Swaps
The Swap with Crypto flow lets you exchange one token for another, on the same chain or across chains, using your connected wallet or embedded smart wallet.
Qwerti works as an aggregator: it finds a route through trusted providers (like Jupiter, Relay, 1inch, OKX and others), builds the transaction, and lets you confirm it in a few clicks.
1. What You Can Do with Swaps
With the swap flow in Qwerti, you can:
Swap tokens on the same chain (e.g. SOL → BONK token on Solana)
Perform cross-chain swaps (e.g. PEPE on Ethereum → BONK on Solana)
Use either:
your own self-custody wallet
or an embedded smart wallet created via socials / email
Depending on the route, a swap can be:
a simple mono-chain swap, or
direct cross-chain swap, or
a bridge + swap sequence under the hood.
Qwerti hides this complexity and shows you a single, clean flow.
2. Starting a Swap
Step 1 — Select source chain & token
In the “Swap” section:
Select the network (chain) where your funds are located (for example: Solana, Base, BNB, etc.)
Choose the token you want to spend
Enter the amount you want to swap
Qwerti will check your balance on that chain and validate that:
you have enough token to swap
and you have some native token for gas on that chain (to pay network fees)
Step 2 — Route & Quote
After you completed step 1:
Qwerti queries its routing providers (for example, DEXs and/or Bridges)
It finds the cheapest available route, considering:
expected output amount
liquidity
slippage
fees and reliability
You’ll see a quote with:
the estimated amount of the target token you will receive
any relevant fees included in the route
(optionally) a route breakdown (e.g. which aggregator / bridge is used)
For a detailed breakdown of fees, see the Fees page.
If the route doesn’t meet minimum conditions (for example, amount too small, or no liquid path), you’ll see an error or a suggestion to adjust the amount.
Step 3 — Confirm the swap
Once you’re happy with the quote:
Click “Swap Tokens” in the Qwerti UI
Your wallet (self-custody or embedded) will open a confirmation window
Review:
the transaction details
the network / gas cost
Approve the transaction in your wallet
If you reject the transaction in your wallet, nothing is executed.
Step 4 — Processing & Completion
After you sign:
The transaction will show as Processing in Qwerti
For mono-chain and cross-chain swaps, this usually completes quickly once the on-chain tx is confirmed.
For bridge + swap flow, you may see two steps:
Bridging funds to the target chain
Swapping into the target token on the target chain
Once everything is done, the status will change to Completed, and the target token will appear in your wallet.
3. Mono-Chain vs Cross-Chain Swaps
3.1 Same-chain swaps
These are swaps where:
source chain = target chain
Example:
SOL → BONK (both on Solana)
USDC → ETH (both on an Base chain)
Characteristics:
Usually faster and cheaper
Typically a single transaction on one network
Uses a DEX / aggregator route on that chain
3.2 Cross-chain swaps
These are swaps where:
source chain ≠ target chain
Example:
PEPE on Ethereum → BONK on Solana
Under the hood:
Your assets are bridged from the source chain to the target chain
Once funds arrive on the target chain, they are swapped into the final token
Characteristics:
May involve multiple providers (Bridge + DEX, or jest DEX, depends of cheapest route)
Sometimes takes longer than single-chain swaps
Final completion time depends on:
bridge confirmation
target chain congestion
Qwerti keeps you on a single screen with step-by-step status instead of forcing you to manually hop across different apps.
4. Fees for Swaps (Short Version)
When you use swaps in Qwerti, you typically pay:
Routing / liquidity provider fee
e.g. an aggregator like Jupiter charging around 0.10%
Qwerti fee: 0.10% per swap transaction
Network gas fees
paid to the blockchain where the transaction is executed
not controlled by Qwerti
For the full explanation and examples, see the Fees page.
5. Slippage, Quotes & Expiry
5.1 Slippage
Token prices move constantly. To protect you, swaps usually have a slippage tolerance:
If the price moves more than this tolerance against you before execution, the transaction can revert.
This prevents you from receiving significantly less than expected.
Depending on the UI, slippage may be:
automatically set to a default value (we automatically find you a route with lowest slippage requirements)
configurable by advanced users
5.2 Quote expiry
Quotes are time-sensitive.
If you wait too long before confirming, the quote may expire
In that case, we automatically refresh quotes every 5-10 seconds
This is normal behavior in DeFi aggregators and helps reflect up-to-date market conditions.
6. Common Errors & How to Handle Them
Here are some common issues you might encounter:
“Insufficient funds / Not enough balance”
Your source token balance is lower than the amount you’re trying to swap → Reduce the amount or add more funds to your wallet.
“Insufficient gas”
You don’t have enough native token (e.g. SOL, ETH) to pay for network fees → Top up a small amount of native token on that chain.
“Route not found” or “No liquidity”
There is no reliable route for this pair / amount right now → Try:
lowering the amount
choosing another source token
or picking a different source chain.
7. Best Practices for Swaps
Always double-check:
the source chain & token
the target chain & token
the amount you’re swapping
Keep a small buffer of native token on each active chain for gas.
For volatile or low-liquidity tokens:
be careful with high slippage settings
consider swapping smaller amounts first
If something looks off (unexpected output, weird token, very high slippage):
stop and re-check before confirming.
In short:
The Swaps flow in Qwerti gives you a simple, aggregated interface to swap tokens within and across chains, while you stay in full control of your wallet, approvals, and risk.
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