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Step-by-Step Guide to Acquiring Error Tokens

⚠️ PRE-LAUNCH NOTICE: Token is not yet live. This guide will be updated with actual contract address and DEX links upon launch. Current Status: ERROR 404 - Token Not Found (Yet)

Prerequisites

Before you can buy $404, you'll need:

A Crypto Wallet

Choose one:

• MetaMask (Browser extension / Mobile app)

• Trust Wallet (Mobile)

• Coinbase Wallet (Mobile / Extension)

• Phantom (If we launch on Solana)

• Rainbow Wallet (Mobile, Ethereum)

Download MetaMask ← Recommended for beginners

Base Currency

Depending on which blockchain we launch on:

• Ethereum: You'll need ETH

• Solana: You'll need SOL

• Base/Polygon: You'll need ETH (on L2)

You can buy ETH/SOL on:

• Coinbase

• Binance

• Kraken

• Crypto.com

Gas Fees

Always keep extra ETH/SOL in your wallet for transaction fees:

• Ethereum: $5-50 depending on network congestion

• Solana: $0.01-0.10 (usually)

• Base/Polygon: $0.10-2.00

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Step-by-Step Purchase Guide

Method 1: DEX (Decentralized Exchange) — Recommended

1

Set Up Your Wallet

• Download and install MetaMask (or chosen wallet)

• Create a new wallet or import existing one

• CRITICAL: Save your seed phrase securely (offline!)

• Never share your seed phrase with anyone

2

Fund Your Wallet

• Buy ETH on a centralized exchange (Coinbase, Binance, etc.)

• Withdraw ETH to your wallet address

• Wait for confirmation (5-10 minutes)

• Verify ETH appears in your wallet

3

Connect to DEX

Visit the appropriate DEX:

• Uniswap (for Ethereum): https://app.uniswap.org

• Raydium (for Solana): https://raydium.io

• PancakeSwap (for BSC): https://pancakeswap.finance

Click "Connect Wallet" and select MetaMask (or your wallet)

4

Add 404 Token to DEX

1. Click "Select a token"

2. Paste the $404 contract address:

[CONTRACT ADDRESS WILL BE ADDED HERE POST-LAUNCH]

1. Verify the token details match:

   • Name: 404 Error Token

   • Symbol: $404

   • Decimals: 18

⚠️ ALWAYS verify the contract address! Scam tokens exist.

5

Set Up Your Swap

• From: Select ETH (or whatever base currency)

• To: Select $404

• Enter amount of ETH you want to swap

• Review the conversion rate

Example:

• Input: 0.1 ETH

• Output: ~X,XXX $404 (depends on price)

• Gas fee: ~$10

6

Configure Slippage

• Click settings ⚙️ icon

• Set slippage tolerance:

  • Recommended: 5-8% (due to 4.04% tax)

  • If transaction fails, increase to 10-12%

7

Execute Swap

• Click "Swap" button

• Review transaction details in MetaMask popup

• Check gas fee (don't overpay!)

• Click "Confirm"

• Wait for transaction to complete (30 seconds - 2 minutes)

8

Add $404 to Wallet

If tokens don't appear automatically:

1. Open MetaMask

2. Scroll down, click "Import tokens"

3. Paste contract address: [ADDRESS]

4. Click "Add Custom Token"

5. Confirm

Congrats! You now own error tokens. 🎉

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Method 2: Centralized Exchange (If Listed)

Note: $404 may not be on CEXs immediately. This is for future reference.

Exchanges We're Applying To:

• Gate.io

• MEXC

• KuCoin

• (Others TBD based on community vote)

How to Buy on CEX:

1. Create account on exchange

2. Complete KYC verification

3. Deposit funds (USD, EUR, crypto)

4. Navigate to $404 trading pair (e.g., 404/USDT)

5. Place market or limit order

6. Withdraw to personal wallet (recommended)

Pros: Easier for beginners, lower fees Cons: Not your keys, not your coins

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Important Reminders

Verify Contract Address

OFFICIAL CONTRACT: [TO BE ANNOUNCED]

Scammers create fake tokens with similar names. Always:

• Check our official website

• Verify on our Twitter/Discord

• Compare with CoinGecko/CoinMarketCap

• Look for the audit badge

Transaction Taxes

Remember, $404 has a 4.04% tax on buys and sells:

• When you buy: You receive 95.96% of expected tokens

• When you sell: You receive 95.96% of ETH

Set slippage accordingly!

Anti-Whale Limits

For launch protection:

• Max transaction: 4.04% of total supply

• Max wallet: 10% of total supply

• Cooldown: 404 seconds between large trades

If you're trying to buy more than the limit, split into multiple transactions.

Gas Fees

Ethereum gas fees vary wildly:

• Cheap: Late night / weekends ($5-15)

• Expensive: Weekday mornings ($30-100+)

Check current gas prices: https://etherscan.io/gastracker

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Security Best Practices

DO:

• Use hardware wallets for large amounts (Ledger, Trezor)

• Enable wallet password/PIN

• Keep seed phrase offline (write it down!)

• Verify URLs before connecting wallet

• Start with small test transactions

• Double-check recipient addresses

DON'T:

• Share your seed phrase with anyone

• Store seed phrase digitally (no screenshots!)

• Click random Discord/Telegram links

• Approve unlimited token spending

• Connect wallet to sketchy sites

• Ignore security warnings

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Troubleshooting

"Transaction Failed"

• Increase slippage tolerance to 10-12%

• Check if you have enough ETH for gas

• Wait for lower network congestion

• Verify you're not exceeding max transaction limit

"Insufficient Liquidity"

• Reduce transaction size

• Wait for more liquidity to be added

• Check if trading is actually live

"Price Impact Too High"

• Your transaction size is too large relative to liquidity

• Break into smaller transactions

• Wait for liquidity to increase

"Tokens Not Showing in Wallet"

• Manually add token using contract address

• Check transaction on Etherscan to verify it completed

• Refresh wallet / log out and back in

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After Purchase

1. Join the Community

   • Discord: https://discord.gg/404errors

   • Telegram: https://t.me/404errors

   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/404ErrorToken

2. Participate in Governance

   • Connect wallet to voting platform

   • Review active proposals

   • Cast your votes

3. Hold or Stake (when available)

   • Hold in wallet for voting power

   • Stake for rewards (coming soon™)

4. Monitor Your Investment

   • Track price on DEX/CEX

   • Follow project updates

   • Stay engaged with community

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Price Tracking

Where to check $404 price:

• DEX Tools: https://dextools.io

• DEX Screener: https://dexscreener.com

• CoinGecko: https://coingecko.com (after listing)

• CoinMarketCap: https://coinmarketcap.com (after listing)

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Need Help?

Support Channels:

• Discord: #support channel

• Telegram: Ask in main chat

• Twitter: DM @404ErrorToken

• Email: [e-mail]

Community members are usually quick to help!

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Final Checklist

Before buying, make sure you have:

• Crypto wallet installed and funded

• Verified official contract address

• Enough ETH for purchase + gas fees

• Set slippage to 8-12%

• Understand the 4.04% tax

• Joined community channels

• Read the risks and disclaimers

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Disclaimer — Investment Risk Warning:

Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and risky. The 404 Error Token is an experimental project with no guaranteed utility or value. You could lose your entire investment.

This is not financial advice.

• Do your own research (DYOR)

• Only invest what you can afford to lose

• Understand the technology and tokenomics

• Be aware of scams and fake tokens

• Never invest based on FOMO or hype

By purchasing $404, you accept full responsibility for your investment decisions.

"I followed this guide and now I own error tokens. Not sure if that's good or bad. Probably both." — New 404 holder

Ready to embrace the error? See you on the other side. 🚀❌

Last Updated: Pre-launch Contract Address: TBA Status: ERROR 404 - Token Not Found