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DeFi platforms do not deal with cash. Everything has to be on chain.

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So how does one get a token on one of these platforms?

I certainly won’t pay cash for a token!

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You get a token by swapping other tokens you already have. If you don't have any tokens and don't wasn't to bup tokens for cash than you can enter give aways, or work for someone willing to pay you with tokens.