What are Hedera and HBAR?
Hedera is a public distributed ledger network for building decentralized applications. Its network services include smart contracts, tokenization and consensus services.
HBAR is the native cryptocurrency of the Hedera network. It’s used to pay for network services, including transferring tokens, executing smart contracts and storing data. HBAR also helps secure the network through Hedera’s coin-weighted proof-of-stake model.
How to buy Hedera in the US
In the Crypto.com App, the basic flow is:
- Download the Crypto.com App or register online, then sign up and verify your identity.
- Top up your account.
- Go to the trading screen, select Hedera and complete your purchase.
Ways to fund a Hedera purchase
Funding options for buying Hedera in the App include bank transfers, debit or credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and depositing crypto from another wallet.
If you deposit crypto from another wallet, check that the asset and network are supported before sending. The App’s Transfer Menu has the most accurate list of available deposit and withdrawal assets. Any deposits through unsupported chains cannot be credited or refunded.
How much do you need to buy Hedera?
The minimum amount required to buy Hedera on Crypto.com is US$1. In practice, this means you can buy a small fraction of Hedera rather than needing to buy a whole unit.