Where to get ETH
You can earn ETHreceive it from your peersor buy it from exchanges and apps.
Current ETH price (USD)
Centralized exchanges
Exchanges are businesses that let you buy crypto using traditional currencies. They have custody over any ETH you buy until you send it to a wallet you control.
Earn ETH
You can earn ETH by working for DAOs or companies that pay in cryptowinning bountiesfinding software bugs and more.
Receive ETH from your peers
Once you have an Ethereum accountall you need to do is share your address to start sending and receiving ETH (and other tokens) peer-to-peer.
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs)
If you want more controlbuy ETH using . With a DEX you can trade digital assets without ever giving control of your funds to a centralized company.
Wallets
Some wallets let you buy crypto with a debit/credit cardbank transfer or even Apple Pay. Geographical restrictions apply.
Staking rewards
If you already have some ETHyou can earn more by running a validator node. You get paid for doing this verification work in ETH.
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What country do you live in?
Exchanges have restrictions on where they can sell crypto. This is an indicative list of services thought to operate in each country. Inclusion here is not an endorsement - you should do your own research!
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs)
What are DEXs?
Decentralized exchanges are open marketplaces for ETH and other tokens. They connect buyers and sellers directly.
Instead of using a trusted third party to safeguard funds in the transactionthey use code. The seller's ETH will only be transferred when payment is guaranteed. This type of code is known as a smart contract. More on smart contracts
This means there are fewer geographical restrictions than with centralized alternatives. If someone is selling what you want and accepting a payment method you can provideyou’re good to go.
You will need a wallet to use a DEX.
Get a walletBuy with other crypto
Swap your tokens for other people's ETH. And vice versa.
Keeping your ETH safe
Community posts on security
Ethereum isn't controlled by any single organization - it is decentralized.
This means you need to take the security of your funds seriously. With ETHyou’re not trusting a bank or company to look after your assetsyou’re taking responsibility for yourself.
Keep your ETH in your own wallet
One of the main features of Ethereum is that you keep control of your own assets by managing your own account. This means you don't have to trust any third party with your assetsand you are protected from any custodian acting dishonestlygoing bankrupt or getting hacked. Howeverit also means you take responsibility for your own security.
Check out walletsYour ETH address
When you download a wallet it will create a public ETH address for you. Here's what one looks like:
0x0125e2478d69eXaMpLe81766fef5c120d30fb53f
Example: Do not copy
Think of this like your email addressbut instead of mail it can receive ETH. If you want to transfer ETH from an exchange to your walletuse your address as the destination. Be sure to always double check before you send!
Follow wallet instructions
If you lose access to your accountyou’ll lose access to your funds. Your wallet should give you instructions on protecting against this. Be sure to follow them carefully – in most casesno one can help you if you lose access to your account.
Page last update: March 312025
