How to buy PolySwarm (NCT)

How to buy and use PolySwarm (NCT) on its native network

PolySwarm (NCT) is a token that operates on the Ethereum blockchain. It is used within a crowdsourced threat intelligence marketplace designed to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats that often bypass standard security solutions. In this ecosystem, security experts and antivirus companies compete to identify malware.

The NCT token is the currency for these marketplace transactions. Users who provide relevant cybersecurity data receive NCT rewards, and those who want to access the network's threat insights use NCT to pay for them.

Verified routes to get NCT

NCT is available through several centralized exchanges and decentralized trading pools.

Centralized exchanges with verified market pairs include:

• Upbit (NCT/KRW)
• Bithumb (NCT/KRW)
• Coinbase Exchange (NCT/USD)
• Gate (NCT/USDT)
• Ourbit (NCT/USDT)
• CoinEx (NCT/USDT)
• Revolut X (NCT/USD)

Decentralized routes include:

• Uniswap (Ethereum network)
• Raydium (CLMM)

What the native network does

PolySwarm uses Ethereum smart contracts to automate a cyber threat intelligence platform. This decentralized approach creates a competitive environment for threat detection. Instead of relying on a single provider, the network connects various security experts.

The system uses a proprietary scoring method called PolyScore to rate the accuracy of threat detection. This ensures that contributors are compensated based on the actual performance and relevance of the data they provide.

Wallet, transfer, and network-fee checks

Because NCT is an ERC20 token, you need a wallet that supports the Ethereum network. When moving NCT between a wallet and an exchange, you must use the Ethereum network.

To avoid errors, verify the token contract address: 0x9e46a38f5daabe8683e10793b06749eef7d733d1. You can use the official explorer to check transaction status and address validity.

All transfers of NCT on the native network require Ethereum (ETH) to pay for gas fees. Ensure your wallet has enough ETH to cover these costs before initiating a transfer.

Self-custody and withdrawal risks

Moving assets to self-custody involves specific risks. Users often make the mistake of using lookalike contract addresses or sending tokens over the wrong network. Always confirm the contract address through official sources like the PolySwarm website or their GitHub repository.

Other verified risks include:

• Deposit and withdrawal support for the listed exchanges is not verified.
• KYC requirements and account features vary by country.
• Exchange availability is not uniform across all regions.

If you are unsure about a specific exchange's withdrawal capabilities, contact their support before depositing funds.

Sources and methodology

The routes listed in this guide come exclusively from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and news for background context and risk identification. 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 current price and volume, are omitted because they change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.