> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kodi.gitbook.io/kodi-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kodi.gitbook.io/kodi-whitepaper/token-breakdown/how-to-buy.md).

# How to Buy

Follow these steps to purchase $KODI

### Getting Started

To start, you'll need to download a Web3 wallet. You can use both Trust Wallet and Metamask, but we recommend the latter.

![](https://4141527546-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJiye41s9oAZN2LCHp103%2Fuploads%2FuS6i8yZKEj1nzJNrDPUJ%2Fmetamask.svg?alt=media\&token=89e0ef9b-f74d-47fc-a07e-eccba0c7d5ce)

[**How to install and setup Metamak**](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/connecting-metamask-to-binance-smart-chain)

[**Download Metamask**](https://metamask.io/download/)

### **Purchasing Kodi**

There are multiple avenues to purchase $KODI. If you want the most benefits from the Kodi Ecosystem and tokenomics, we recommend purchasing it through PancakeSwap and holding in your Web3 wallet.

**To purchase on PancakeSwap, follow these steps:**

1. Head over to [**PancakeSwap**](https://pancakeswap.finance/swap)**.**
2. Click "Connect Wallet" on the upper right hand side and connect your Metamask or Trust Wallet.
3. Ensure BNB is being swapped for $KODI. Enter in the $KODI address in the space provided.
4. Adjust your slippage to 13%.
5. Click swap and confirm the prompts. 
6. Congratulations, you just purcahsed $KODI!

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 If you get an error, try using round numbers of **BNB** or **$KODI** or increase slippage further.
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### Trade Kodi on a CEX

Kodi is available for trade on [**Hotbit**](https://www.hotbit.io/) and [**LBank**](https://www.lbank.info/).

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Please note that holding $KODI on a CEX will exclude you from BNB rewards.
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### Direct Fiat to Kodi Purchasing

Visit the [**Fiat to Kodi Purchasing**](/kodi-whitepaper/additional-features/fiat-to-kodi-purchasing.md) section in our whitepaper for more information.

### Cross-Chain Swapping

Visit the [**Cross-Chain Application**](/kodi-whitepaper/additional-features/cross-chain-application.md) section in our whitepaper for more information.

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**Kodi Smart Contract Address:** 0xbA5eAB68a7203C9FF72E07b708991F07f55eF40E
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