How to buy League of Ancients (LOA)

How to buy League of Ancients (LOA) safely

League of Ancients (LOA) is a play-to-earn MOBA GameFi project launched in 2021. It operates on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) and focuses on 5v5 PVP team battles where players compete to destroy the opposing team's base. Because this token is available across various decentralized and centralized platforms, you need to be careful about the network and contract addresses you use.

Where can you buy LOA?

You can access LOA through several centralized exchanges and decentralized platforms.

Centralized options include:

• Gate (LOA/USDT)
• KCEX (LOA/USDT)
• PumpSwap (LOA/SOL)

Decentralized options (DEX) and other routes:

• PancakeSwap (LOA/USDT and LOA/BUSD)
• ApeSwap (LOA/WBNB)
• Biswap v2 (LOA/BUSD)
• Raydium (CLMM) (LOA/SOL)
• Meteora DAMM v2 (LOA/SOL)
• Orca (LOA/USDC)

Step-by-step buying checklist

If you are new to the BNB Smart Chain or GameFi tokens, follow these steps to avoid common mistakes.

1. Verify the contract address. The official LOA address on BNB Smart Chain is 0x94b69263FCA20119Ae817b6f783Fc0F13B02ad50. Always cross-reference this with the official website or BscScan.
2. Set up a compatible wallet. Since LOA is a BEP20 token, you need a wallet that supports the BNB Smart Chain. For those prioritizing security, a hardware wallet like a Ledger is a practical choice for self-custody.
3. Acquire the base asset. Depending on your chosen route, you will need BNB, USDT, BUSD, or SOL to trade for LOA.
4. Connect to the exchange. If using a DEX like PancakeSwap, connect your wallet and ensure you are on the correct network.
5. Execute the trade. Enter the verified contract address manually rather than searching by name to avoid lookalike tokens.

Fees, liquidity, and withdrawal checks

Liquidity and fees vary significantly between the routes listed above. While some centralized exchanges provide a more straightforward interface, decentralized pools on BNB Smart Chain may require you to pay gas fees in BNB.

It is important to know that deposit and withdrawal support for LOA is not verified for the listed exchanges. You should check the specific exchange's current status before depositing funds. Additionally, KYC requirements and account features change based on your country of residence.

Before buying: route and token risks

Buying smaller GameFi tokens carries specific risks. I recommend paying attention to the following:

• Contract risk: Always use the verified BEP20 address. Using a lookalike contract can lead to a total loss of funds.
• Network mismatch: Sending LOA to an exchange or wallet that does not support the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) can result in permanent loss.
• Project updates: The LOA team has previously mentioned roadmap adjustments on LinkedIn, and community-curated sites like the LOA Wiki exist because official documentation may be incomplete.
• Liquidity gaps: Not all routes have the same depth. Large trades on low-liquidity DEX pairs can lead to high slippage.

Sources and methodology

This guide is based on verified market-pair data from our internal database and the CoinMarketCap API. We use web research from official project sites, GitHub, and LinkedIn for background and risk context. Information from CoinMarketCap page scrapes is treated as low-confidence context. Live market values like price and 24h volume are omitted because they change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.