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MakerDAO (MKR) is the governance token of the Maker protocol, which issues the DAI stablecoin backed by crypto collateral. MKR holders vote on protocol upgrades, collateral types, and risk parameters. African investors can buy and sell MKR on Bitget and Bybit.
This guide shows how to buy MakerDAO (MKR) in Kenya using KES on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: ERC-20 (Ethereum) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 5-15 minutes
How to Buy MakerDAO in Kenya
- Register on Bitget or Bybit and complete KYC.
- Buy USDT via P2P — Buy → USDT → KES → pick a seller accepting M-Pesa, bank transfer. Fee: 0%.
- Spot swap to MKR — Spot → MKR/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- MKR is in your wallet.
Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KES → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → MKR (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Buy MKR | ~0.1% |