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How to buy Polkadot in Australia

Learn how to buy Polkadot on Kraken’s crypto platform in Australia. Create your free account and connect a funding method to buy over cryptocurrencies including DOT. Kraken makes it quick and easy to get started

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Step 1: Sign up - Provide your email address and country of residence to get started with our secure verification process.

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Step 2: Choose a payment method - Send a bank wire, make an ACH purchase, use a credit/debit card or connect several other payment methods.

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Step 3: "Buy Crypto" - Select “Buy crypto” on either Kraken’s web or mobile app to start your purchase.

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Step 4: Choose from 400+ assets - Buy Polkadot and hundreds of popular cryptocurrencies available on Kraken today (geo restrictions apply).

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Step 5: Enter the cash amount - Input the amount you want to spend using your local currency before previewing how much DOT you will receive.

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Step 6: Complete your order - Confirm the asset price, purchase amount and fees to instantly receive Polkadot in your Kraken account.

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Why buy Polkadot with Kraken in Australia?

Kraken offers a safe and easy way to get started with crypto in Australia. Use our flexible payment methods to buy Polkadot with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and more.

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About Polkadot

Polkadot is a blockchain network designed to facilitate fast transaction confirmations. Polkadot is a blockchain that seeks to connect an ecosystem of blockchains, and toward this goal, it introduces a number of novel technical features. Polkadot network is made up of two types of blockchains. A main chain, called a relay chain, where all transactions are agreed upon permanently, and user-generated chains, which are called parachains.

What can you do with Polkadot?

With Kraken, you can do more with Polkadot. From making your first trade to utilizing our advanced Polkadot pro trading tools, all the Kraken features you need are backed by our robust security features and 24/7 support.

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After you buy Polkadot, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers over 200 Polkadot trading pairs so you can move in and out of the market with ease.

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Learn more about Polkadot

Unlike traditional currencies, Polkadot is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Polkadot. This decentralization means the holders and users of Polkadot can help to maintain the network.

Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Polkadot is through a reliable cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Polkadot can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Polkadot.

At the current market rate, it costs $2.17 to purchase one DOT. Kraken makes it easy to buy & sell Polkadot with confidence.

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy A$100 worth of Polkadot. At its current price, A$100 equals 46.0829 DOT.

Kraken employs advanced security measures, including encryption and account protection, to ensure your Polkadot purchase is secure. However, while Kraken provides a secure platform, market volatility can still affect your Polkadot investment. You should do your own research on Polkadot price before buying.

The short answer is, it depends on your own individual circumstances and risk tolerance. For those that see a long term prospect behind decentralization, Polkadot may be a worthwhile purchase.

Kraken supports a variety of government-issued fiat currencies, including US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and others. For the full list of supported fiat currencies, please visit this article.

Kraken offers competitive fees for Polkadot transactions, which are influenced by the trading amount and payment type. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.

You can buy as little as A$10 worth of Polkadot on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys (charges apply) so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Polkadot regularly.

To buy Polkadot with PayPal on Kraken, deposit funds by selecting "Deposit" on your account homepage. Choose an asset like Polkadot, select PayPal as the method and connect your PayPal account if needed. Enter the deposit amount, confirm, and once funds are added, use them to purchase Polkadot.

You can buy Polkadot using a debit card certain regions on Kraken. Learn more about our Supported currencies and payment methods here.

To buy Polkadot using a credit card issued by a bank in Australia, navigate to the "Buy Crypto" section, add your card details and follow the steps to finalize the transaction. Debit & credit card purchases are available to Kraken users with Intermediate or Pro level verified accounts and residence in a supported country. Kraken accepts Visa or Mastercard that support 3D Secure (3DS) which is in the same legal name as your Kraken account.

Kraken makes it easy to buyPolkadot using other cryptocurrencies. If the direct trading pair is not available, you can use Kraken's Convert feature to seamlessly swap any listed crypto for Polkadot. Browse the Polkadot markets available on Kraken or use the Convert tool to trade between hundreds of cryptocurrencies quickly and easily. For a complete list of trading pairs, visit the Kraken support center.

Yes, the Polkadot you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Polkadot to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Polkadot. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Polkadot will be in your wallet a few moments later.

We take every measure possible to keep the Polkadot you choose to leave on Kraken secure and accessible to you. While we still believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cryptocurrency wallet, we constantly strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Polkadot. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.

The current circulating supply of Polkadot is 1,664,832,709 DOT.

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