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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.
This guide shows how to buy Optimism (OP) in South Africa using ZAR on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: OP Mainnet (ERC-20) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 1-3 minutes
Steps to Buy Optimism in South Africa
- Create an account on Bitget or Bybit. Complete KYC (5-10 minutes).
- Buy USDT via P2P: P2P Trading → Buy → USDT → ZAR → pick a seller accepting bank transfer, FNB. 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 | ZAR → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → OP (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Full OP purchase | ~0.1% |