Swaps
Compare the route and complete quote—not only the headline exchange rate—before approving a swap.
Create a swap
- 1Select Swap.
- 2Choose the source network and token.
- 3Choose the destination token and enter an amount.
- 4Review the provider or route, exchange rate, price impact, slippage, minimum received, provider costs, and network fee.
- 5If approval is required, review its token, spender, and amount.
- 6Confirm before the quote expires.
- 7Track the submitted transaction using the selected network's explorer.
Read the quote
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Rate | The quoted relationship between source and destination assets. |
| Price impact | How much the trade itself changes the execution price. |
| Slippage | The allowed movement before the transaction fails or executes. |
| Minimum received | The minimum output protected by the quote. |
| Provider fee | A cost charged by the selected route or provider. |
| Network fee | The cost of executing on the selected network. |
Same-network and cross-chain actions
A same-network swap and a cross-chain transfer are different actions. Cross-chain routes may involve a bridge, additional fees, and separate completion times. Wavel identifies the action during review when available.