How to Buy SPIKE on Solana: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Go to phantom.app and download the Phantom browser extension for your browser (available on Chrome, Brave, Firefox, or Edge).

Click on “Add to Browser” and follow the installation steps.

After installing the extension, click on the Phantom icon in your browser.

Select Create New Wallet.

Save Your Recovery Phrase: Phantom will give you a 12-word recovery phrase. Write this down and store it safely (offline or in a password manager). Do not share this with anyone. This phrase is crucial for recovering your wallet if you lose access.

Choose a strong password for accessing your Phantom wallet on your browser. This adds an extra layer of security for daily use.

Once your password is set, your Phantom wallet is ready for use.

Go to a reputable exchange like Coinbase or Binance and sign up for an account. You'll need to go through a standard KYC (Know Your Customer) verification process.

After signing up, deposit funds (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.) using a bank transfer, debit card, or other methods supported by the exchange.

Once your funds are available, search for SOL in the exchange’s market section and purchase the amount you need. We recommend buying slightly more than the amount needed for SPIKE to cover transaction fees.

Go to your Phantom wallet, copy your Solana address (from the wallet’s dashboard).

Return to the exchange, navigate to the withdrawal section, and paste your Solana address to withdraw your SOL to your Phantom wallet.

Open your Phantom wallet and click the Deposit button.

Choose your preferred option (both MoonPay and Transak are third-party services that allow you to buy crypto using a debit/credit card).

Enter the amount of SOL you want to purchase and follow the prompts to complete your transaction.

Click Launch App.

In the top-right corner of Raydium, click Connect Wallet and select Phantom.

In the swap interface, select SOL in the "From" field.

In the "To" field, select SPIKE by pasting the official contract address:

This ensures you're buying the correct token.

Enter the amount of SOL you want to swap for SPIKE, review the details, and click Swap.

A pop-up from Phantom will appear, asking you to approve the transaction. Confirm, and you’ll receive SPIKE in your Phantom wallet shortly after.

Click Launch App.

Just like with Raydium, connect your Phantom wallet to Jupiter by clicking Connect Wallet in the top-right corner.

In the swap interface, choose SOL in the "From" field.

Paste the SPIKE contract address

in the "To" field.

Enter the amount of SOL to swap, and review the conversion rate.

After reviewing the details, click Swap, approve the transaction in your Phantom wallet, and the SPIKE tokens will appear in your wallet.

Open Phantom and make sure your SPIKE tokens have arrived. They should be listed under your wallet balance.

Ensure you have your 12-word recovery phrase stored securely. This phrase allows you to recover your wallet and access your SPIKE tokens if you lose access to your device.

Consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on your exchange accounts and email for extra security.

For long-term security, consider transferring your SPIKE tokens to a hardware wallet like Ledger, which supports Solana-based assets.