[![](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/kiwibloke/23tkkCZAx5oUcPHzR85mK3S87U5aqfA6n8q81X6Mb6fM8yYKYwh3a8TJGUBhmJmKHJoQV.png)](https://www.binance.com/en-NZ) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/zBXm8ymH/hive-line-470x22.png) Binance is an exchange, and even though I also got the Binance Wallet I don't see the need to use it. I did use it to receive BTC from Easy Crypt and the transfer worked just fine. Signing up to Binance can be a bit daunting and to be quite frank, if you're new to Crypto and online security, it's kinda scarey LoL. They are trying to look after you and stop the scammers so it really is worth the effort. All I needed was my Drivers License and a mobile phone (oh and a clean shirt, a shave, and a place to take a selfie with plain backdrop). Get/Install both the Binance mobile App, and the Google Authenticater. Now you have all the tools to complete the sign up, just follow the steps. Oh and best to start this during normal daylight hours to get the clearest images from the phone when asked. *I love it when your asked to stare at the phone and 1-blink 2-shake your head 3-nod !!!* ![](https://i.postimg.cc/zBXm8ymH/hive-line-470x22.png) [![](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/kiwibloke/23tbMLFg37ZowMnc7xaDtCrvSyukTDeEn6CUjtCsSCTEwkuWQwgSCPxVmVLXyARFsYBk7.jpeg)](https://www.binance.com/en-NZ) --- Now as I normally use Bitcoin, so the first thing I did on Binance is:- Buy $60NZ worth of BTC (here you can add/save your Debit/Visa details in order to make a purchase) Then did a SWAP - Bitcoin (BTC) to HIVE Token Wait for the swap take place and appear in your exchange assets Once you can see your HIVE in your Assets, you can now SEND it (use address "your HIVE name" .... it automatically adds the HIVE address, don't need the memo). On Hive check your balance (note this can take a few minutes to appear .... ) It all worked out fine ... Back on HIVE, Staking time !!!! ![](https://i.postimg.cc/zBXm8ymH/hive-line-470x22.png) Couple of mentions: *I see on the Binance Exchange you can buy HIVE, which cuts out the swap step.* *I haven't gone the other way yet; Crypto to $NZD, one day maybe.* *I hope my journey helps others who that want to join the HIVE blockchain it's fun and maybe rewarding too.* [![](https://i.postimg.cc/tgX04gtm/followme.gif)](https://peakd.com/@kiwibloke/posts)

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