NEKO is a token launched in 2023 that operates on the Near platform. It is the first meme coin on the NEAR Protocol and is used to power a creator economy where content creators are rewarded for making educational material about the NEAR ecosystem.

To buy NEKO safely, you must verify the network and contract address before any transfer. The token exists on the Near network with the contract address ftv2.nekotoken.near. Using a lookalike address or the wrong network is a common mistake that can lead to permanent loss of funds.

Where can you buy NEKO?

NEKO is available through several centralized and decentralized routes.

Centralized options include:

Hyperliquid (NEKO/USDC)
Rhea Finance (NEKO/WNEAR)
Raydium (CPMM) (NEAR/NEKO)
Uniswap v3 (Base) (NEKO/ADS)
Meteora DAMM v2 (NEKO/SOL)
Swappi (WCFX/NEKO)

Decentralized routes on the Near chain include:

rhea-finance (NEKO/USDC.e and NEKO/wNEAR)

Step-by-step buying checklist

Verify the contract: Confirm the address ftv2.nekotoken.near via the official website or NEKO explorer.
Choose a route: Select a verified exchange from the list above.
Check regional access: Confirm if the exchange is available in your country. For example, Hyperliquid is not available to users in the US.
Setup custody: If moving tokens off an exchange, ensure your wallet supports the Near platform.
Execute trade: Swap your base asset (such as USDC or NEAR) for NEKO.

Fees, liquidity, and withdrawal checks

Trading fees vary by platform. Hyperliquid lists a trading fee of 0.04%. For other platforms, fees are not verified in the provided data.

Liquidity and volume data are available for the routes listed, but these figures change frequently and are used for internal routing rather than as a guarantee of trade execution.

Deposit and withdrawal support is not verified for these routes. You should check the specific exchange's deposit and withdrawal page to ensure the Near network is supported for NEKO before sending funds.

Before buying: route and token risks

The risk level for NEKO is rated as medium.

Contract risk: You must verify the exact contract address and network before transferring funds. Using an incorrect address is a primary risk for token buyers.

Operational risk: Deposit and withdrawal support is not verified for the listed routes. Do not assume that because a token is tradable on an exchange, you can also withdraw it to a private wallet.

Regional risk: KYC requirements and account features vary by country. Some exchanges may restrict access based on your location.

Sources and methodology

The routes listed in this guide come only from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and official project documentation for background and risk context. Information from CoinMarketCap pages is treated as low-confidence context and is not used as proof of listing or contract safety. Live market values, such as price and volume, are omitted because they change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.

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