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Ethereum Classic (ETC) is the original Ethereum blockchain that continued after the 2016 DAO hack fork. It operates on proof-of-work consensus, keeping the original Ethereum vision of immutability and decentralization. ETC is fully compatible with Ethereum smart contracts and has a loyal community of developers and miners. It consistently ranks in the top 50 cryptocurrencies and is available on all major exchanges. African investors can buy and sell ETC on Bitget and Bybit.
Kenya’s high mobile money adoption makes buying Ethereum Classic (ETC) one of the smoothest crypto experiences in Africa. M-Pesa is accepted by P2P sellers on both Bitget and Bybit, so converting KES to ETC is fast and familiar. Here’s the step-by-step process.
✓ Network: Ethereum Classic (ETC) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 5-15 minutes | ✓ Available on: Bitget & Bybit
How to Buy Ethereum Classic in Kenya — Step by Step
- Register on Bitget or Bybit — Sign up with your email, set a strong password, and complete KYC. Takes 5-10 minutes.
- Buy USDT via P2P with KES — P2P Trading → Buy → USDT → KES. Choose a merchant accepting M-Pesa, bank transfer with a high completion rate. Fee: 0%.
- Swap USDT to ETC on Spot — Spot Trading → ETC/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- Secure your ETC — For long-term holding, withdraw to a personal wallet. For trading, the exchange wallet is fine.
Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KES → USDT (P2P) | 0% | 5-15 min |
| 2 | USDT → ETC (Spot) | 0.1% | Instant |
| Total | Buy ETC | ~0.1% | ~20-30 min |
Is It Safe to Buy Crypto in Africa?
Yes — when using reputable, globally regulated exchanges. To protect yourself:
- Enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) on your Bitget/Bybit account immediately after registering.
- Only trade with verified P2P merchants — look for high completion rates and positive feedback.
- Never share your password, 2FA codes, or seed phrases with anyone.
- Invest only what you can afford to lose — crypto prices are volatile.
- Consider withdrawing to a personal wallet for long-term holdings.