💰 How to Buy IDIOT Token

Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

🔄 Buy on Uniswap
Contract Address:
0xC29EF04CFFe38012dcfc1E96a2B368443f298dE1
Network: Base (Chain ID: 8453)
🎯 Quick Start: If you already have MetaMask with Base network and ETH, you can skip to Step 4: Buy IDIOT. Otherwise, follow all steps below.

📋 Prerequisites

Before buying IDIOT Token, you'll need:

1

Set Up Your Wallet

Option A: MetaMask (Recommended for Beginners)

  1. Visit metamask.io
  2. Click "Download" and select your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge)
  3. Add the MetaMask extension to your browser
  4. Click "Get Started" and choose "Create a Wallet"
  5. Create a strong password
  6. IMPORTANT: Save your seed phrase in a secure location. Write it down and never share it with anyone!
  7. Confirm your seed phrase to complete setup

Option B: Coinbase Wallet

  1. Download Coinbase Wallet app from App Store or Google Play
  2. Create a new wallet or import an existing one
  3. Base network is automatically included

Option C: Other Wallets

You can also use Trust Wallet, Rainbow Wallet, or any wallet that supports Base network.

2

Add Base Network to MetaMask

If you're using MetaMask, you need to add Base network manually:

  1. Open MetaMask extension in your browser
  2. Click the network dropdown at the top (usually shows "Ethereum Mainnet")
  3. Scroll down and click "Add Network"
  4. Click "Add a network manually"
  5. Enter the following information:

Network Name: Base

RPC URL: https://mainnet.base.org

Chain ID: 8453

Currency Symbol: ETH

Block Explorer URL: https://basescan.org

  1. Click "Save"
  2. Switch to Base network by clicking the network dropdown and selecting "Base"
✅ Success! You should now see "Base" in your network dropdown and ETH as your currency symbol.
3

Get ETH on Base Network

You need ETH on Base to pay for gas fees and buy IDIOT tokens. Here are your options:

Method 1: Bridge from Ethereum Mainnet

  1. Make sure you have ETH in your wallet on Ethereum Mainnet
  2. Visit bridge.base.org
  3. Connect your MetaMask wallet
  4. Select the amount of ETH you want to bridge
  5. Click "Deposit" and confirm the transaction in MetaMask
  6. Wait for confirmation (usually 10-20 minutes)
  7. Your ETH will appear in your wallet on Base network

Method 2: Buy Directly on Base

  1. Use Coinbase to buy ETH and withdraw directly to Base network
  2. Or use services like Ramp, MoonPay, or Transak directly on Base
  3. These services allow you to buy crypto with a credit card

Method 3: Use Coinbase Wallet

  1. If you use Coinbase Wallet, you can easily transfer from Coinbase exchange
  2. Base network is already configured in Coinbase Wallet
💡 Tip: You only need a small amount of ETH for gas fees (usually $0.01-$0.10 per transaction). The rest can be used to buy IDIOT tokens.
4

Buy IDIOT Token on Uniswap

Now you're ready to buy IDIOT! Follow these steps:

Step 4.1: Connect Your Wallet

  1. Visit app.uniswap.org
  2. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right corner
  3. Select your wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)
  4. Approve the connection in your wallet popup
  5. IMPORTANT: Make sure you're connected to Base network (not Ethereum Mainnet)
  6. You should see your wallet address and ETH balance in the top right

Step 4.2: Select Trading Pair

  1. In the "From" field, select ETH (or WETH if ETH doesn't appear)
  2. In the "To" field, click to search for a token
  3. Paste the IDIOT contract address: 0xC29EF04CFFe38012dcfc1E96a2B368443f298dE1
  4. Click on "IDIOT" when it appears
  5. Verify the token symbol shows "IDIOT"
  6. Verify the contract address matches exactly

Step 4.3: Enter Amount

  1. Enter the amount of ETH you want to spend
  2. Or enter the amount of IDIOT you want to receive
  3. Check the estimated output amount
  4. Review the price impact (try to keep it under 5% for better prices)
  5. Review the gas fee estimate

Step 4.4: Adjust Slippage (Optional)

  1. Click the settings icon (gear) in the swap interface
  2. Set slippage tolerance (start with 0.5% for better prices)
  3. If your transaction fails, try increasing to 1% or 2%
  4. For volatile tokens, you might need 3-5% slippage

Step 4.5: Confirm Transaction

  1. Review all details:
    • Input amount (ETH you're spending)
    • Output amount (IDIOT you'll receive)
    • Gas fee estimate
    • Price impact
    • Slippage tolerance
  2. Click "Swap" button
  3. Review the transaction details in your wallet popup
  4. Click "Confirm" in your wallet
  5. Wait for transaction confirmation (usually 10-30 seconds on Base)
  6. Your IDIOT tokens will appear in your wallet!
🚀 Buy IDIOT Now on Uniswap

📊 Quick Reference

Contract Address

0xC29EF04CFFe38012dcfc1E96a2B368443f298dE1

Network

Base

Chain ID

8453

DEX

Uniswap V3

🔧 Troubleshooting

Transaction Failed

  • Increase slippage tolerance to 1-2% or higher
  • Make sure you have enough ETH for gas fees
  • Try again during lower network congestion
  • Check that you're on Base network, not Ethereum

Token Not Found

  • Verify you're on Base network (Chain ID: 8453)
  • Double-check the contract address is correct
  • Copy and paste the address directly: 0xC29EF04CFFe38012dcfc1E96a2B368443f298dE1
  • Try refreshing the Uniswap page

Insufficient Gas

  • Make sure you have ETH in your wallet (not just tokens)
  • You need ETH for gas fees (usually $0.01-$0.10 per transaction)
  • Keep some ETH aside for gas, don't swap all of it

Wallet Not Connecting

  • Make sure your wallet extension is unlocked
  • Refresh the Uniswap page and try again
  • Check that pop-ups aren't blocked
  • Try disconnecting and reconnecting your wallet

High Price Impact

  • Try swapping smaller amounts
  • Wait for better liquidity conditions
  • Price impact over 5% means you're affecting the price significantly
  • Consider splitting large orders into multiple smaller trades

🛡️ Security Tips

⚠️ Never Share Your Seed Phrase!
  • Your seed phrase is like your password - never share it with anyone
  • No legitimate service will ask for your seed phrase
  • Store it securely offline (written down, not saved digitally)
✅ Always Verify:
  • You're on the official Uniswap website (app.uniswap.org)
  • The contract address matches exactly: 0xC29EF04CFFe38012dcfc1E96a2B368443f298dE1
  • You're connected to Base network (not Ethereum)
  • Transaction details match what you expect before confirming

Best Practices

  • Start with small amounts to test the process
  • Use hardware wallets for large amounts
  • Keep software updated
  • Be cautious of phishing attempts
  • Double-check all addresses before sending
  • Set slippage appropriately (0.5-1% for better prices)

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