How to buy Request (REQ)

How to buy and use Request (REQ) on its native network

Request (REQ) is a token used within a system designed to handle payments by sending invoices through a blockchain. Instead of users sharing account details, the network uses a push-generated payment method. This means a counterparty detects a request and can pay it in a peer-to-peer manner with one click.

The system is built to remove third-party processors, which reduces transaction costs. It is an open-source protocol that allows different financial tools to work together. For instance, an invoice created in one app can be received and paid via another, and then used to draw financing from a DeFi application.

Verified routes to get REQ

You can find REQ on several centralized and decentralized exchanges.

Centralized options include:

• Binance (REQ/USDT)
• Coinbase Exchange (REQ/USD)
• Gate (REQ/USDT)
• KuCoin (REQ/USDT)
• Kraken (REQ/USD)
• WEEX (REQ/USDT)
• Bithumb (REQ/KRW)
• Bitvavo (REQ/EUR)

For those preferring decentralized exchanges, Uniswap offers pairs such as REQ/WETH, REQ/DAI, and REQ/ETH on the Ethereum network. Bancor Network also provides a REQ/BNT pair.

What the native network does

REQ primarily operates on the Ethereum blockchain, though it also has presence on Polygon and Binance ecosystems. The network uses Ethereum and IPFS to handle security, privacy, and data ownership for users.

The core utility of the network is to facilitate blockchain-based invoicing. By using smart contracts, the protocol ensures that payment requests are transparent and verifiable without requiring the sender to expose sensitive account information to the recipient.

Wallet, transfer, and network-fee checks

If you move REQ to a personal wallet, you must use the correct contract address to avoid losing funds.

The verified contract addresses are:

• Ethereum: 0x8f8221afbb33998d8584a2b05749ba73c37a938a
• Polygon: 0xb25e20de2f2ebb4cffd4d16a55c7b395e8a94762

You can verify these and track transactions using the official explorer. Because REQ is a token on these networks, you will need the native gas token of the network you are using (such as ETH for Ethereum) to pay for transaction fees.

Self-custody and withdrawal risks

Moving funds from an exchange to a wallet carries risks if the network is not verified. Deposit and withdrawal support for REQ is not verified for the routes listed above unless the exchange explicitly confirms it in your account dashboard.

Common mistakes include using lookalike contract addresses or assuming an exchange supports the same network as your wallet. I suggest using a hardware wallet like a Ledger for long-term storage to reduce the risk of exchange failure.

Additionally, be aware that exchange availability and KYC requirements vary by country. Some users may find certain platforms restricted based on their region.

Sources and methodology

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