How to buy, sell and store the cryptocurrency Dash (DASH)

What is Dash?

Dash is a cryptocurrency that enjoys enormous speed (transactions typically take a second or less) and near zero cost transaction fees. Dash is instant, global and easy to use, moving money anywhere, to anyone, for less than a US cent- orders of magnitude less than the cost of using a credit or debit card.

Over a billion dollars were transacted via Dash in Q1 2020, with 81,000 active wallet addresses and 17,000 transactions every day.

The Dash protocol is open and not under control by any one person or entity. Anyone can write software to interact with the Dash network without needing permission from anyone. The network also enjoys irreversible transactions to protect merchants from fraudulent charge backs and payments require no personal information from either party.

Where and how to buy Dash

Exchange name: Deposit methods: Fiat currencies: Coins supported:

Cex.io Debit card

Credit card

Bank transfer

Skrill USD, EUR, AUD, CAD, GBP, JPY BTC, ETH, BCH, BTG, DASH, LTC, XRP, XLM, TRX, BTT, MHC, ONT, ONG, ADA, NEO, GAS, ATOM, BAT, XTZ, MATIC, LINK Click to open the Cex.io buying guide Click to open the Cex.io buying guide

How to buy Dash on Cex.io Step 1: Set up an account on Cex.io Click here to go to Cex.io Click 'Create Account'. Enter your email address, your country of residence and a strong password (take password security for this as seriously as you would for your bank account). Click the check box to accept the site's terms of use. Press 'Create Account'. You will have been sent an email from Cex.io. Go open it and click the link inside to confirm your email address is genuine. To purchase Dash you'll now have to provide some personal information to prove you are who you say you are. Enter your name and date of birth. Press 'Next'. Before you'll be able to buy Dash you'll have to verify your identity. In the top right corner of the screen click your name and in the drop down menu select 'verification'. Press 'start' on stage one 'identity verification'. Enter your country of residence and phone number. On the next page choose the type of document you're going to use to verify your identity. You can use a passport, national identification card or driver's license. You'll need to upload an image of the document along with a clear photograph of yourself holding it. Step 2: Deposit money to Cex.io Now that your account is verified click 'finance' on the top menu. Choose which currency you want to pay into Cex.io and press 'deposit'. Depending on which currency you're using you'll be given various options on how to deposit money to Cex.io. Choose which you'd like to use. Enter the amount of money you'd like to deposit in the right hand column and then follow the instructions given. Once your deposit it successful you will be sent an email confirming the money is in your account. Step 3: Buy Dash on Cex.io Now that the money is in your account click 'buy/sell'. In the drop down boxes select 'DASH' and then the currency you deposited to Cex.io. In the box marked 'your amount' enter either the amount of your money you want to spend or the amount of DASH you want to buy. There is also the option to 'buy with all my available balance'. Once you're done, press buy. You will be given a summary of your purchase. If you're happy with what you see click 'buy now'. Congratulations! You now own some Dash.

Binance Cryptocurrency

Credit card

Debit card

Simplex

Koinal

Banxa USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, NZD, CZK + 46 others BTC, ETH, LTC, XRP, LINK, BNB, TRX + 181 others Click to open the Binance buying guide Click to open the Binance buying guide

Wallets that support Dash

Ledger hardware wallet - Most secure form of cryptocurrency wallet

- Hardware wallet you can carry with you (like a USB stick)

- Stores multiple cryptocurrencies including Dash Click for more information on the Ledger wallet Click for more information on the Ledger wallet

The Ledger hardware cryptocurrency wallet Computers and phones get hacked. Websites run illicit code to steal passwords. Fraudsters trick people into clicking links that steal information from their computers. A line of defence to keep your Dash from being stolen is important. That's where hardware wallets come in. Hardware wallets are like secure USB sticks with one job- to be a firewall between your Dash and the outside world. To do this they encrypt the private keys to your cryptocurrency wallets so no-one- not even you- can know them. That way only someone with physical access to your hardware wallet- and who also knows its password- has a chance to access and move your coins. The hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is the brand we recommend as for years their products have had a solid reputation for security and ease of use. Ledger wallets support the storage and sending of Dash as well as many other cryptocurrencies- you can see a full list here. The Ledger Nano S (you can get one from the official Ledger site or Amazon) is great for beginners, or the more advanced Ledger Nano X, which supports Bluetooth, is great for those who think they will use their wallet regularly (you can get one from the official Ledger site or Amazon). Once you have your Ledger you can find the Ledger Nano S setup guide here and the Ledger Nano X setup guide here. Note: For security reasons we recommend not buying a Ledger from a site such as Ebay as they can be tampered with before you receive them.

Trust wallet - Simple to use

- Free and anonymous

- Mobile phone based

- Stores lots of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dash Click for more information on the Trust wallet Click for more information on the Trust wallet

The Trust cryptocurrency wallet Trust is a mobile phone based cryptocurrency wallet that supports the storage, sending and receiving of leading cryptocurrencies, including Dash. You can set your wallet up without giving any personal details so you can stay anonymous, and the wallet private key is stored locally on your phone so you are guaranteed privacy. Trust also includes a Web3 Browser that allows you to interact with decentralized applications (DApp) through the App. Decentralized applications are not currently mainstream but they are building in popularity. You can get links to download Trust wallet by clicking here. Note: You can buy cryptocurrencies directly through Trust wallet - but we wouldn't recommend it as you won't get the best exchange rate for your money.