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Mina Protocol (MINA) is the world’s lightest blockchain, using zk-SNARKs to maintain a constant 22kb blockchain size regardless of transaction history. MINA is the native token for staking, transaction fees, and zkApp payments on the Mina network. African traders can access MINA on Bitget and Bybit.
This guide shows how to buy Mina Protocol (MINA) in South Africa using ZAR on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: Mina (native) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 5-15 minutes
How to Buy Mina Protocol in South Africa
- Register on Bitget or Bybit and complete KYC.
- Buy USDT via P2P — Buy → USDT → ZAR → pick a seller accepting bank transfer, FNB. Fee: 0%.
- Spot swap to MINA — Spot → MINA/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- MINA is in your wallet.
Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZAR → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → MINA (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Buy MINA | ~0.1% |