Sell crypto from Ethereum to PIX
8 crypto assets on Ethereum convertible to BRL via PIX. 1.75% fee, ~30s settlement.
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About Ethereum
Ethereum is the leading smart contract platform, serving as the base layer for DeFi, NFTs, and thousands of decentralized applications.
Proposed by Vitalik Buterin in 2013 and launched in 2015, Ethereum revolutionized the blockchain universe by introducing Turing-complete smart contracts. Since transitioning to Proof of Stake in September 2022 (The Merge), the network reduced its energy consumption by over 99.95% and began offering native yield for stakers. With EIP-1559, a portion of transaction fees is burned, creating deflationary pressure on ETH.
The Ethereum ecosystem is the broadest and most mature in the crypto market. Protocols like Uniswap, Aave, Lido, and MakerDAO define DeFi standards. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) became the de facto standard for blockchain development, with tools like Solidity, Hardhat, and Foundry used by hundreds of thousands of developers. Upgrades like Dencun (2024) drastically reduced costs for layer-2 rollups.
For the Brazilian market, Ethereum serves as a settlement and security layer. While base-layer fees can be high during congestion, layer-2 networks like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism inherit Ethereum's security at significantly lower costs. Stablecoins issued on Ethereum, such as USDC and USDT, are widely used as a bridge between crypto and the Brazilian real.
Frequently asked questions
Which cryptocurrencies can I buy or sell on Ethereum with PIX?
PagFinance supports several assets on the Ethereum network, including native tokens and stablecoins like USDC and USDT. Check the Ethereum page for the full list of available assets.
What is the advantage of using Ethereum for PIX payments?
The Ethereum network offers fast transactions with low gas costs. Combined with PagFinance, you can convert crypto to PIX in approximately 30 seconds, with fees starting at 1.75%.
Do I need a specific wallet to use Ethereum on PagFinance?
For Ethereum, we recommend MetaMask or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet. Any wallet compatible with the Ethereum network can be connected to PagFinance.