How to buy Decentraland (MANA)

How to buy Decentraland (MANA) safely

Decentraland is a virtual world platform based on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to create, test, and monetize content. The platform uses a dual token system consisting of MANA and LAND. MANA is the official currency of the ecosystem. Users can use MANA to buy virtual plots of land as NFTs or pay for avatars, wearables, and names in the marketplace. To acquire LAND tokens, MANA must be burned.

The project launched its closed beta in 2019 and opened to the public in February 2020. It is categorized as a token in our database with associations to gaming, collectibles, and the metaverse.

Where can you buy MANA?

MANA is available on several verified central exchanges and decentralized platforms.

Centralized exchanges with verified market pairs include:

• Binance
• Bybit
• MEXC
• Gate
• BitMart
• Kraken
• OKX

Decentralized exchange (DEX) routes are available via:

• Uniswap
• SushiSwap

Step-by-step buying checklist

To acquire MANA, follow these verification steps.

First, select a verified route from the list above. Check if the exchange requires KYC. For example, Bybit and MEXC require identity verification.

Second, verify the network and contract address. MANA is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum. Use the official Etherscan explorer to confirm the contract address is 0x0f5d2fb29fb7d3cfee444a200298f468908cc942.

Third, confirm your regional availability. Some exchanges ban specific countries. Bybit bans users from the US, UK, and Canada. MEXC also bans users from the US, Canada, and UK.

Fees, liquidity, and withdrawal checks

Trading fees vary by platform. MEXC and WEEX list 0% trading fees. Bybit charges 0.1%, while BitMart charges 0.25%.

Liquidity data is available for the listed pairs. This data is used for our internal scoring and is not printed here.

Deposit and withdrawal support is not verified for these routes. You must check the exchange's current status before attempting a transfer.

Before buying: route and token risks

There are several risks to consider before transferring funds.

Contract risk is a primary concern. You must verify the exact contract address through official sources. Using a lookalike address can lead to total loss of funds.

Network risk exists because MANA is multi-chain. While it is primarily on Ethereum, it also has contracts on Solana, Gnosis Chain, and Fusion Network. Sending tokens to the wrong network address will result in loss.

Governance risk was noted in June 2026. A vote to lower the VP threshold to 5M may ease gridlock. However, this change raises concerns about capture risk for holders.

Finally, account features and KYC requirements change often. Always verify the current rules for your specific country before opening an account.

Sources and methodology

The routes in this guide come only from verified market-pair rows in our database. Web research and news are used for background and risk context. Information from CoinMarketCap pages is treated as low-confidence context. Live market values are omitted because they change frequently.