Rato The Rat (RATO) is a meme coin launched in 2025 on the Ethereum blockchain. The project is linked to Matt Furie, the creator of Pepe the Frog, who is reportedly working on a book featuring a character called Rato the Rat. The token has a total supply of 420,690,000,000.

Because RATO is an Ethereum-based token, you need a compatible wallet to hold it. You must verify the contract address before making any transfers to avoid fake tokens.

Where can you buy RATO?

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

Centralized exchanges with verified market pairs include:

DigiFinex (RATO/USDT)
Poloniex (RATO/USDT)
ChangeNOW (RATO/BTC)
Uniswap v2 (WETH/RATO)
Uniswap v3 (Ethereum) (WETH/RATO)

For those preferring decentralized trading, Uniswap provides liquidity for RATO/WETH and RATO/ETH pairs on the Ethereum network.

Step-by-step buying checklist

To acquire RATO, follow these practical steps to reduce risk.

Set up a wallet that supports the Ethereum network.
Deposit ETH into your wallet to cover the token purchase and network gas fees.
Select a verified exchange from the list above.
If using a DEX like Uniswap, paste the official contract address: 0xf816507e690f5aa4e29d164885eb5fa7a5627860.
Swap your ETH or WETH for RATO.
Transfer the tokens to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage.

Fees, liquidity, and withdrawal checks

Liquidity is available on Uniswap and several CEXs, but it varies by pair. You should check the current depth of the order book on the exchange you choose to avoid high slippage.

Deposit and withdrawal support for RATO is not verified for the listed exchanges. You should check the exchange's current deposit and withdrawal status before sending funds.

Transaction taxes for RATO are reported as 0%.

Before buying: route and token risks

Meme coins carry high volatility and specific technical risks.

The most significant risk is the use of lookalike contract addresses. Always verify the address 0xf816507e690f5aa4e29d164885eb5fa7a5627860 via the official Rato The Rat website or Etherscan.

Other risks include:

Exchange availability and KYC requirements vary by country.
Assuming that every exchange supports the same network for withdrawals.
Using unverified routes that may not have sufficient liquidity for large trades.

Sources and methodology

This guide is based on verified market-pair rows from our internal database and official project links. We use web research and CoinMarketCap data for background context, though CMC page extracts are treated as low-confidence information and not as proof of liquidity or safety.

Live market values, such as price and 24h volume, are omitted because they change too quickly to remain accurate in a static guide.

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