How to Buy, Sell, and Provide Liquidity for 8LNDS
Direct 8LNDS buys aren't live yet — but investing earns 8LNDS through Proof of Loan, released on a vesting schedule. Here's every route in.
The 8LNDS token exists in a Uniswap V2 pool on the Base blockchain, paired with USDC. Currently, direct purchase of 8LNDS is unavailable — you can only obtain the token through Proof of Loan (+4% in 8LNDS on every investment on the platform) and by completing Zealy tasks. Selling already works — 8LNDS holders can sell the token on Uniswap or via Swap to USDC in their personal account. Providing liquidity (LP) is a separate role in which a user deposits both currencies of the pair into the pool and receives a share of the trading fees in return. Pool address: 0x241De8C5B58830B8046830b05031786795d5Cba8.
Three ways to interact with 8LNDS on the market
| Action | What you do | What you get | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | Swap USDC for 8LNDS | 8LNDS to your wallet | The price of 8LNDS may fall |
| Sell | Swap 8LNDS for USDC | USDC to your wallet | You get fewer USD when the 8LNDS price is low |
| Providing liquidity (LP) | Deposit equal parts of USDC + 8LNDS into the pool | LP tokens and a share of trading fees | Impermanent loss, pool risk |
How to get 8LNDS
Method 1. Proof of Loan (primary)
Every investment on 8lends automatically credits +4% of the invested amount in 8LNDS:
- Invest 1,000 USDC → receive 40 USDC equivalent in 8LNDS
- Distribution: 2.5% immediately + 2.5% each week over 39 weeks (40 unlocks)
- The bonus is credited automatically via the Reward System smart contract
⚠️ Direct purchase of 8LNDS on Uniswap will open after the Tier-1 listing — dates are in the roadmap.
What matters when buying
Slippage
- Slippage is the permissible deviation of the actual price from the calculated price during transaction execution
- For low-liquidity pools (as may be the case for a new token), it is recommended to set slippage to 1–3%
- Slippage too low → the transaction may fail; too high → you may buy at a higher price than planned
Gas
- On Base — a few cents equivalent
- Must be held in the wallet as ETH on the Base network
Slippage protection — protection against front-running
- On Base, it is less relevant than on Ethereum mainnet
- But it is still recommended not to set very high slippage unnecessarily
How to sell 8LNDS
The logic is the reverse of buying:
- Open Uniswap / 1inch / Matcha
- Connect your wallet, Base network
- In "You pay" — select 8LNDS (import the token by address 0x55f9c8992fc4abce5aca585bf8f18284a2379d4c if it is not visible)
- In You receive — USDC
- Enter the amount, check the rate
- Approve 8LNDS (once for a new pool; gas costs a few cents)
- Click Swap and confirm the transaction
When selling may be unprofitable
- Low pool liquidity — a large sale strongly lowers the price (price impact)
- High slippage — the real price differs greatly from the market price
- Market decline — the overall crypto market affects 8LNDS
Tip: before a large sale, check the pool depth on GeckoTerminal — if liquidity is small, split the sale into several smaller transactions.
Providing liquidity (Liquidity Providing, LP)
What it means
LP is a role in which you deposit both currencies of the pair (USDC + 8LNDS) into the Uniswap V2 pool in equal USD values. In return you receive:
- LP tokens — proof of your share in the pool
- 0.3% of every trading transaction in the pool, distributed proportionally to your share
How to become an LP
- Hold equal USD values of USDC and 8LNDS in your wallet (e.g., 50 USDC + 50,000 8LNDS at a price of $0.001)
- Open app.uniswap.org → Pool section → Add Liquidity
- Select the USDC / 8LNDS pair on Base
- Enter the amounts (the interface usually automatically calculates the second side based on the rate)
- Approve both tokens (one transaction per token, one-time)
- Confirm Add Liquidity
- Receive LP tokens
To withdraw liquidity
- On the same Pool page, find your position
- Remove Liquidity → specify a percentage (e.g., 100% for a full exit)
- Receive both currencies back + accumulated fees
⚠️ Impermanent Loss — the main LP risk
Impermanent Loss (IL) is the loss caused by the prices of the currencies in the pool changing at different rates.
Simple example:
- Deposited 100 USDC + 100,000 8LNDS (at a price of $0.001 = $100)
- The price of 8LNDS rose 4x (to $0.004)
- The pool automatically rebalanced — more USDC, less 8LNDS
- Upon withdrawal, you will receive less 8LNDS than you originally deposited, in exchange for more USDC
- If you had simply held 8LNDS in your wallet, you would have earned more
IL increases with large price movements in either direction. Trading fees (0.3%) partially compensate for IL — but not always fully.
When LP may be profitable
- High trading volume in the pool (lots of fees)
- Stable price (little IL)
- Long-term horizon (fee accumulation outweighs IL)
When LP may be unprofitable
- High 8LNDS volatility
- Low trading volume
- Short-term horizon
⚠️ LP is an active strategy with its own risk. It is not recommended for beginners without an understanding of Uniswap V2 mechanics.
Where to view pool metrics
—GeckoTerminal — current price, liquidity, 24h volume
—DexScreener — price charts, trading history
—Uniswap analytics — detailed pool data
- basescan.org at the pool address 0x241De8C5B58830B8046830b05031786795d5Cba8 — all pool transactions
Frequently asked questions
Where is it safer to buy 8LNDS — on Uniswap or through 8lends? Both methods are safe if you are on the correct site (always check the URL). On Uniswap you have more control (slippage, route selection). Through the 8lends interface — it is more convenient for a beginner. In the end, the transaction goes through the same Uniswap pool in both cases.
Why do I receive less 8LNDS than the calculator showed? This is slippage + price impact (especially with a large amount in a small pool). The price changes between when you confirm the transaction and when it executes. On low-liquidity pools the effect is stronger.
What is the minimum amount to buy 8LNDS? Technically, any amount, but economically, you need to account for gas. On Base gas is just a few cents, so even a $5 purchase makes sense. On Ethereum (if 8LNDS were there) the minimum would be $100+.
Can I buy 8LNDS on a centralized exchange (Binance, Coinbase)? Not currently. 8LNDS is a token traded decentrally on Uniswap (Base). Listing on major exchanges is a separate process that may happen in the future as the project grows.
What if I accidentally send 8LNDS to an address on another network? The funds may be lost. 8LNDS exists only on Base — if you send it to Ethereum mainnet or another network, the tokens physically do not exist there and cannot be recovered.
How much in fees will an LP earn per day? It depends on the trading volume in the pool and your share. For example: the pool trades $10,000 per day, your share is 10% → your fees = $10,000 × 0.3% × 10% = $3/day. The larger the pool and trading, the larger the fees.
Can I exit LP at any time? Yes, at any time via Remove Liquidity. You will get back USDC + 8LNDS at the current pool proportions + accumulated fees.
What is V2 vs V3 Uniswap for 8LNDS? 8LNDS uses a Uniswap V2 pool — this is the classic AMM (Automated Market Maker) model, where liquidity is distributed across the entire price range. Uniswap V3 has concentrated liquidity (LPs choose a range) — this is more complex but more efficient for stable pairs. V2 is simpler for most tokens.
Does 8lends protect against losses from LP? No. LP is an independent strategy; the risk of Impermanent Loss and 8LNDS volatility is entirely on the LP provider. 8lends does not insure or compensate for these losses.
Can I arbitrage 8LNDS between different sources? Technically, yes — if the price on Uniswap differs from that on another source. But there is only one main market in the 8LNDS pool, so there are few opportunities for arbitrage.
Is it worth investing in 8LNDS instead of USDC projects on 8lends? These are different products. USDC projects provide a fixed dollar yield of 19–25%. 8LNDS is a bet on the growth of the 8lends ecosystem, a variable yield with the risk of price decline. A balanced portfolio may include both.
Where can I find the token whitepaper? On the 8lends.io website and in the team's Telegram channels. For the most up-to-date information — contact support at [email protected].
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*Risk disclosure: 8LNDS is a crypto token with market volatility. Buying, selling, or providing liquidity involves the risk of losing funds. Impermanent Loss in LP may exceed the fees earned. The terms of the Uniswap pool are determined by the protocol, not by 8lends. 8lends is a platform operated by CLEARCHAIN CORP, registered with FINTRAC (Canada) as a Money Services Business. Maclear AG (Switzerland), a member of PolyReg SRO under the supervision of FINMA, acts as Collateral Agent. Regulatory framework as of September 2026.