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# Buying Alpha Tokens

**Step 1:** Have AVAX or USDC in Wallet to swap for Alpha

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**Step 2:** Select **Buy Alpha** on the main screen of the Alpha Shares marketplace to launch BogSwap DEX or you can go to Trader Joe. &#x20;

**Step 3:** Connect your wallet and swap your token for $Alpha.

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