💰 How to Buy IDIOT Token on Base
Step-by-step guide to buying IDIOT Token on Uniswap using Base network.
⚠️ Prerequisites: You need MetaMask set up with Base network and some ETH for gas fees.
Step 1: Connect Your Wallet
Connect your MetaMask wallet to Uniswap:
- Go to app.uniswap.org
- Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right
- Select "MetaMask" from the options
- Approve the connection in your MetaMask popup
- Make sure you're on Base network (not Ethereum mainnet)
Step 2: Select Trading Pair
Configure your trade settings:
- In the "From" field, select ETH
- In the "To" field, search for "IDIOT" or paste the contract address
- Contract address:
0xC29EF04CFFe38012dcfc1E96a2B368443f298dE1
- Verify the token symbol shows "IDIOT"
Step 3: Enter Amount
Specify how much you want to buy:
- Enter the amount of ETH you want to spend
- Or enter the amount of IDIOT you want to receive
- Check the estimated output amount
- Review the price impact (keep it under 5% if possible)
Step 4: Review Transaction
Before confirming, check these details:
- Input: Amount of ETH you're spending
- Output: Amount of IDIOT you'll receive
- Gas Fee: Network transaction cost
- Price Impact: How your trade affects the price
- Slippage: Maximum price change you'll accept
Step 5: Confirm Transaction
Complete your purchase:
- Click "Swap" on Uniswap
- Review the transaction details in MetaMask
- Click "Confirm" in MetaMask
- Wait for the transaction to complete
- Check your wallet for the IDIOT tokens
📊 Additional Resources
For current tokenomics and detailed information, visit the homepage.
🔧 Troubleshooting Common Issues
Having trouble? Here are solutions to common problems:
- Transaction Failed: Increase slippage to 1-2% or try again during lower network congestion
- Insufficient Gas: Make sure you have enough ETH for gas fees (usually $0.01-0.05)
- Token Not Found: Verify you're on Base network and using the correct contract address
- High Price Impact: Try smaller amounts or wait for better liquidity
- Wallet Not Connecting: Refresh the page and try connecting again
- Test Address: Use 0x721d2adcCf634f4185edE152ee98cA836CF22EA6 for testing
💡 Advanced Trading Tips
For experienced traders looking to optimize their IDIOT purchases:
- MEV Protection: Use Uniswap's MEV protection when available
- Limit Orders: Consider using limit orders for better price execution
- Gas Optimization: Trade during off-peak hours for lower gas costs
- Liquidity Timing: Check liquidity depth before large trades
- Price Alerts: Set up price alerts on DexScreener or CoinGecko
💡 Pro Tips:
- Start with small amounts to test the process
- Set slippage to 0.5% for better prices (if transaction fails, increase to 1%)
- Check gas fees - they're usually very low on Base
- Never share your seed phrase with anyone
⚠️ Security Reminder: Always verify you're on the official Uniswap website and that the contract address matches exactly.
💬 Need Help? Questions? Join Discord (top right) or email: support@stupidiots.com (Pending allowed).