Set up your Solana wallet
To buy or sell on Fanshap you need a free Solana wallet. No bank account required. Takes 2 minutes.
Step-by-step video guides
How to install and use Phantom
Phantom is the most popular Solana wallet. Free, available on mobile and browser extension. This guide shows you how to install it and send USDC.
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How to install and use Solflare
Solflare is another excellent Solana wallet, available on mobile and web. A good alternative to Phantom.
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The videos above may be slightly dated — for the most up-to-date guides on crypto basics, wallets and DeFi, CoinGecko's YouTube channel is one of the best free resources available.
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Methods vary by country. Online resources tend to focus on Western systems, but if you don't live in the West it's actually often easier — not harder. Here are the three main approaches.
Online exchange
Send your USDC to a centralized exchange (Binance, Kraken, Coinbase, etc.). They convert and transfer to your bank account. Almost all require identity verification (KYC). Fees apply — check before you start.
Card with built-in crypto (Revolut, N26, Bunq…)
Many modern cards (Revolut, N26, Bunq and others) have crypto conversion built in. If your country is supported, you can transfer your USDC and have local currency in minutes. Fees are clearly shown in the app and cannot be negotiated — but the process is very smooth.
Peer-to-peer — online or in person Best for small amounts
P2P platforms (Paxful, LocalBitcoins alternatives, Telegram groups) publish people who want to exchange. You send your USDC, they send local currency to your account. The platform guarantees the trade. There are fees on platforms.
The best option for zero fees and instant cash: find someone locally who needs USDC. Check your local social media — people regularly offer to exchange. They need USDC, you need cash, so they are usually happy to skip fees. Always meet in a public place. Always check your local laws first.
We have tested this method successfully across Europe, Belarus, Madagascar and other countries. For small amounts it is the most efficient way — you lose nothing to fees and get cash immediately. For large amounts (thousands of dollars) extra caution is needed.
Start small. Build trust on both sides. Then scale up.
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