How to buy Handshake (HNS) in the UK

Where to buy Handshake in the UK

Unfortunately, at this time no major exchanges in the UK offer this coin. However, you may be able to purchase it with another cryptocurrency, just be sure you're following all legal restrictions and requirements.

Consider buying a different cryptocurrency after comparing popular exchanges.

Unfortunately, at this time no major exchanges in the UK offer this coin. However, you may be able to purchase it with another cryptocurrency, just be sure you're following all legal restrictions and requirements.

Consider buying a different cryptocurrency after comparing popular exchanges.

Best Handshake wallets to store your HNS

You can keep your HNS on the exchange you purchased it on, or move it to a personal wallet:

• Some people like to use their own wallets to guarantee total ownership over their assets, or to use them with other applications like DeFi services.
• Hardware wallets are typically considered to be the safest type of cryptocurrency wallet, as they use a physical device to enhance security in a number of ways. You can take a look at some of our top hardware wallet picks for self-custody of your HNS below.

Crypto is unregulated in the UK; there's no consumer protection; value can rise or fall; tax on profits may apply*.

Is Handshake a good investment?

Before purchasing any cryptocurrency, an evaluation of the token and its associated platform should be completed. With regards to Handshake, here are a few things worth considering:

• Tokenomics. HNS tokens have a max supply of over 2 billion, with approximately 20% (406 million) of these coins already distributed as of July 2021. Handshake set aside approximately 15% of their max supply for the project’s creators and investors, and delegated another 68% to third party developers. The remainder of tokens have been distributed to various websites under ICANN’s jurisdiction to incentivise them switching providers.
• Adoption. Like many cryptocurrencies with ambitious goals, much of their success relies on societal uptake. For Handshake to revolutionise the Internet and make ICANN ultimately redundant, it requires huge companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon to get on board, which may be a tall order.
• Security. While Handshake intends to be a solution with improved online security, much of the reason websites became centralised in the first place is due to issues with spam, hacking and griefing. The blockchain is still in its early stages of development and will need continued improvement before the public becomes more confident in its security.

Today's Handshake price versus ATH

Compare today's price of Handshake ($0.01822536 USD) against its all-time-high price of $0.851892 USD on 05 May 2021. The closer the bar is to 100%, the closer HNS is to reaching its ATH again.

How to trade, convert or sell Handshake

You can convert or sell your HNS with the same exchange you bought it through:

1. Sign in to the exchange you have HNS on.
2. If you store your Handshake in a digital wallet, compare crypto exchanges to convert or sell it on.
3. Choose Sell or Convert and place a sell order.
4. Choose the amount of HNS you'd like to convert or sell.
5. Confirm the sell price and fees and close your sale of Handshake.
6. Complete your transaction and move your HNS to a wallet for storage.

* Cryptocurrencies aren't regulated in the UK and there's no protection from the Financial Ombudsman or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Your capital is at risk. Capital gains tax on profits may apply.

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