Via Centralized Exchanges
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Centralized exchanges (CEXs) provide fiat on-ramps and simplified trading interfaces for acquiring assets that can be swapped for Mento stables. While some exchanges list Mento stables directly, most users will need to first acquire CELO or stablecoins and then swap on-chain.
Some Mento stable assets trade directly on centralized exchanges. To find current listings:
Go to CoinGecko
Search for the Mento stable you are interested in
Click the market tab to show which exchanges or pools the stable can be found in
Most users acquire Mento stables by:
Buying CELO on a centralized exchange
Withdrawing CELO to a Celo wallet
Swapping CELO for desired Mento stables
Binance - Wide availability, multiple trading pairs
Coinbase - User-friendly, good for beginners
KuCoin - Available in many regions
Gate.io - Supports CELO deposits/withdrawals
OKX - Growing CELO support
Purchase CELO
Create and verify exchange account
Deposit fiat or crypto
Buy CELO on spot market
Withdraw to Celo
Select CELO withdrawal
Important: Choose "Celo" network (not Ethereum)
Enter your Celo wallet address
Confirm withdrawal
Swap for Mento Stables
Visit app.mento.org
Connect wallet with CELO
Swap CELO → cUSD, cEUR, etc
If your exchange supports USDC or USDT on Celo:
Buy USDC/USDT on the exchange
Withdraw to Celo network (if available)
Swap for Mento stables at near 1:1 rates