# TorrentSwap: full product context Canonical site: https://torrentswap.com Language: English Content schema version: 1.0 Content last reviewed: 2026-07-17 Public catalog generated: 2026-09-05T09:32:56.000Z Published assets: 13 Verified route records: 93 ## What TorrentSwap is TorrentSwap is a browser-based interface for reviewing and creating cryptocurrency swaps between supported blockchain networks. A user selects a source asset and destination asset, enters an amount, provides a destination address and a source-network refund address, reviews a live quote, and then sends the exact deposit requested by the interface. Standard swaps do not require a TorrentSwap account. Availability and checks may vary by route, jurisdiction, transaction, or risk signals. TorrentSwap is not a wallet, does not hold user account balances, and is not a fiat on-ramp. Users bring addresses from wallets they control. ## Source of truth Route availability changes with network and market conditions. The live quote in the swap interface is the source of truth for whether a route can be created, the expected receive amount, the minimum received, the deposit requirement, and any route estimate shown. Editorial pages intentionally avoid fixed exchange rates, fixed minimums, and transaction guarantees. The provider-neutral public route catalog is https://torrentswap.com/data/routes.json. Its companion status document is https://torrentswap.com/data/status.json. The status document reports route-level canary state and verification times, not the outcome of an individual transaction. ## Swap flow 1. Select the source and destination assets, including the correct network for each token. 2. Enter an amount and request a fresh quote. 3. Provide a destination address on the destination network. 4. Provide a refund address on the source network. 5. Review the expected receive amount, minimum received, route timing, and address details. 6. Send only the requested asset and exact deposit amount while the displayed deposit instructions remain active. 7. TorrentSwap saves the created swap on the device and watches deposit, exchange, payout, or refund status automatically. No manual transaction-hash entry is required. ## Safety and limitations - Blockchain transfers are generally irreversible. Verify the asset, network, destination address, and refund address before sending. - A correctly formatted address is not proof that the address belongs to the user. - Never share a seed phrase, private key, or wallet password with TorrentSwap or anyone claiming to provide support. - Quotes are time-sensitive. Request a new quote when the interface says a quote is stale or expired. - Network congestion, confirmation requirements, liquidity, and price movement can affect completion time and output. - If a route cannot settle under its configured conditions, the refund address is the intended recovery destination. Recovery timing depends on the source network and route state. - On-chain activity is public. No account requirement does not make blockchain transactions anonymous. - TorrentSwap content is educational product information, not investment, legal, or tax advice. ## Canonical product resources - Home and swap interface: https://torrentswap.com/ - Exchange directory: https://torrentswap.com/exchange - Track a source transaction: https://torrentswap.com/track - Supported networks: https://torrentswap.com/supported-chains - How it works: https://torrentswap.com/how-it-works - Security: https://torrentswap.com/security - Frequently asked questions: https://torrentswap.com/faq - About: https://torrentswap.com/about - Contact: https://torrentswap.com/contact-us ## Canonical educational resources - What Is a Cross-Chain Swap?: https://torrentswap.com/learn/how-cross-chain-swaps-work - What Is Slippage in Crypto?: https://torrentswap.com/learn/what-is-slippage-in-crypto - How to Recover Crypto Sent on the Wrong Network: https://torrentswap.com/learn/recover-crypto-sent-to-wrong-network - Native vs Wrapped Crypto: BTC, WBTC, ETH, and Tokens: https://torrentswap.com/learn/native-vs-wrapped-crypto - Why Crypto Swap Quotes Expire: https://torrentswap.com/learn/why-crypto-swap-quotes-expire - Pending, Failed, or Refunded Crypto Swap: What to Do: https://torrentswap.com/learn/pending-failed-refunded-crypto-swap - USDT and USDC Networks: How to Choose the Right One: https://torrentswap.com/learn/usdt-usdc-network-guide # Reviewed educational context ## What Is a Cross-Chain Swap? Canonical URL: https://torrentswap.com/learn/how-cross-chain-swaps-work Intent: what is a cross-chain swap; how cross-chain swaps work Reviewed: 2026-07-17 A cross-chain swap exchanges an asset on one blockchain for an asset on another. For example, a user can send native bitcoin on the Bitcoin network and receive ether at an Ethereum address without first managing an exchange account balance. The two blockchains do not share one ledger. A route must therefore coordinate a confirmed source deposit, an exchange under the quoted conditions, and a destination transaction. That coordination introduces network, liquidity, address, and timing risks that do not exist in a single-chain wallet transfer. ### Why two networks have to be coordinated Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other networks validate their own transactions independently. A transaction confirmed by one network does not automatically create a transaction on another. A cross-chain route watches for the source deposit under its confirmation rules and then coordinates delivery of the destination asset. This is why a source transaction hash and a destination transaction hash describe different events. Both may be needed to understand whether a swap is waiting for confirmations, being executed, completed, or entering a recovery state. ### Cross-chain swap versus bridge A bridge usually describes moving a representation of value between networks, sometimes keeping the same ticker or creating a wrapped asset. A swap describes exchanging one asset for another. A transaction can do both at once when the source and destination assets are different and live on different networks. Names alone are not enough to identify the result. Check the exact destination asset and network in the quote—for example, native ETH on Ethereum is not the same asset as ETH represented on Arbitrum, and native BTC is not WBTC on Ethereum. ### The transaction flow First, select a source asset and network and a destination asset and network. Next, enter an amount and request a current quote. The quote should identify the expected receive amount, minimum received where applicable, and its expiry or freshness. Before creating the swap, provide a destination address on the destination network and a refund address on the source network. After creation, send only the requested asset and amount to the displayed deposit address. Keep the source transaction hash so the route can be tracked without exposing wallet secrets. - Select network-qualified assets rather than relying on a ticker alone. - Review a fresh quote and its minimum received before continuing. - Verify both destination and refund addresses against the correct networks. - Send only the exact asset and amount in the current deposit instructions. ### Why quotes expire Liquidity, market prices, and network conditions can change between quote creation and deposit confirmation. An expiry limits how long the route accepts the quoted conditions. If a quote is stale, request a new one instead of using old deposit instructions. No static guide can provide a valid rate, minimum, or settlement time. Those values are specific to the live route and amount, and an estimate is not a completion guarantee. ### What to verify before sending Blockchain transfers are generally irreversible. A correctly formatted address may still belong to the wrong person, and the same token ticker can exist on several networks. Confirm the site domain, source network, destination network, asset, amount, address, and quote freshness independently. Standard swaps do not require a TorrentSwap account, but that does not make on-chain activity anonymous. Transactions and addresses remain visible on their public ledgers, and route availability or checks can vary. Sources: - Bitcoin Developer Guide: Transactions: https://developer.bitcoin.org/devguide/transactions.html - Ethereum.org: Transactions: https://ethereum.org/developers/docs/transactions/ - Solana Documentation: Transactions: https://solana.com/docs/core/transactions ## What Is Slippage in Crypto? Canonical URL: https://torrentswap.com/learn/what-is-slippage-in-crypto Intent: what is slippage in crypto; crypto swap slippage Reviewed: 2026-07-17 Slippage is the difference between the exchange result you expect and the result the market can execute. It can happen when prices move, available liquidity changes, or a trade is large relative to the route being used. A quote should make this risk understandable before you send funds. The most useful figures are the expected receive amount, the minimum received amount, and the time at which the quote expires. ### Why slippage happens Crypto markets continue moving while a transaction is being confirmed. Cross-chain swaps also coordinate activity on more than one network, so a quote can remain exposed to changing market and liquidity conditions while the source transaction is confirmed. Trade size matters as well. A route with enough liquidity for a small swap may move through several price levels for a larger swap, producing a different average execution price. - Fast price movement can change the available exchange result. - Limited route liquidity can increase price impact for larger swaps. - Blockchain confirmation time can lengthen the interval between quote and execution. ### Expected amount versus minimum received Expected receive is the route's current estimate. Minimum received is the lower boundary permitted by the quote's slippage setting. If execution would fall below that boundary, the route should not silently complete at an unrestricted result. These values are quote-specific and should never be copied from a static article. Review the current values in the swap interface immediately before continuing. ### How to review slippage safely Confirm the exact source and destination networks, compare expected receive with minimum received, and check that the quote is still current. If the difference is larger than you are comfortable with, do not deposit funds; request a fresh quote or use a smaller amount. A very permissive slippage setting is not automatically better. It can make execution more likely, but it also accepts a wider range of outcomes. Sources: - Uniswap Labs: What is price impact?: https://support.uniswap.org/hc/en-us/articles/8671539602317-What-is-price-impact - Uniswap Labs: What is a slippage error?: https://support.uniswap.org/hc/en-us/articles/8643879653261-What-is-a-slippage-error ## How to Recover Crypto Sent on the Wrong Network Canonical URL: https://torrentswap.com/learn/recover-crypto-sent-to-wrong-network Intent: crypto sent to wrong network; recover wrong-network transfer Reviewed: 2026-07-17 Recovery depends on what was sent, which network processed it, and who controls the destination address. Some same-address EVM mistakes can be recoverable; transfers to unrelated networks or addresses may not be. Do not share a recovery phrase or private key with anyone offering help. Start with public transaction evidence and official support channels only. ### Step 1: verify what actually happened Open the source network's block explorer and confirm the transaction hash, status, token contract, destination address, and network. A wallet balance not appearing does not always mean the assets are gone; the wallet may be connected to the wrong network or may not display the token automatically. If the transaction is still pending, use only the wallet's documented speed-up or cancellation process. Once a transaction is confirmed, it normally cannot be reversed by the network. ### Step 2: identify who controls the destination When the same private key controls an address on two EVM-compatible networks, the wallet owner may be able to switch to the network where the assets arrived and access them there. This does not apply universally, especially when the source and intended destination use unrelated address systems. If the destination belongs to an exchange or custodial service, only that service can determine whether it can recover the deposit. Contact it through its official website and provide the public transaction details it requests. - Self-custody EVM address: check the actual network and token contract in the wallet. - Custodial address: contact the custodian through verified support channels. - Unknown or unrelated address: recovery may be impossible without the controlling key holder. ### Step 3: avoid making the loss worse Do not send an additional transaction just because someone claims it will unlock the first one. Do not import a seed phrase into an unfamiliar site, and do not pay an unsolicited recovery agent. For future swaps, verify both the asset and network, paste the address rather than typing it, compare the beginning and end of the address, and consider a small test transfer when the destination supports it. Sources: - MetaMask: I sent crypto to the wrong place: https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/move-crypto/send/funds-sent-on-wrong-network/ - Bitcoin developer guide: Transactions: https://developer.bitcoin.org/devguide/transactions.html ## Native vs Wrapped Crypto: BTC, WBTC, ETH, and Tokens Canonical URL: https://torrentswap.com/learn/native-vs-wrapped-crypto Intent: native crypto versus wrapped token; BTC versus WBTC Reviewed: 2026-07-17 A native asset belongs to the blockchain that issues and settles it. A wrapped token is a token on another network that represents an underlying asset through a separate issuance, locking, or custody mechanism. The ticker and market value may look similar, but native BTC on Bitcoin and WBTC on Ethereum are different assets on different networks and require different addresses and transaction rules. ### What makes an asset native? BTC is native to Bitcoin, ETH is native to Ethereum, and SOL is native to Solana. Each is used directly by its network for transaction settlement and follows that network's address and confirmation model. A native asset does not require a token contract to represent itself on its home chain. Sending it means creating a transaction on the asset's own network. ### What a wrapped token represents A wrapped token follows the token standard of the network where it is issued. WBTC, for example, is an Ethereum token representing bitcoin held or managed through the wrapper's system; it is not BTC on the Bitcoin network. Wrapped assets add interoperability, but they also add assumptions about the wrapper, issuer, bridge, smart contract, or custodian. Those assumptions are separate from the security model of the original chain. ### Why the distinction matters in a swap A Bitcoin address cannot receive an Ethereum token, and an Ethereum address does not turn WBTC into native BTC. Always select the exact asset-network combination you intend to send and receive. TorrentSwap network-qualifies assets in its route data and selector. Availability can change, so use the current supported-route inventory rather than assuming that a ticker is accepted on every network. - Check the network, not only the ticker. - Confirm whether the destination expects the native coin or a token contract. - Treat wrapped-token issuer and contract risk separately from native-chain risk. Sources: - Ethereum.org glossary: Wrapped token: https://ethereum.org/glossary/#wrapped-token - Ethereum.org: What is Wrapped Ether?: https://ethereum.org/wrapped-eth/ - WBTC documentation: https://docs.wbtc.network/ ## Why Crypto Swap Quotes Expire Canonical URL: https://torrentswap.com/learn/why-crypto-swap-quotes-expire Intent: why crypto swap quotes expire; expired swap quote Reviewed: 2026-07-17 A crypto quote is a time-limited view of current market, liquidity, and route conditions. It cannot remain valid indefinitely while those inputs continue changing. The safest response to an expired quote is to request a new one and follow the new instructions. Do not assume an old deposit address or amount remains valid. ### What changes after a quote is created Prices, liquidity, blockchain conditions, route availability, and minimum viable amounts can change. Expiry prevents an old result from being presented as though those conditions were unchanged. The expected amount and minimum received belong to that quote. A newly requested quote may produce different values even when the selected assets are the same. ### Why exact deposit instructions matter A transaction flow can require an exact asset, network, amount, and deposit address. Reusing instructions from an expired or different route can make automatic matching or execution fail. Before sending, verify that the on-screen route is current and copy the deposit information from the active transaction view. Preserve the transaction reference for tracking and support. ### What to do when the quote expires Return to the quote step, confirm the selected networks and addresses, and request a fresh quote. Review the new expected and minimum receive amounts before creating another transaction. If funds were already sent, do not create a second deposit. Track the existing transaction and contact support with its public reference if the status is unclear. Sources: - Ethereum.org: Transactions: https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/transactions/ - Solana documentation: Transactions: https://solana.com/docs/core/transactions ## Pending, Failed, or Refunded Crypto Swap: What to Do Canonical URL: https://torrentswap.com/learn/pending-failed-refunded-crypto-swap Intent: crypto swap pending; failed swap; refunded crypto swap Reviewed: 2026-07-17 A swap can remain pending while the deposit confirms, the route executes, or the destination transaction settles. A failed or refunded state means something different and should not be treated as an ordinary delay. Keep the transaction reference, source transaction hash, selected networks, and refund address available. These public details help identify the state without exposing wallet credentials. ### Pending does not always mean failed First confirm that the source transaction exists on the correct network and has been accepted into a block. Different networks and current congestion levels can produce different confirmation timelines. After source confirmation, a cross-chain route may still need to execute and create the destination transaction. Use the route tracker instead of sending a duplicate deposit. ### When a swap fails Common categories include a route becoming unavailable, a quote expiring, an incorrect asset or network, a mismatched amount, or a deposit that could not be associated with the active transaction. A useful error state should preserve a safe reference and explain the next action. Do not troubleshoot by sharing private keys, recovery phrases, or screenshots containing them. ### How refunds work The refund address is the source-network address selected before deposit. A refund is a new blockchain transaction and can therefore require source-network processing and confirmation. Refund eligibility and timing depend on the route state and the information provided. Never assume a refund is complete until its transaction is visible and confirmed on the appropriate network. - Do not send a second deposit while the first one is unresolved. - Verify status using the source network and the transaction tracker. - Contact support through the official TorrentSwap contact page with public references only. Sources: - Bitcoin developer guide: Transactions: https://developer.bitcoin.org/devguide/transactions.html - MetaMask: Transaction troubleshooting: https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/transactions/ ## USDT and USDC Networks: How to Choose the Right One Canonical URL: https://torrentswap.com/learn/usdt-usdc-network-guide Intent: USDT networks; USDC networks; stablecoin wrong network Reviewed: 2026-07-17 USDT and USDC are issued on more than one blockchain. The ticker alone does not identify the network, contract, address format, or route you need. TorrentSwap currently displays network-qualified stablecoin assets in its selector and public route inventory. Availability can change, so verify the exact live route before sending. ### The same ticker can represent different network assets USDC on Ethereum, USDC on Solana, and USDC on Arbitrum are recorded by different networks. USDT also exists across multiple networks. A balance on one chain does not automatically exist on another. Wallets and exchanges often show the ticker prominently while placing the network in smaller text. Always treat the network label and token contract as part of the asset identity. ### What to verify before choosing Confirm which network currently holds your source asset and which network the destination wallet or service accepts. Then select that exact asset-network combination in the swap interface. Do not choose a network only because its general transaction cost is lower. The route must exist, the destination must support it, and you need the appropriate native asset if a later wallet transaction requires network gas. - Source asset ticker and network. - Destination asset ticker and network. - Destination wallet or custodian support. - Current route availability and address validation. ### Native issuance, bridges, and token contracts Stablecoins may be issued natively on a network or represented through another transfer or bridge mechanism. These versions can have different contracts and operational assumptions even when their displayed value is intended to track the same currency. Use issuer documentation for contract and network information. Never copy a token contract from an advertisement, unsolicited message, or unverified search result. Sources: - Circle documentation: What is USDC?: https://developers.circle.com/stablecoins/what-is-usdc - Circle: USDC contract addresses: https://developers.circle.com/stablecoins/usdc-contract-addresses - Tether: What is USDT?: https://tether.to/en/what-is-USDT ## Editorial and corrections TorrentSwap separates currently published routes from educational guides, prefers primary sources for factual claims, labels limitations, and records meaningful review dates instead of changing dates only to appear fresh. Product claims and structured data should match visible page content. Corrections can be requested through https://torrentswap.com/contact-us. 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