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$9.44
+1.00%

Global Rank

#31

Market Cap

$3.3B

24hr Volume

$312M

24hr Change

+1.00%

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What is Filecoin (FIL)?

In 2014, Juan Benet proposed Filecoin — a decentralized storage network that was initially conceived as an incentivizing mechanism for the Interplanetary File System (IPFS). In 2017, Filecoin’s ICO raised $205 million, while its mainnet went live in October 2020. Backed by years of research and development efforts, Filecoin’s mission is to “store humanity’s most important information.” It leverages blockchain technology to challenge the monopoly of centralized cloud storage architectures, thereby enabling the hitherto-excluded users to access secure and seamless storage services. Filecoin secures its network using Proof-of-Replication and Proof-of-Spacetime consensus instead of the resource-intensive Proof-of-Work. The project’s native token, FIL, serves as the payment method for transactions on the platform. 

Buy Filecoin on New Zealand’s top-rated crypto exchange, Swyftx.

How to Buy Filecoin in New Zealand

  1. Signup for free
  2. Verify your account
  3. Deposit AUD instantly
  4. Buy FIL

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best place to buy Filecoin?

The best place to buy Filecoin is right here at Swyftx! Swyftx offers a fast, secure, and user-friendly platform that allows traders to easily deposit Australian dollars to trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies instantly. We offer competitive fees and excellent customer support and we are proud to be Australia's highest-rated crypto exchange as per our Trust Pilot Reviews.

Is Swyftx Safe to buy Filecoin?

Yes, Swyftx is a safe and secure platform to buy and sell Filecoin (FIL). Swyftx employs a range of advanced security measures to protect user funds and personal information and has been awarded ISO27001 certification for information security.

Swyftx is a AUSTRAC registered exchange that conducts regular security audits and maintains strict compliance with Australian Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Laws.

You can find more information on our security practices here.

How is the price of FIL determined?

The price of FIL is determined by the forces of supply and demand in the market. Similar to other assets, the price of Bitcoin is determined by the number of buyers and sellers in the market at any given time.

Some significant factors that can influence the demand for Bitcoin are adoption rates, Macro economic factors, News events, upgrades and advancements in its tech and investor sentiment.

What deposit methods does Swyftx support?

You can deposit Australian dollars (AUD) into Swyftx via a number of methods including:

  • Bank transfer
  • OSKO
  • PayID
  • POli
  • Credit or debit card

Swyftx also allows you to deposit cryptocurrency from another wallet into your account.

Can I buy Filecoin with credit card?

Swyftx does not allow you to directly buy Filecoin with credit card, however, we do support credit and debit card deposits. Once your deposit has arrived in your account, you can then buy FIL instantly.

What are Swyftx's trading fees?

Swyftx has a trading fee of 0.6% for all buy and sell orders. In addition to the trading fee, Swyftx applies a spread to each cryptocurrency trade.

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