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THORChain (RUNE) is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that enables native asset swaps across blockchains without wrapped tokens. RUNE is the native settlement asset that powers all liquidity pools on THORChain. African traders can access RUNE on 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 THORChain (RUNE) in Ethiopia using ETB on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: THORChain (native) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 5-15 minutes
How to Buy THORChain in Ethiopia
- Register on Bitget or Bybit and complete KYC.
- Buy USDT via P2P — Buy → USDT → ETB → pick a seller accepting CBE Birr, Telebirr, bank transfer. Fee: 0%.
- Spot swap to RUNE — Spot → RUNE/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- RUNE is in your wallet.
Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ETB → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → RUNE (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Buy RUNE | ~0.1% |