What you will learn
- What USDC is and why rounds use it
- Buying it by card inside Krows
- Bringing it from an exchange on the right network
- Why you do not need SOL
Before you start
- Your Krows account and its wallet
- A card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or USDC on an exchange
Chapter 1What USDC is
USDC is a stablecoin issued by Circle: a digital currency that is always worth one US dollar and is backed by cash reserves and short-term government debt. Krows rounds run in USDC on the Solana network so the amount does not move while the round is open, and operations take seconds.
- 1 USDC ≈ $1. If your card is in euros, the provider shows you the exchange rate before you pay.
- The minimum investment in a round is 1 USDC.
- Your USDC lives in your wallet, not at Krows.
Chapter 2By card, without leaving Krows
It is the fastest way. You can do it from your portfolio or right when you invest.
- Open your Portfolio and tap “Buy USDC”
The “Buy USDC” button, with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. - Choose the amountAn external payment provider’s window opens. Type how much you want; you will see the total with its fee before confirming.
- PayBy card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Depending on the provider and the amount, it may ask you to verify your identity: the provider does that, not Krows.
- Wait a few minutesThe USDC arrives in your Krows wallet. You will see it under “Available USDC”.
If you do not have enough balance when investing, the investment page offers to buy exactly what is missing:
The purchase is made by the payment provider, which charges its own fee and shows it to you before you pay. Krows charges nothing for this and never sees your card details.
Chapter 3From an exchange
If you already hold USDC on an exchange (Coinbase, Kraken, Bitstamp, Binance…) or in another wallet, you can send it to your Krows wallet.
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Simulated wallet screens. On your phone they will look slightly different.
- Copy your addressIn Settings › Wallet or in your Portfolio. It is letters and numbers, 32 to 44 characters long.
- On the exchange, choose “Withdraw” or “Send” USDCPaste the address.
- Choose the Solana networkThis is the most important step. If you choose Ethereum, Polygon, Base or another, the USDC will not reach your Solana wallet.
- Send a small amount firstFor example 5 USDC. When it arrives, send the rest.
Wrong network = money at risk. USDC exists on many networks. On Krows only USDC on Solana works. Check the network twice before confirming.
Chapter 4What about SOL?
On Solana, every operation pays a tiny fee in SOL. On Krows those fees are paid by Krows when you invest, vote or withdraw, so you do not need to buy SOL. You would only need it if you move your USDC outside Krows on your own with another wallet.
Chapter 5Back to euros
Whatever a round or referendum returns to you arrives as USDC in your wallet. To turn it into euros, send it to an exchange (on the Solana network) and sell it there. Keep a record of every operation for your tax return: read Taxes on your investments.
Chapter 6Final review
Before you close this guide, check you have it clear. None of this is sent anywhere: it is just for you.
On the exchange, which network do you choose to send USDC to Krows?
Do you need to buy SOL to invest on Krows?
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