How to Buy $8

Ready to join the INFINITY revolution? Getting your first $8 tokens is easier than you think. This community guide will walk you through every step, from setting up your wallet to making your first purchase.

Quick Start Options

🚀 Fastest Route: Fly DEX Aggregator

For the best prices and simplest experience: Buy $8 on Fly

🏭 Direct Trading: Shadow Exchange

For concentrated liquidity and the main pool: Trade on Shadow Exchange

Prerequisites

Before you start, you'll need:

• Crypto wallet with Sonic network support
• Native Sonic (S) tokens for gas fees (usually $1-5 worth)
• Funds to swap (ETH, USDC, or other tokens)

Recommended Wallets

Desktop (Recommended)

• Rabby Wallet - Best Sonic support with excellent UX
• MetaMask - Universal compatibility, manual network setup required

Mobile

• MetaMask Mobile - Cross-platform compatibility
• Trust Wallet - Built-in Sonic support

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Set Up Sonic Network

If using MetaMask or other wallets, add Sonic network manually:

Network Name: Sonic
RPC URL: https://rpc.soniclabs.com
Chain ID: 146
Currency Symbol: S
Block Explorer: https://sonicscan.org

Step 2: Get Sonic (S) Tokens

You need S tokens for gas fees. Choose one method:

Option A: Bridge from Ethereum

1. Go to Sonic Gateway
2. Connect your wallet
3. Bridge ETH → S (10-15 minutes)
4. Minimum: ~$5 worth for gas fees

Option B: Use a CEX

1. Buy ETH/USDC on centralized exchange
2. Withdraw to Sonic network (if supported)
3. Convert to S tokens

Option C: Use Cross-Chain DEX

1. Use aggregators like LiFi or Across
2. Bridge directly to Sonic with automatic conversion

Step 3: Choose Your Buying Method

Method A: Fly DEX Aggregator (Recommended)

Why Fly?

• Best prices across all Sonic DEXs
• Simple interface for beginners
• Automatic routing finds optimal trades

Steps:

1. Visit Fly Trade
2. Connect your wallet (top right)
3. Verify you're on Sonic network
4. Enter amount of S to swap for $8
5. Review price and slippage
6. Click "Swap" and confirm transaction
7. Wait for confirmation (~1 second)

Method B: Shadow Exchange (Main Pool)

Why Shadow?

• Main INFINITY pool with concentrated liquidity
• Lower slippage for larger trades
• LP opportunities for earning rewards

Steps:

1. Visit Shadow Exchange
2. Connect wallet and switch to Sonic
3. Navigate to "Swap" section
4. Select S → $8 trading pair
5. Enter amount and review pricing
6. Execute swap and confirm
7. Add $8 token to wallet: 0x888852d1c63c7b333efEb1c4C5C79E36ce918888

Step 4: Add $8 to Your Wallet

After purchase, add $8 token for easy tracking:

Token Contract: 0x888852d1c63c7b333efEb1c4C5C79E36ce918888 Symbol: $8 Decimals: 18

Trading Tips

Best Practices

• Start small to test the process
• Check slippage before large trades (recommend <1%)
• Use limit orders on Shadow for better prices
• Monitor gas fees during network congestion

Timing Your Purchase

• Lower fees during off-peak hours
• Better liquidity during US trading hours
• Price discovery typically happens on Shadow Exchange first

Security Reminders

• Double-check addresses before confirming
• Verify network is Sonic (Chain ID: 146)
• Never share private keys or seed phrases
• Use hardware wallets for large amounts

Alternative Methods

Mining $8

Instead of buying, you can mine $8 tokens:

• Setup required: Download mining software
• Hardware needed: Any CPU or GPU
• Profitability: Depends on electricity costs
• Learn more: PoW Mining Guide

Earning Through Liquidity

Provide liquidity and earn fees + bribes:

• Shadow Exchange LPs earn SHADOW + $8 bribes
• Concentrated liquidity for capital efficiency
• Impermanent loss risk to consider
• Learn more: Liquidity Guide

After Your Purchase

Track Your Investment

• Portfolio tracking: DexScreener
• Price alerts: Set up notifications for price movements
• Community updates: Join the official Telegram

Join the Community

• Official Telegram: https://t.me/infinitytoken
• Official Twitter/X: https://x.com/8finity_xyz
• Official Website: https://8finity.xyz/

Stay Informed

• Community Documentation: Keep reading for deeper understanding
• Dune Analytics: Track real-time metrics
• GitHub: Follow development

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• "Insufficient funds" → Need more S for gas
• "High slippage" → Reduce trade size or use limit order
• "Transaction failed" → Increase gas limit slightly
• "Token not showing" → Add contract address manually

Getting Help

• Telegram support: Ask questions in the official community chat
• Documentation: Check the FAQ section of this community guide
• Community Resources: Fellow holders often help newcomers

Ready to go to infinity? Your journey starts with that first $8 purchase. Welcome to the future of sustainable crypto!

Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research) and never invest more than you can afford to lose. This guide is provided by the community and is not financial advice.