How does Kusama work?

Unlike traditional currencies, Kusama is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Kusama. This decentralization means the holders and users of Kusama can help to maintain the network.

Where can I buy Kusama?

Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Kusama is through a reliable cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Kusama can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Kusama.

How much does 1 Kusama cost?

At the current market rate, it costs $15.24 to purchase one KSM. Kraken makes it easy to buy & sell Kusama with confidence.

Can I buy $100 worth of Kusama?

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of Kusama. At its current price, $100 equals 6.56 KSM.

Is it safe to buy Kusama?

Kraken employs advanced security measures, including encryption and account protection, to ensure your Kusama purchase is secure. However, while Kraken provides a secure platform, market volatility can still affect your Kusama investment. You should do your own research on Kusama price before buying.

Is Kusama a good investment?

The short answer is, it depends on your own individual circumstances and risk tolerance. For those that see a long term prospect behind decentralization, Kusama may be a worthwhile purchase.

Can I purchase Kusama using my local currency?

Kraken supports a variety of government-issued fiat currencies, including US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and others. For the full list of supported fiat currencies, please visit this article.

How much is Kusama transaction fee?

Kraken offers competitive fees for Kusama transactions, which are influenced by the trading amount and payment type. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.

What is the minimum amount of Kusama I can buy?

You can buy as little as $10 worth of Kusama on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys (charges apply) so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Kusama regularly.

How to buy Kusama with PayPal?

To buy Kusama with PayPal on Kraken, deposit funds by selecting "Deposit" on your account homepage. Choose an asset like Kusama, select PayPal as the method and connect your PayPal account if needed. Enter the deposit amount, confirm, and once funds are added, use them to purchase Kusama.

How to buy Kusama with a debit card in Brazil?

You can buy Kusama using a debit card certain regions on Kraken. Learn more about our Supported currencies and payment methods here.

How to buy Kusama with a credit card in Brazil?

To buy Kusama using a credit card issued by a bank in Brazil, navigate to the "Buy Crypto" section, add your card details and follow the steps to finalize the transaction. Debit & credit card purchases are available to Kraken users with Intermediate or Pro level verified accounts and residence in a supported country. Kraken accepts Visa or Mastercard that support 3D Secure (3DS) which is in the same legal name as your Kraken account.

How to buy Kusama with other cryptocurrencies?

Kraken makes it easy to buy Kusama using other cryptocurrencies. If the direct trading pair is not available, you can use Kraken's Convert feature to seamlessly swap any listed crypto for Kusama. Browse the Kusama markets available on Kraken or use the Convert tool to trade between hundreds of cryptocurrencies quickly and easily. For a complete list of trading pairs, visit the Kraken support center.

Can I transfer Kusama from Kraken to my crypto wallet?

Yes, the Kusama you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Kusama to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Kusama. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Kusama will be in your wallet a few moments later.

Is it safe to keep Kusama on Kraken?

We take every measure possible to keep the Kusama you choose to leave on Kraken secure and accessible to you. While we still believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cryptocurrency wallet, we constantly strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Kusama. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.

What is the current circulating supply of Kusama?

The current circulating supply of Kusama is 16,753,063 KSM.

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How to buy Kusama in Brazil

Learn how to buy Kusama on Kraken’s crypto platform in Brazil. Create your free account and connect a funding method to buy over cryptocurrencies including KSM. Kraken makes it quick and easy to get started.

Step 1: Sign up - Provide your email address and country of residence to get started with our secure verification process.

Step 2: Choose a payment method - Send a bank wire, make an ACH purchase, use a credit/debit card or connect several other payment methods.

Step 3: Click "Buy Crypto" - Select “Buy crypto” on either Kraken’s desktop and mobile app to start your purchase.

Step 4: Choose from 400+ assets - Buy Kusama or select from hundreds of other popular cryptocurrencies available on Kraken today (geo restrictions apply).

Step 5: Enter the cash amount - Input the amount you want to spend using your local currency before previewing how much KSM you will receive.

Step 6: Complete your order - Confirm the asset price, purchase amount and fees to instantly receive Kusama in your Kraken account.

In the past 24 hours, Kraken clients bought 24,525 KSM worth $373,757.

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About Kusama

Kusama is an experimental test environment based on Polkadot's codebase. Created by the same team that deployed Polkadot, Kusama is a testing ground for developers that hold the KSM token and want to build and deploy a parachain or try out Polkadot's governance, staking, nomination and validation functionality in a real environment.

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With Kraken, you can do more with Kusama. From making your first trade to utilizing our advanced Kusama pro trading tools, all the Kraken features you need are backed by our robust security features and 24/7 support.

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After you buy Kusama, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers over 200 Kusama trading pairs so you can move in and out of the market with ease.

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How does Kusama work?
Unlike traditional currencies, Kusama is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Kusama. This decentralization means the holders and users of Kusama can help to maintain the network.
Where can I buy Kusama?
Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Kusama is through a reliable cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Kusama can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Kusama.
How much does 1 Kusama cost?
At the current market rate, it costs $15.24 to purchase one KSM. Kraken makes it easy to buy & sell Kusama with confidence.
Can I buy $100 worth of Kusama?
Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of Kusama. At its current price, $100 equals 6.56 KSM.
Is it safe to buy Kusama?
Kraken employs advanced security measures, including encryption and account protection, to ensure your Kusama purchase is secure. However, while Kraken provides a secure platform, market volatility can still affect your Kusama investment. You should do your own research on Kusama price before buying.
Is Kusama a good investment?
The short answer is, it depends on your own individual circumstances and risk tolerance. For those that see a long term prospect behind decentralization, Kusama may be a worthwhile purchase.
Can I purchase Kusama using my local currency?
Kraken supports a variety of government-issued fiat currencies, including US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and others. For the full list of supported fiat currencies, please visit this article.
How much is Kusama transaction fee?
Kraken offers competitive fees for Kusama transactions, which are influenced by the trading amount and payment type. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.
What is the minimum amount of Kusama I can buy?

You can buy as little as $10 worth of Kusama on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys (charges apply) so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Kusama regularly.
How to buy Kusama with PayPal?
To buy Kusama with PayPal on Kraken, deposit funds by selecting "Deposit" on your account homepage. Choose an asset like Kusama, select PayPal as the method and connect your PayPal account if needed. Enter the deposit amount, confirm, and once funds are added, use them to purchase Kusama.
How to buy Kusama with a debit card in Brazil?
You can buy Kusama using a debit card certain regions on Kraken. Learn more about our Supported currencies and payment methods here.
How to buy Kusama with a credit card in Brazil?
To buy Kusama using a credit card issued by a bank in Brazil, navigate to the "Buy Crypto" section, add your card details and follow the steps to finalize the transaction. Debit & credit card purchases are available to Kraken users with Intermediate or Pro level verified accounts and residence in a supported country. Kraken accepts Visa or Mastercard that support 3D Secure (3DS) which is in the same legal name as your Kraken account.
How to buy Kusama with other cryptocurrencies?
Kraken makes it easy to buy Kusama using other cryptocurrencies. If the direct trading pair is not available, you can use Kraken's Convert feature to seamlessly swap any listed crypto for Kusama. Browse the Kusama markets available on Kraken or use the Convert tool to trade between hundreds of cryptocurrencies quickly and easily. For a complete list of trading pairs, visit the Kraken support center.
Can I transfer Kusama from Kraken to my crypto wallet?
Yes, the Kusama you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Kusama to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Kusama. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Kusama will be in your wallet a few moments later.
Is it safe to keep Kusama on Kraken?
We take every measure possible to keep the Kusama you choose to leave on Kraken secure and accessible to you. While we still believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cryptocurrency wallet, we constantly strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Kusama. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.
What is the current circulating supply of Kusama?
The current circulating supply of Kusama is 16,753,063 KSM.

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