How to buy BENQI (QI)

How to buy and use BENQI (QI) on its native network

BENQI (QI) is a cryptocurrency launched in 2021 that operates on the Avalanche C-Chain. It is a token used within a decentralized finance ecosystem for lending and borrowing. The project also involves liquid staking derivatives.

Users can use the protocol to manage assets or create financial products. The project has received investment from groups including Spartan Group, Arrington XRP Capital, and Ava Labs.

Verified routes to get QI

You can find QI on several centralized exchanges and decentralized platforms.

Centralized exchanges with verified market pairs include:

• Binance
• WEEX
• Coinbase Exchange
• LBank
• KuCoin
• CoinW
• Ourbit
• Kraken
• Crypto.com Exchange
• Tokocrypto
• Biconomy.com
• MGBX
• Binance TH
• Bitkub
• Bitrue
• DigiFinex
• Giottus
• BYDFi
• LATOKEN
• CoinDCX
• CoinEx
• Revolut X
• WazirX
• Gate
• MEXC
• Azbit
• TRIV
• ChangeNOW

WEEX and MEXC list trading fees as 0.

Decentralized exchanges with verified pools include:

• traderjoe
• pangolin
• pancakeswap

What the native network does

QI exists on the Avalanche C-Chain. This network is designed to provide decentralized financial services with low network fees. By using the C-Chain, BENQI allows users to access lending and borrowing tools without the high costs often found on other networks.

Wallet, transfer, and network-fee checks

To hold QI in self-custody, you must use a wallet that supports the Avalanche C-Chain.

The verified contract address for QI is: 0x8729438EB15e2C8B576fCc6AeCdA6A148776C0F5.

You can verify transactions and address data using the BENQI explorer. For technical details on how the token works, refer to the official documentation.

Self-custody and withdrawal risks

Transferring tokens involves risks if the network or address is incorrect. A common mistake is using a lookalike contract address or sending tokens to the wrong network.

Deposit and withdrawal support is not verified for the listed exchanges unless the exchange explicitly states it. You should check the current status of withdrawals on the exchange before depositing funds.

KYC requirements vary. For example, WEEX and MEXC require KYC. You should check the availability and account limits for your specific country before opening an account.

Sources and methodology

The routes listed in this guide come only from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and CMC news for background and risk context. Information from CoinMarketCap pages is treated as low-confidence context. Live market values, such as price and volume, are omitted because they change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.