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Optimism (OP) is a leading Ethereum Layer 2 network that dramatically reduces transaction fees and speeds. The OP token is used for governance of the Optimism Collective and is listed on both Bitget and Bybit.
Crypto is in a legal grey zone in Ethiopia. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has not banned it, but has not issued formal regulation either. Millions of Ethiopians access it via P2P. Some ISPs block exchange websites — a VPN resolves this. Use reputable platforms and monitor NBE announcements for any changes.
This guide shows how to buy Optimism (OP) in Ethiopia using ETB on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: OP Mainnet (ERC-20) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 1-3 minutes
Steps to Buy Optimism in Ethiopia
- Create an account on Bitget or Bybit. Complete KYC (5-10 minutes).
- Buy USDT via P2P: P2P Trading → Buy → USDT → ETB → pick a seller accepting CBE Birr, Telebirr, bank transfer. Fee: 0%.
- Swap to OP: Spot Trading → OP/USDT → market buy. Executes instantly. Fee: 0.1%.
- Your OP is now in your account wallet.
Total Cost
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ETB → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → OP (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Full OP purchase | ~0.1% |