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How to buy Maker

Learn how to buy Maker on Kraken’s crypto platform . Create your free account and connect a funding method to buy over cryptocurrencies including MKR. 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 Maker 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 MKR you will receive.

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

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In the past 24 hours, Kraken clients bought 110 MKR worth $150,110.

Why buy Maker with Kraken ?

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

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About Maker

Maker is the software that maintains the DAI stablecoin. The Maker protocol operates and maintains DAI, a cryptocurrency-collateralized stablecoin designed to track the price of the U.S. dollar. Its MKR cryptocurrency is an Ethereum (ERC-20) token that is used to govern how changes to the software that keeps DAI running are made.

What can you do with Maker?

With Kraken, you can do more with Maker. From making your first trade to utilizing our advanced Maker 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 Maker, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers over 200 Maker trading pairs so you can move in and out of the market with ease.

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Learn more about Maker

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

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

At the current market rate, it costs $1,364.64 to purchase one MKR. Kraken makes it easy to buy & sell Maker with confidence.

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of Maker. At its current price, $100 equals 0.07328 MKR.

Kraken employs advanced security measures, including encryption and account protection, to ensure your Maker purchase is secure. However, while Kraken provides a secure platform, market volatility can still affect your Maker investment. You should do your own research on Maker 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, Maker 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 Maker transactions, which are influenced by the trading amount and payment type. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.

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

To buy Maker with PayPal on Kraken, deposit funds by selecting "Deposit" on your account homepage. Choose an asset like Maker, 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 Maker.

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

To buy Maker using a credit card issued by a bank , 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 buyMaker 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 Maker. Browse the Maker 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 Maker you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Maker to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Maker. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Maker will be in your wallet a few moments later.

We take every measure possible to keep the Maker 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 Maker. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.

The current circulating supply of Maker is - MKR.

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