# How to Buy & Sell Dexana (DEX)

This guide explains how to buy and sell the **Dexana (DEX)** token using the Dexana app on Solana.

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## 1. Prerequisites

Before you start:

* A **Solana wallet** (e.g. Phantom) installed in your browser
* Some **SOL** in your wallet (for gas and trading)
* Access to the Dexana app (e.g. `https://dexana.exchange`)

> If you don’t have a wallet yet, install Phantom, create a new wallet, and safely back up your seed phrase.

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## 2. Connect Your Wallet

1. Open the Dexana app.
2. Click **Connect Wallet** (top‑right).
3. Select **Phantom** (or your wallet of choice).
4. Approve the connection in your wallet popup.

You should now see your shortened wallet address in the header.

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## 3. Buying Dexana (DEX)

### 3.1 Go to the Swap Page

1. In the top navigation, click **Swap**.
2. Make sure:
   * **From:** SOL, USDC, or another token you hold
   * **To:** DEX (Dexana token)

### 3.2 Select the DEX Token

If DEX isn’t selected yet:

1. Click the token selector in the **To** field.
2. Search for **Dexana** or paste the contract address:

   ```
   9L4c6yTQM7G2QXZWishjD8aWpHWWyg5W1qsyBo6kFASG
   ```
3. Choose **DEX** from the list.

### 3.3 Enter the Amount

1. In the **From** field, enter how much SOL/USDC you want to spend.
2. Dexana will show an estimated amount of **DEX** you’ll receive.
3. Review:
   * **Price impact**
   * **Slippage tolerance** (e.g. 0.5–1%)

### 3.4 Confirm the Swap

1. Click **Swap**.
2. Your wallet will show a transaction approval dialog.
3. Confirm the details and click **Approve**.

After a few seconds, your DEX tokens should appear in your wallet and in the Dexana portfolio view.

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## 4. Selling Dexana (DEX)

### 4.1 Go to Swap

1. Click **Swap** again.
2. Set:
   * **From:** DEX
   * **To:** SOL or USDC (or another token you want)

### 4.2 Enter Amount & Review

1. Enter the amount of **DEX** you want to sell.
2. Check the estimated amount of SOL/USDC you’ll receive.
3. Confirm price impact and slippage settings.

### 4.3 Confirm the Swap

1. Click **Swap**.
2. Approve the transaction in your wallet.
3. After confirmation, your SOL/USDC balances will update.

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## 5. Checking Your Portfolio

1. Click **Portfolio** in the navigation.
2. Review:
   * Your SOL, DEX, and other token balances
   * Approximate USD values
   * Allocation breakdown

This is the best place to see your DEX holdings and performance over time.

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## 6. Common Issues & Tips

### 6.1 DEX Not Visible in Wallet

If you don’t see DEX after a successful swap:

* Confirm the transaction in your wallet’s activity tab.
* Manually add the DEX token in your wallet using:

  ```
  9L4c6yTQM7G2QXZWishjD8aWpHWWyg5W1qsyBo6kFASG
  ```

### 6.2 Slippage Errors

If trades fail due to slippage:

* Increase slippage tolerance slightly (e.g. 1–2% during volatility).
* Try a smaller trade size to reduce price impact.

### 6.3 Not Enough SOL for Fees

Every transaction on Solana needs a small amount of SOL for gas.

* Keep a small SOL buffer (e.g. 0.05–0.1 SOL).
* If you only hold DEX/USDC and no SOL, fund the wallet with SOL first.

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## 7. Safety Guidelines

* Always verify you’re on the **official Dexana site**.
* Double‑check the **DEX token address** before trading.
* Never share your seed phrase or private keys. Dexana will never ask for them.

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## 8. Next Steps

Once you own DEX:

* Explore **AI Trading & Bots** to automate strategies.
* Check out the **Launchpad** for IDO/private sale opportunities.
* Follow Dexana’s social channels for updates and new features.


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