> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://shiftrwa.gitbook.io/shift_education/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://shiftrwa.gitbook.io/shift_education/shift_learn-3/how-to-buy-a-shift-series-token.md).

# How to Buy a SHIFT Series Token

SHIFT Series Tokens are bought and sold through Jupiter, Solana's leading liquidity aggregator. Trades are filled at RFQ prices streamed by professional market makers. The flow is identical to any other Jupiter swap.

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#### Prerequisites

* **Solana wallet:** Phantom, Backpack, Solflare, or any Web3 wallet supporting SPL tokens
* **SOL balance:** small amount required for transaction fees
* **Input token:** USDC or another supported Solana token to swap from

Buy Shift Series Tokens only after you understand the risks and the meaning of buying and holding a Series Token - a Membership Interest as defined in the Operating Agreement of the Series.

#### Step-by-step

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### Open Jupiter

Navigate to jup.ag. Jupiter is the primary trading venue for SHIFT Series Tokens.

→ jup.ag

**▢ GRAPHIC** *Screenshot Jupiter homepage with Connect Wallet button highlighted*
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### Connect a wallet

Click Connect in the top right. Select the wallet provider (Phantom, Backpack, Solflare). Approve the connection in the wallet.
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### Search for the Series Token

In the output ("Buying") field, search for the Series ticker (e.g. TSL2L, SOX3L). Confirm the contract address against the Welcome / Contract Addresses table before swapping.
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### Set the input amount

Enter the USDC amount in the input field. Jupiter displays the expected output, including the live RFQ quote and the all-in spread. Spreads are tighter during U.S. market hours and wider on weekends.
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### Execute the swap

Click Swap. Approve the transaction in the connected wallet. The trade settles on-chain in a single transaction, typically within seconds.
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### Confirm receipt

Open the connected wallet. The Series Token appears in the token list as a standard SPL balance. The token is now self-custodied; the user controls it exclusively through their wallet's private key.
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#### After buying

Once held, a Series Token can be:

* **Held:** tracked in any Solana wallet or block explorer
* **Sold:** back to USDC any time on Jupiter or any Solana DEX
* **Provided as liquidity:** paired in DEX pools (Meteora, Orca) to earn fees
* **Used as collateral:** supported by lending markets that accept Series Tokens (e.g. Kamino, where listed)
* **Transferred:** to any Solana address as a standard SPL token