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Key Takeaways
Binance Alpha is a platform within Binance Wallet that highlights new and early-stage crypto projects that may have potential for growth.
While there is no guarantee, some tokens highlighted on Binance Alpha may later be considered for listing on the Binance exchange.
The Quick Buy feature can streamline the token purchasing process with automatic token selection, slippage adjustment, and anti-MEV protection.
What Is Binance Alpha?
Binance Alpha is a platform within Binance Wallet that showcases early-stage crypto projects with potential to grow in the Web3 space. Essentially, it serves as a pre-listing token selection pool.
Tokens featured on Binance Alpha are selected based on Binance’s industry expertise and advanced insights. Typically, these projects demonstrate strong community interest, growing traction, and alignment with key market trends.
While there is no guarantee, some tokens highlighted on Binance Alpha may later be considered for listing on the Binance exchange, giving users early exposure to emerging blockchain and Web3 projects.
Key Features
Highlighting innovation: Binance Alpha allows users to discover new tokens in the Web3 space.
Quick Buy feature: Users can easily purchase tokens with Binance Wallet’s Quick Buy feature.
Expert curation: Tokens featured on Binance Alpha are handpicked using Binance’s industry expertise, combining market trends and community interests.
How Binance Alpha Works
Binance Alpha spotlights select community-driven projects, giving users early access to tokens with potential for growth. To participate, you should first set up a Binance Wallet, back it up securely, and ensure that the Binance app is updated to the latest version for the best experience. To make token purchases, you must have sufficient main chain assets like BNB, SOL, or ETH in your wallet.
Before featured tokens are announced, a countdown clock appears on the Binance Alpha page. At the same time, Binance Wallet’s official X account posts a reminder. Once the countdown ends, the tokens go live on Binance Alpha, and users can access them through the Quick Buy feature for seamless purchasing.
Some users may have to navigate to the More Services tab in the Binance app to access their Binance Wallet if it is not already in the shortcut menu.
After selecting More Services, you should be able to see the Binance Wallet icon.
After logging into your Binance Wallet, you can navigate to Binance Alpha via the Markets tab.
There, you will find a curated list of early-stage crypto projects that are showcased for a limited time, typically 24 hours.
How to swap spotlighted tokens on Binance Wallet
As highlighted above, log in to your Binance Wallet or create one if you haven’t already. It is also important that your wallet is backed up, especially if you want to use the Quick Buy feature (more on this soon).
To back up your wallet, access the settings and select Wallet Management.
Select the Wallet you would like to back up. In the example below, there is only one Wallet available: Wallet1.
After selecting your wallet, choose Backup Management, and then select your method of choice.
You can also verify your backup using a recovery password.
Watch for the countdown banner, which typically appears hours before token announcements on the homepage and under the Binance Alpha section in the Markets tab.
What is Quick Buy?
Quick Buy is a feature from Binance Alpha designed to make buying tokens faster and easier. Built on Binance Wallet’s existing Swap functionality, it offers a smooth and straightforward way to purchase tokens.
Here’s how it simplifies the process:
Automatic token selection: Quick Buy picks the native chain’s token and suggests a default trading amount based on your wallet balance, saving time and effort.
Slippage adjustment: It automatically tweaks your slippage settings when retrying transactions, helping to improve success rates. However, this can lead to less favorable execution prices.
Anti-MEV protection: The feature includes safeguards against price manipulation (MEV), especially with large transactions.
These improvements make Quick Buy a more efficient option compared to other decentralized exchanges (DEXes) or trading bots.
Tokens featured in Binance Alpha are typically showcased for 24 hours, giving you time to explore project details and make purchases. After the showcase ends, the tokens stay in the Alpha section of the Markets tab, where you can keep tracking and trading them.
If you decide to purchase the token when it goes live, tap Quick Buy in the Binance Alpha section.
If your wallet has an insufficient balance of the main chain’s native token (e.g., BNB, ETH, SOL), you can add funds using the Add Funds option.
This can be done via an external wallet or by swapping your existing tokens.
Closing Thoughts
Through Binance Alpha, you can learn about and get involved with early-stage crypto projects that show growth potential. As it serves as a pre-listing token selection pool, you may also be able to get insights into how tokens are selected. The easy-to-use Quick Buy feature allows you to buy tokens efficiently and smoothly. As an additional platform within Binance Wallet, the curated approach of Binance Alpha can help you stay informed and connected to the growing Web3 space.
Further Reading
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