How to buy Blast (BLAST)

How to buy and use Blast (BLAST) on its native network

Blast is an Ethereum Layer 2 solution launched in 2024. It is designed to provide native yield for both ETH and stablecoins, which is a departure from other Layer 2 protocols that typically offer no interest. Users who bridge ETH to the Blast network have their assets automatically staked via Lido, with yield passed back through daily rebasing. Stablecoins bridged to the network are converted to USDB, the native stablecoin of Blast.

Verified routes to get BLAST

You can acquire BLAST through several centralized exchanges and decentralized platforms.

Centralized exchanges with verified market pairs include:

• Bybit (BLAST/USDT) with a trading fee of 0.1%
• BitMart (BLAST/USDT) with a trading fee of 0.25%
• MEXC (BLAST/USDT) with a trading fee of 0%
• WEEX (BLAST/USDT) with a trading fee of 0%
• Coinbase Exchange (BLAST/USD)
• Gate (BLAST/USDT)
• KuCoin (BLAST/USDT)
• Bitget (BLAST/USDT)
• Upbit (BLAST/KRW)
• Bithumb (BLAST/KRW)
• HTX (BLAST/USDT)

For those using decentralized exchanges on the Blast network, verified routes are available via:

• Thruster (BLAST/USDB and BLAST/WETH)
• Uniswap v3 (Blast) (WETH/BLAST)
• Uniswap v4 (Blast) (USDB/BLAST)
• MonoSwap v3 (Blast) (WETH/BLAST)

What the native network does

The Blast network is a modular blockchain that integrates yield generation directly into the protocol. While most Layer 2s have a default interest rate of 0%, Blast generates yield through ETH staking and Real-World Asset (RWA) protocols.

This infrastructure provides developers with new tools, such as native yield and gas revenue sharing. Decentralized applications can use these features to create business models that are more competitive than those on other chains.

Wallet, transfer, and network-fee checks

To interact with BLAST on its native network, you must use a wallet that supports the Blast platform.

The verified contract address for BLAST is 0xb1a5700fA2358173Fe465e6eA4Ff52E36e88E2ad. You can verify this address and check transactions using the Blast explorer.

Before any transfer, verify that you are sending funds to the correct network. Using a lookalike contract address or the wrong network can result in a permanent loss of funds.

Self-custody and withdrawal risks

There are several risks to consider when moving BLAST from an exchange to a private wallet.

Deposit and withdrawal support is not verified for most of the listed exchanges. You should check the specific exchange's current status before attempting a transfer.

Account features and KYC requirements vary by country. Some users may find that certain exchanges are unavailable in their region or have specific withdrawal limits.

When moving to self-custody, always double-check the contract address against official sources like the Blast official website or their documentation.

Sources and methodology

Our routes are derived exclusively from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and news for background and risk context. Information from CoinMarketCap pages is treated as low-confidence context and is not used as proof of liquidity or contract safety. Live market values, such as price and volume, are omitted because they change too frequently for a static guide.