How to buy Hedera
HBAR
Hedera is a distinctive blockchain platform that introduces the hashgraph consensus mechanism, aiming to enhance transaction throughput compared to traditional blockchains. It is open-source and features its own cryptocurrency, HBAR. Beyond its currency capabilities, Hedera supports the creation of native tokens and the execution of smart contracts using Solidity, making it compatible with applications developed for the Ethereum network. The foundational technology of Hedera is designed to provide a high-performance, secure blockchain environment through a proof of stake protocol, distinguishing itself with a focus on efficiency and scalability. The platform initiated its journey with a series of Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) sales starting in December 2017, targeting a range of participants from insiders to accredited investors. This phase was crucial for the platform's development leading up to the launch of its genesis block on September 13th, 2019. Hedera's architecture and governance model are built to offer a robust framework for a variety of applications, setting it apart in the crowded cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Hedera (HBAR)
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How to buy Hedera
HBAR
Hedera is a distinctive blockchain platform that introduces the hashgraph consensus mechanism, aiming to enhance transaction throughput compared to traditional blockchains. It is open-source and features its own cryptocurrency, HBAR. Beyond its currency capabilities, Hedera supports the creation of native tokens and the execution of smart contracts using Solidity, making it compatible with applications developed for the Ethereum network. The foundational technology of Hedera is designed to provide a high-performance, secure blockchain environment through a proof of stake protocol, distinguishing itself with a focus on efficiency and scalability. The platform initiated its journey with a series of Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) sales starting in December 2017, targeting a range of participants from insiders to accredited investors. This phase was crucial for the platform's development leading up to the launch of its genesis block on September 13th, 2019. Hedera's architecture and governance model are built to offer a robust framework for a variety of applications, setting it apart in the crowded cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Here’s how to buy Hedera on Coinsquare
Buying Hedera is just like foreign exchange of traditional currencies like the Canadian Dollar, US Dollar, or Euro. You trade coins that you have – either a cryptocurrency or a dollar – for Hedera, which trades as HBAR. Based on when you think you can get a good HBAR price, you should be able to trade HBAR to CAD.
To buy Hedera, simply follow these steps:
Sign up for a Coinsquare account and verify your identity
This is the first step to buying HBAR. Verifying your identity helps us to properly connect your funds to your account.
Fund your account with Canadian Dollars
Funding is like putting gas into a car – it helps you get where you want to go.
After funding, select HBAR from the list on the trade section
Coinsquare lets you trade HBAR without leaving the app. You can also check the Hedera stock price and convert HBAR to CAD on the platform.
Select a currency you’ve funded and use it to check the HBAR price
In the Coinsquare app, all currencies available to trade can be found in the drop down list.
Buy HBAR
Congratulations! You’re now the proud owner of HBAR. You can either HODL or use it to exchange HBAR to CAD. To the moon!
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