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Crypto exchange questions,answered without fog.

Understand wallets, networks, quotes, fees, confirmations and recovery before you send an irreversible transaction.

One permanent rule

Never give anyone a seed phrase or private key. An exchange needs public wallet details and transaction evidence, not control of your wallet.

01

Getting started

What you need before creating a wallet-to-wallet exchange.

What is Swapario?

Swapario is a wallet-to-wallet crypto exchange interface. You choose an asset and network to send, choose an asset and network to receive, review a live provider estimate and create a private order without maintaining a Swapario account balance.

What do I need before starting an exchange?

Prepare the source balance, the native asset needed for the sending-wallet fee, a destination address on the exact payout network and a refund address on the deposit network. If the destination provides a memo or tag, keep that value with the address.

Read the wallet-to-wallet walkthrough
Can I exchange from a hardware wallet?

Yes, when the hardware wallet can send the selected asset on the selected network. Verify the complete deposit address on the trusted wallet screen and keep enough native currency for its network fee.

Can the payout go to another person or service?

A payout can use a compatible destination supplied by the user, but that destination must accept the exact asset and network. Custodial services can also require a memo or destination tag. Confirm their current deposit instructions before creating the order.

Can I reuse a deposit address from an old exchange?

No. Create a new order and use only the deposit address and payment details generated for that order. Old addresses can be expired, linked to different rate conditions or unavailable for automatic processing.

02

No account, KYC and privacy

What the normal no-account flow means and where its limits are.

Do I need to register a Swapario account?

No. The normal exchange flow uses a private order reference instead of an email-and-password customer account. Save the private tracking link because it is used to follow the order and support recovery.

Understand the No KYC exchange model
Is routine KYC required for every exchange?

Routine KYC is not part of the normal Swapario flow. The liquidity provider can still request verification in exceptional risk cases under its screening process. Never rely on a promise that an exception is impossible.

Does No KYC mean completely anonymous?

No. Public blockchains record transactions, wallet histories can be analyzed and infrastructure can process network metadata or abuse signals. No account, non-custodial and anonymous describe different properties.

Compare custody and privacy concepts
Does Swapario store my wallet seed phrase?

No legitimate exchange flow needs a seed phrase or private key. Swapario asks for public wallet details needed to route and recover the order. Never give wallet secrets to a website, provider or support agent.

Who can see my private tracking link?

Anyone who receives the complete private link may be able to view order information associated with it. Keep it out of public messages and screenshots, while retaining it securely until the exchange is complete.

03

Assets, networks and addresses

How to distinguish identical tickers and compatible wallet routes.

Why does the same ticker appear on several networks?

Assets such as USDT and USDC exist on multiple blockchains. The ticker can remain identical while the address format, gas asset, token contract and deposit detection are different. Select the network supported by both wallets.

Compare the main USDT networks
Are all 0x addresses interchangeable?

No. Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Base, Arbitrum and other EVM networks can use the same-looking 0x format while maintaining separate balances and transaction histories. The network label is part of the destination.

What is a memo or destination tag?

It is an extra identifier used by some shared custodial addresses. The blockchain address reaches the service and the memo or tag can identify the internal recipient. Copy both fields when the destination supplies them.

Read the memo and destination-tag guide
Why do I need ETH, TRX, BNB or SOL to send a token?

A token transfer normally pays the blockchain fee with that chain’s native asset. ERC-20 tokens use ETH, TRC-20 transfers can require TRX, BEP-20 transfers use BNB and Solana token transfers use SOL.

Can I send wrapped Bitcoin to a native BTC address?

No. Wrapped Bitcoin is a token on another blockchain. A native Bitcoin route expects BTC on Bitcoin mainnet and a compatible Bitcoin address. Use only the exact representation and network shown in the order.

Where can I see supported exchange routes?

The live asset selectors are the source of truth for current provider availability. Indexed pair pages cover selected high-intent routes, while the live catalog can contain many additional assets and network variants.

Browse indexed exchange pairs

04

Quotes, rate types and fees

How estimates, minimums and final received amounts work.

Is the displayed amount guaranteed?

A floating estimate can move with market and liquidity conditions. A fixed quote aims to protect an outcome only for its stated time, amount and deposit conditions. Read the live rate type and expiry before sending.

Compare fixed and floating rates
Which fees can affect a crypto swap?

The total can include the source-wallet network fee, executable provider pricing or spread and payout delivery costs. Compare the final estimated destination amount on the same route rather than one isolated fee label.

See the complete fee breakdown
Is my sending-wallet network fee included?

The source wallet normally calculates and pays its own network fee when broadcasting the deposit. Review that wallet fee separately from the amount and estimated payout shown by the exchange.

Why is there a minimum exchange amount?

A route needs enough value to cover network processing and provider conditions. Minimums vary by asset, network, rate type and current liquidity, so the live quote is the source of truth rather than a static table.

What happens when a quote expires?

Request a fresh quote before sending. Do not assume that an expired amount, deposit window or address will retain the same conditions. If funds were already broadcast, follow the private tracker instead of creating a second payment.

05

Order status and timing

What each stage means after the wallet broadcasts a deposit.

How long does a crypto exchange take?

Timing includes deposit detection, blockchain confirmations, provider conversion and payout broadcast. Each network and route behaves differently. The live estimate and private tracker are more useful than a universal time claim.

Why does my wallet say sent while the order says waiting?

A wallet can show a transaction immediately after broadcast. The provider may still be waiting to detect it, confirm the correct asset and network or reach its required confirmation threshold.

Diagnose a pending exchange
What does confirming mean?

The deposit has been detected but has not yet reached the route’s required blockchain confirmation threshold. Do not send a replacement payment while the original transaction is progressing.

What does exchanging mean?

The provider has accepted the deposit stage and is processing the conversion. Market execution and internal routing can still take time before the payout transaction is created.

How do I verify the payout?

Use the payout transaction hash shown by the tracker on the block explorer for the destination network. A broadcast payout may still need destination-network confirmations before a wallet or service credits it.

06

Mistakes, refunds and recovery

The safest next action when order details or transfers are wrong.

I sent crypto on the wrong network. What should I do?

Stop before sending again. Record the transaction hash, actual network, asset, token contract when relevant, destination, amount and order ID. Recovery depends on key control and provider support and is never guaranteed.

Follow the wrong-network recovery checklist
What happens if I omit a required memo or tag?

The blockchain transfer can succeed while the receiving service cannot assign it automatically. Save the order ID and transaction hash, then contact the receiving service through its official support process. Do not invent another tag or resend casually.

What if I send less than the order amount?

The order can require manual review, a recalculation or a refund depending on provider conditions and whether the received amount meets the route minimum. Follow the tracker and do not send a second amount unless the official order flow instructs it.

What if I send more than the order amount?

Overpayments can require provider review and may not receive the original quote conditions. Keep the transaction hash and order reference, then follow the status or official provider instructions.

Why is a refund address requested?

It provides a compatible destination for an eligible return when an exchange cannot complete. The refund address must accept the original deposit asset on the original network. A refund is subject to provider conditions and network costs.

What information should I prepare for support?

Prepare the private order ID, deposit transaction hash, asset, actual network, amount, deposit address and destination address. Never provide a seed phrase, private key or remote access to your wallet.

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EXISTING ORDER

Check the current order stage

Use the private reference before creating or paying another exchange.

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EXACT ROUTE

Inspect a network-specific pair

Open the transactional page for address rules and a current estimate.

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