activated you will need to send a minimum of 10 XRP, which includes transaction fee, so send 11 XRP.

  • Tap on the Preview Withdrawal button.

  • Paste address copied from XAMAN to XRP Address.

  • Destination Tag in not required.

  • Tap on the Next Button.

  • Review and then tap the Confirm Withdrawal button.

  • Enter verification code received from text message and tap the Confirm button to preceed with transaction.

  • Sign back into your XAMAN wallet and you should have received your XRP from Uphold.

Buy XRPL Coins on XAMAN:

  • Find the Contract Address of the token you want from an official website or social media account.

  • Go to xmagnetic.org. Tap Connect Wallet at the bottom of the page and then tap on XAMAN. Connect your XAMAN wallet by entering your XAMAN transaction authorization password. This will allow xmagnetic.org to set trustlines to your XAMAN wallet.

  • Search for the token you want to purchase on xmagnetic.org. The search option is located at the top of the page.

  • Tap on the coin you are interested in purchasing and verify the Contract Address CA. The CA is located directly under the name of the name of the coin.

  • Verifying the coin's CA determines that you are going to purchase the correct coin and not a copycat.

  • After verifying the coin scroll down on the coin's page and tap on Set Trustline.

  • Tap on XAMAN and then enter your XAMAN transaction authorization password.

  • Now the token's trustline is set on your XAMAN wallet.

  • Tap on the Apps option located at the bottom of the page and then choose the DEX Trade app.

  • Click on the currency pair near the top left of the page.

  • Switch the currency pair so XRP is on the bottom under Quote.

  • Select currency Base and add the coin you want to buy/sell.

  • The currency pair on the top left of the page should show the coin you want to trade followed by /XRP.

  • Now you can buy or sell the coin using market or limit orders.

  • It gets easier after a few times.​

First Ledger XRPL Wallet:​

  • This wallet allows you to trade cryptocurrencies on the XRP Ledger.

  • You need a smartphone, pen and paper to start.

  • Download the Telegram app on your smartphone from the App Store.

  • Create a Telegram account.

  • In Telegram, search for the official FirstLedger Bot. Check with firstledger.net website for the exact username to avoid scams.

  • Start a conversation with the bot by tapping on Start.

  • Follow the bot's instructions to begin creating your wallet.

  • Set password and write it down.

  • Create your Recovery Phrase. You will need to write down the phrase on paper and store in a secure place. Do not share the phrase with anyone and do not store it digitally. The Recovery or Seed Phrase is the only way to restore your wallet and access your funds when your smart device is lost or stolen. 

  • Once your Recovery Phrase is confirmed the bot will finalize your wallet setup and provide you with your wallet address.

  • Go to firstledger.net and log in using your credentials.

  • Setup Two-Factor Authentication (Optional).

  • Add funds (XRP) to your Firstledger wallet by transfering XRP from your Uphold Wallet to your Firstledger wallet.

Buy XRPL Coins on First Ledger:

  • Find the Contract Address of the token you want from an official website or social media account and tap on First Ledger link.

  • Or go to xmagnetic.org. Tap Connect Wallet at the bottom of the page and then tap on First Ledger. This will allow xmagnetic.org to set trustlines to your First Ledger wallet.

  • Search for the token you want to purchase on xmagnetic.org. The search option is located at the top of the page

  • Tap on the coin you are interested in purchasing and verify the Contract Address CA. The CA is located directly under the name of the name of the coin.

  • Verifying the coin's CA determines that you are going to purchase the correct coin and not a copycat.

  • After verifying the coin scroll down on the coin's page and tap on Set Trustline.

  • Tap on First Ledger and allow the trustline to be set in your First Ledger wallet.

  • You can skip the xmagnetic steps, if you linked to First Ledger from an official website or social media account. The link will take you to the coin on First Ledger.​​

  • You can set trustlines directly on the to coins page on First Ledger.

  • Buy or sell coins easily on the First Ledger wallet.

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