Get Ethereum

Ethereum (ETH) is required for Lightchain AI transactions and bridging.

[!NOTE] Do not use centralized wallets like Binance or Coinbase directly.
Transfer ETH to a self-custody wallet (MetaMask or Trust Wallet).

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1. Buy Ethereum with a Debit or Credit Card

You can buy ETH directly using cards from these trusted platforms:

• Coinbase
• Binance
• Crypto.com
• Kraken
• MoonPay

After purchase, transfer ETH to your MetaMask or Trust Wallet.

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2. Transfer Ethereum from Other Networks

If you already own crypto (on BSC, Polygon, etc.), bridge it to Ethereum using:

• Multichain
• Portal Bridge
• Hop Protocol

Steps to Bridge

1. Connect your wallet (MetaMask/Trust Wallet).
2. Select Source (e.g., BSC) and Destination (Ethereum).
3. Approve and confirm the transaction.
4. Wait for confirmation (a few minutes).

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3. Secure Your Ethereum

Use non-custodial wallets like:

• MetaMask
• Trust Wallet
• Ledger

Avoid keeping ETH on centralized exchanges — they control your keys.

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4. Use Ethereum on Lightchain AI

Once you have ETH, you can:

• Interact with the Lightchain AI ecosystem.
• Pay bridge fees or swap for LCAI tokens.
• Stake and participate in decentralized AI.