How To Buy ZTG On HydraDX

James Preston -

So you've heard the news about Zeitgeist's utility token being one of the first parachain assets on HydraDX, but do you know how to use their interface?

It's surprisingly easy, but if you're unfamiliar with the process, we've created a tutorial video running you through exactly how to do it.

Before we get to the video, let's run through the steps:

[You can jump straight to the YouTube video here]

  1. Visit app.hydradx.io
  2. Head over to the "Cross-Chain" section on the top menu bar
    This is where you need to transfer your original asset (DOT, USDT, etc.) from its native chain to the HydraDX chain
  3. Select the source chain, and then the destination chain (this will be HydraDX)
  4. Enter the amount you would like to transfer, and hit "Transfer"
    Make sure the "to address" is your connected account (you can't make this transfer without connecting a Polkadot-based wallet extension)
  5. Sign & approve your transaction using your extension wallet
    Wait for the transaction to approve and reflect on the blockchain
  6. Hover over the "Trade" section on the top menu bar, and select "Swap" in the drop-drown menu
  7. Select the asset you are paying with, and then select "ZTG" as the asset you want to get
  8. Enter how much you want to spend of the original asset (DOT, USDT, etc.), and then hit "Swap"
  9. Approve this transaction using your wallet extension
    Wait for the transaction to approve and reflect on the blockchain
  10. Head back over to "Cross-Chain" on the top menu bar
    Here, you will need to do a little "workaround" trick due to the interface setup...
  11. You will need to select Source Chain as "Polkadot", and then Destination Chain as "Acala" (or Statemint)
  12. Once you've done that, you can go back to the "Source Chain" section, and select "HydraDX" (the interface won't allow you to select HydraDX as your Source Chain if it is already set as the Destination Chain)
  13. Now set the "Destination Chain" as "Zeitgeist"
  14. Enter the amount you want to transfer
  15. Hit "Transfer"
  16. Sign & approve your transaction using your extension wallet
    Wait for the transaction to approve and reflect on the blockchain
  17. Now head on over to app.zeitgeist.pm and enjoy trading your ZTG in the Zeitgeist Prediction Market ecosystem! :)

For a full run-through of this process in an easy-to-understand video, watch this tutorial (visit the YouTube link direct here):