Ethereum (ETH)
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Ethereum (ETH) FAQs
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is an open-source blockchain network where companies can build products on. Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency, after Bitcoin. Ethereum is also a network where ETH (Ethereum), USDT (Tether), and other cryptocurrencies transact on.
Who can trade Ethereum on Paxful?All users can trade and convert Ethereum with a verified email address and phone number. However, depending on your country, you may need to verify your address to sell Ethereum.
For a full list of the verification status needed for Ethereum transactions, please visit this article.What are the fees for converting Ethereum?Can my Ethereum transaction be cancelled or reversed?Unfortunately, Ethereum transactions can’t be cancelled or reversed. For more information, check out this article.
What is the minimum Ethereum I can sell, buy, or convert?The minimum amount you can sell, buy, or convert is 10 USD.How can I buy or sell Ethereum?To buy or sell Ethereum as you would normally buy or sell Bitcoin in the marketplace:
- Head to the buy and sell pages to see a list of the current Ethereum offers
- You can also create your own Ethereum offers (you just need to be ID verified)
- You can also convert your BTC or USDT into ETH in your Paxful wallet
How do I get my Ethereum wallet address?Head to the Wallet tab and click Receive in the Ethereum section.
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Sending Ethereum (ETH)
Sending Ethereum (ETH) from your Paxful wallet is easy! Check out the steps below to get started:
- Log in to your Paxful account and head to the Wallet page.
- Click “Send” under your Ethereum wallet.
- Enter in the amount of ETH that you’d like to send and the recipient’s address. Once that’s done, hit “Continue”.
- Next, you’ll see a confirmation page. Double check that your recipient’s address is correct here! If you're sending ETH to an external wallet, you will also see the current fees associated with this transaction at this step. To learn more about this fee, check out this article. You’ll also need to enter in your 2FA code if you have it set up for this step. Once you’re ready and you’ve confirmed all of the information is correct, hit “Send Ethereum now” and you’re good to go!
- Log in to your Paxful account and head to the Wallet page.
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Receiving and Depositing Ethereum (ETH)
If you’re looking to deposit ETH into your Paxful wallet, check out the steps below to get started:
- Log in to your Paxful account and head to the Wallet page
- Click “Receive” under your Ethereum wallet
- You'll now see your wallet address here, allowing you to copy and paste the address, or you can use the QR code. Please make sure the amount you’ll be receiving is worth more than the fee!
- Log in to your Paxful account and head to the Wallet page