On-Ramp

An on-ramp is a service or tool that lets people exchange their regular, government-issued money (fiat currency) for bitcoin. On-ramps are essential because they connect the traditional financial system with the world of Bitcoin, making it straightforward for newcomers to get started. The greater the number and variety of on-ramps worldwide, the simpler it is for anyone to purchase bitcoin, which helps grow the Bitcoin user base. On-ramps work alongside off-ramps—the services used to convert bitcoin back into fiat currency—ensuring that users can move money in and out of the Bitcoin ecosystem as needed. Together, they play a key role in making Bitcoin accessible and usable for more people.