Never traded crypto on-chain before? This guide gets you from zero to your first Solana token trade in 10 minutes.
Step 1: Get a Wallet (2 min)
- Install Phantom browser extension
- Create a new wallet
- Write down your seed phrase — this is your only backup
Step 2: Buy SOL (5 min)
- Buy SOL on Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken
- Withdraw SOL to your Phantom wallet address
- You need at least 0.1 SOL to start ($15 at current prices)
Step 3: Make Your First Trade (3 min)
Option A: Jupiter (Web)
- Go to jup.ag
- Connect Phantom wallet
- Select SOL → any token
- Set amount, click swap
Option B: Telegram Bot (Faster)
- Open @solscanitbot on Telegram
- Send /start
- Deposit SOL to your bot wallet
- Paste any token address → instant buy buttons
Finding Tokens
- DexScreener — live charts, trending tokens, new listings
- Pump.fun — where new tokens launch
- Birdeye — analytics and rankings
Stay Safe
Before buying any token:
- Is mint authority revoked? (If no, they can print unlimited tokens)
- Is freeze authority revoked? (If no, they can lock your tokens)
- Do top holders own <30%? (If not, one wallet can crash the price)
Use /scan <token_address> in @solscanitbot for an instant safety check.
Next Steps
- Complete trading guide (0.2 SOL) — 8 chapters, beginner to advanced
- Free developer tools — token scanner, wallet checker, SOL calculator
- DeFi toolkit (0.3 SOL) — 10 scripts for power users
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