📖Swap Basics

This page introduces how token swaps work on Swap.io, powered by the Jupiter aggregator on Solana. If you’re new to DeFi on Solana, this guide will help you understand the basics of swap mechanics.

🔄 How Swaps Work

Swap.io routes all token swaps through Jupiter — the leading liquidity aggregator on Solana. When you initiate a swap, Jupiter scans all available liquidity sources and finds the most optimal path (or combination of paths) to give you the best possible rate.

Your swap may be executed through one or multiple liquidity pools depending on market conditions and available liquidity.

🧩 Supported Protocols

Because we integrate with Jupiter, Swap.io supports dozens of Solana-based liquidity sources. These include:

  • Raydium

  • Orca

  • Lifinity

  • Meteora

  • Mercurial

  • Saber

  • Step

  • Saros

  • Crema

  • Our own Swap.io CLMM pools

  • And many more...

The aggregator selects the most efficient route at the moment you click “Swap”.

⚖️ Slippage Explained

Slippage is the difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which it is actually executed. This can occur due to price volatility or liquidity depth.

On Swap.io, you can control slippage tolerance with three options:

  • Auto (Recommended): Automatically selects optimal slippage based on the token pair's volatility and liquidity.

  • 0.1%: Suitable for stable and highly liquid pairs.

  • 0.5%: Better for volatile or less liquid tokens.

  • Custom: Set your own slippage limit if you're an advanced user.

If slippage exceeds your set tolerance, the transaction will fail — protecting you from unexpected price impact.

💸 Fees Overview

🔹 Solana Network Fees

To perform any transaction on Solana — including a swap — you must have a small balance of SOL in your wallet. These fees are paid to the Solana network validators and are typically very low (fractions of a cent), but are required to process your transaction.

🔹 Protocol Fees

Jupiter may route your transaction across multiple liquidity providers, each with its own fee structure. These protocol-level fees are taken from the trade amount, and:

  • May vary depending on the LP or AMM used.

  • Are transparently shown before you confirm the trade.

  • Go to the liquidity providers or the protocol treasury of each AMM used in the route.

Swap.io CLMM pools generally offer lower fees for LPs and traders, especially for long-tail tokens not widely supported elsewhere.

✅ Summary

Swapping on Swap.io is fast, efficient, and optimized for best execution through the Jupiter aggregator. Here's what to remember:

  • Swaps are powered by Jupiter and routed through many protocols.

  • You need a small amount of SOL to pay network fees.

  • Slippage controls protect you from price swings.

  • Protocol fees vary per route and are transparently displayed.

  • Our own CLMM pools offer additional flexibility and fee advantages.

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