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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.
This guide shows how to buy THORChain (RUNE) in South Africa using ZAR on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: THORChain (native) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 5-15 minutes
How to Buy THORChain 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 RUNE — Spot → RUNE/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- RUNE is in your wallet.
Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZAR → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → RUNE (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Buy RUNE | ~0.1% |