Buy Ethereum (ETH)
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency and the leading smart-contract platform. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, it powers DeFi, NFTs and thousands of decentralized applications. It migrated to Proof-of-Stake in 2022.
How to buy Ethereum (ETH)
Buy Ethereum (ETH) on OFFCODE: deposit via PIX, swap to ETH with a low fee, keep it in custodial storage or withdraw to your personal wallet (Arbitrum, Optimism, mainnet).
Why buy ETH on OFFCODE
- Instant PIX — deposit in BRL and convert in seconds, with no intermediary fee.
- 0.30% spread — the declared price is the price you pay, with no hidden markup.
- Segregated custody — AWS KMS keys separated by function (master, liquidity, withdrawal).
- Withdrawal to your wallet — on-chain, protected by 2FA.
Ethereum use cases
- Leading smart-contract platform with a DeFi ecosystem of US$ 100+ billion in TVL
- Settlement layer for Layer 2s (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, zkSync)
- Gas token to interact with Web3 apps, NFTs and DeFi
- Native staking: roughly 4-5% APY for validating the network via solo staking or liquid staking (stETH, rETH)
- DeFi collateral on Aave, Compound, MakerDAO (DAI) and derivatives
Tokenomics and technical data
Circulating supply: ~120 million ETH (no fixed cap). Net issuance post-Merge: ~0.3-0.8% per year (part burned via EIP-1559). In high-activity periods, burn exceeds issuance — ETH turns deflationary. Consensus: Proof-of-Stake (Beacon Chain). Active validators: ~1M+, ETH staked: ~30M.
Supported networks on OFFCODE
- Ethereum Mainnet (L1)
- Arbitrum One
- Optimism
- Base
- Polygon zkEVM
- zkSync Era
Ethereum vs similar assets
ETH is the second-largest crypto by market cap, but the absolute leader in DeFi, NFTs and developer mindshare. L1 competitors (Solana, Sui, Aptos) compete on performance, but ETH keeps its edge in decentralization (1M+ validators) and network effect.
Frequently asked questions about Ethereum
How do I buy Ethereum (ETH) on OFFCODE?
Sign up at offcode.pro, deposit crypto on any supported network — no identity check required — or deposit in BRL via PIX after a one-time verification, then swap to ETH on spot or the converter. PIX deposits are instant and free; conversion has a 0.30% spread.
What is the fee to buy ETH on OFFCODE?
OFFCODE's spot spread is 0.30% of the transaction amount, with no additional markup on the price. PIX deposits are free. Crypto network withdrawals have a fixed US$ 1 fee plus the network fee of the destination blockchain.
Can I buy ETH with PIX on OFFCODE?
Yes. Deposit via PIX (BRL) and use the converter or spot to swap for ETH. The credit is instant after PIX confirmation, and the swap to ETH happens in seconds.
Is Ethereum a good investment?
OFFCODE does not provide investment advice. Ethereum is a crypto asset subject to high volatility and the risk of total loss. Before investing, study the asset, define your risk tolerance and consult a licensed professional.
Can I withdraw ETH to my personal wallet?
Yes. After buying ETH on OFFCODE, go to "Withdraw" and enter the address of your personal wallet (Phantom, Metamask, Ledger, etc.) on the compatible network. The withdrawal is processed on-chain after a security check (2FA + OTP).