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# How to Buy ETH, USDT, USDC

## Find an exchange

In order to buy a cryptocurrency, **you need to create** an account on a platform called an exchange. Several options exist depending on where you live. Here is a non-exhaustive list of exchanges where you can **create an account and buy ETH or USDT**

* [**Binance**](https://www.binance.com/en)
* [**Coinbase**](https://www.coinbase.com/)
* [**KuCoin**](https://www.kucoin.com/)
* [**Huobi**](https://www.huobi.com/en-us/)
* [**Kraken**](https://www.kraken.com/)
* **ETC. Always DYOR**

List of exchanges can be found at [Coingecko.](https://www.coingecko.com/en/exchanges)

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Be sure to **do your own research** before choosing an exchange. They will offer different services and fees and won't all be available in all countries. 
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## Create your account

In order to create your account, you will need to provide an email address and choose a secure password. Make sure you also enable 2FA (2-factor authentication) whenever possible. 

You will then (for most exchanges) have to complete KYC (Know Your Customer) 

This list is not exhaustive and different exchanges may ask for other information. Some exchanges won't require KYC at all for small transactions.

Once this is completed (this can take from minutes up to a few days depending on the exchange you're using), your account will be validated. You will be able to deposit fiat currencies (dollars, euros, etc.) into your account or directly buy cryptocurrencies. 

## Buy ETH or USDT

After creating an account, **you will be able to buy crypto assets with fiat and transfer them to your Decentralized Wallet.**

After Buying Ethereum $ETH or $USDT coin at the exchange, please follow the next topic on how to transfer and create a crypto wallet.

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**When you buy a cryptocurrency on an exchange, the platform guarantees that it is yours, but you do not have full control over it. If the exchange closes, for example, you may not recover your funds. If you want to fully control your funds (and use them in DeFi), you need to move them to DECENTRALIZED WALLET**.
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