What is SOL?

Founded by former Qualcomm, Intel, and Dropbox engineers in late-2017, Solana is a single-chain, delegated-Proof-of-Stake protocol whose focus is on delivering scalability without sacrificing decentralization or security. Core to Solana’s scaling solution is a decentralized clock titled Proof-of-History (PoH), built to solve the problem of time in distributed networks where there is not a single, trusted, source of time. By using Verifiable Delay Functions, PoH allows each node to locally generate timestamps with SHA256 computations. This eliminates the need for the broadcasts of timestamps across the network, improving overall network efficiency.

SOL has been listed on a number of crypto exchanges, unlike other main cryptocurrencies, it cannot be directly purchased with fiats money. However, You can still easily buy this coin by first buying Bitcoin from any large exchange and then transferring to the exchange that offers to trade this coin, in this guide article we will walk you through in detail the steps to buy SOL.

Can I buy SOL with cash?

There is no direct way to buy SOL with cash. However, you can use marketplaces such as LocalBitcoins to first purchase Bitcoin, and finish the rest of the steps by transferring your bitcoin to respective AltCoin exchanges.

Buy Bitcoin from local sellers

LocalBitcoins is a peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange. It is a marketplace where users can buy and sell Bitcoins to and from each other. Users, called traders, create advertisements with the price and the payment method they want to offer. You can choose to buy from sellers from a certain nearby region on the platform. LocalBitcoins is after all a good place to go to buy Bitcoins when you can’t find your desired payment methods anywhere else. But prices are usually higher on this platform and you have to do your due diligence to avoid getting scammed.

Are there any quick ways to buy SOL in Europe?

Yes, in fact, Europe is one of the easiest places to buy cryptos in general. There are even online banks in which you can simply open an account and transfer money to exchanges such as Coinbase and Coinmama.

Popular online banks in Europe are Bunq, N26, and Revolut. Check out this article for more information about these banks.

Are there any alternative platforms to buy SOL or Bitcoin with credit cards?

Yes. Changelly is also a very easy-to-use platform for buying Bitcoin with credit cards. It is an instant cryptocurrency exchange that allows you to exchange crypto fast and buy it with a bank card. Its user interface is very easy to use and the buying steps are pretty self-explanatory.

Reference: https://cryptobuyingtips.medium.com/16-34-growth-how-to-buy-solana-sol-in-2020-a-step-by-step-guide-crypto-buying-tips-4c475bc0d78e