How to buy Axie Infinity (AXS)

How to buy Axie Infinity (AXS) safely

Axie Infinity (AXS) is the governance token for a blockchain-based trading and battling game. Because AXS exists on multiple networks, including Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Harmony, and Ronin, the biggest risk is sending tokens to the wrong address or using an incorrect network.

To buy AXS safely, you must verify the token contract address for the specific network you are using. For Ethereum, the verified contract is 0xbb0e17ef65f82ab018d8edd776e8dd940327b28b. Using a lookalike contract or the wrong network can result in a total loss of funds.

Where can you buy AXS?

AXS is available on several centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX).

Verified centralized exchanges include:

• Binance
• Bybit
• MEXC
• Gate
• BitMart
• OKX
• Coinbase Exchange

Verified decentralized exchanges include:

• Uniswap
• Sushiswap
• PancakeSwap
• Katana

Step-by-step buying checklist

Follow these steps to reduce the risk of errors during the purchase process.

1. Select a verified exchange from the lists above.
2. Complete the KYC process if required. For example, Bybit, MEXC, and BitMart require identity verification.
3. Deposit the necessary trading pair. Most exchanges use USDT, but some support USD, EUR, or KRW.
4. Execute the trade for AXS.
5. Transfer the tokens to a self-custody wallet.
6. Verify the network and contract address before initiating any transfer.

Fees, liquidity, and withdrawal checks

Trading fees vary by platform. MEXC has 0% maker fees on spot, while Bybit charges 0.1% and BitMart charges 0.25%.

Liquidity and volume data are available for all the listed routes, which helps in avoiding high slippage during trades. However, deposit and withdrawal support is not verified for these routes. You should check the exchange's current status for the specific network you intend to use before depositing funds.

Before buying: route and token risks

The most common mistake is assuming every exchange supports the same networks for deposits and withdrawals. AXS is multi-chain, so you must confirm if the exchange is using the Ethereum, Ronin, or BSC version of the token.

Other risks include:

• Country availability: Access to exchanges like Bybit or MEXC varies by region. Some countries are explicitly banned from using these platforms.
• Contract fraud: Only use the official contract addresses. The Ethereum address is 0xbb0e17ef65f82ab018d8edd776e8dd940327b28b.
• Withdrawal limits: Always check the daily withdrawal limits and KYC tiers of an exchange before depositing large amounts.

Sources and methodology

The exchange routes in this guide come only from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and news for background context, such as the project's purpose and general market trends. Information from CoinMarketCap pages is treated as low-confidence context and is not used as proof of fees or contract safety. Live market values are omitted because they change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.