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Ways to Buy SHELL

There are three ways to purchase SHELL tokens. The choice depends on your payment method and whether you prefer a graphical application or direct smart-contract interaction.

Option 1: Accumulator Contract — Exchange eccUSDC Directly

For: advanced users and operators who already have eccUSDC (ECC[3]) and want to submit the exchange transaction with tvm-cli.

Interface: the Accumulator smart contract on Mainnet/Shellnet.

How it works:

  1. Prepare a wallet transaction containing a whole-number amount of eccUSDC

  2. Send the transaction to the Accumulator contract with the required VMSHELL value

  3. The contract exchanges eccUSDC at the fixed rate of 1 eccUSDC = 100 SHELL

  4. SHELL is credited to the sending contract or to a recipient encoded in the payload

Detailed guide: Exchange eccUSDC for SHELL via the Accumulator


Option 2: Shell Buyer App — Pay with Card or Crypto

For: users who want to buy SHELL using fiat currency (credit/debit card) or cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC).

Application: Shell Buyer App — a web application accessible through any browser. A mobile version is planned for the future.

How it works:

  1. Open the Buy Shell App

  2. Connect your Acki Nacki Wallet

  3. Choose a payment method (card or cryptocurrency)

  4. Enter the amount

  5. Payment is processed through the payment provider

  6. SHELL is credited to your wallet

Detailed guide: Buy via Shell Bayer App


Option 3: Acki Nacki Wallet — Pay with eccUSDC

For: users who already have eccUSDC in their balance on the Acki Nacki wallet.

Application: Acki Nacki Wallet (mobile app).

How it works:

  1. Open the Buy/Sell SHELL section in the wallet

  2. Enter the eccUSDC amount

  3. Confirm the transaction

  4. SHELL is instantly credited to your balance

Detailed guide: Buy via Acki Nacki Wallet


Which Method Should I Choose?

  • Already have eccUSDC and prefer a graphical interface? Use the Acki Nacki Wallet — it's instant and has no additional fees.

  • Need to exchange eccUSDC programmatically? Send the exchange transaction directly to the Accumulator contract.

  • Have a bank card or crypto on another blockchain? Use the Shell Buyer App — it lets you buy SHELL without needing to acquire eccUSDC first.

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