How to Exchange Tokens on Atomic Wallet?

Understanding Atomic Swaps in Practice

1. Atomic swaps enable trustless, peer-to-peer exchanges between two different blockchain tokens without intermediaries.

2. The process relies on hash time-locked contracts (HTLCs) to guarantee both parties fulfill their obligations or revert the transaction.

3. Atomic Wallet implements this logic through its integrated exchange aggregator, routing users to liquidity sources across multiple decentralized and centralized providers.

4. Users initiate swaps directly from their wallet interface without exposing private keys to third-party services.

5. Each swap execution is recorded on-chain for the originating and destination blockchains, ensuring full transparency and auditability.

Supported Blockchain Networks

1. Bitcoin network enables BTC-to-altcoin swaps using Script-based HTLC implementation.

2. Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains like Polygon, BNB Chain, and Avalanche support ERC-20 and BEP-20 token swaps via smart contract deployment.

3. Solana integration allows high-throughput SPL token exchanges with sub-second finality.

4. Tron’s TRC-20 standard is natively supported for USDT and other utility tokens with low gas fees.

5. Cardano and Litecoin networks are accessible through bridged atomic swap gateways that validate cross-chain signatures off-chain before on-chain settlement.

Wallet Security Architecture

1. Private keys remain encrypted on-device using AES-256 with PBKDF2 key derivation, preventing remote extraction.

2. Recovery phrases are generated offline and never transmitted over any network during setup or restoration.

3. Biometric authentication layers are enforced for all swap confirmations on mobile devices.

4. Desktop versions require manual passphrase entry for each transaction, adding friction against automated attacks.

5. No wallet metadata—including balance snapshots or transaction history—is stored on Atomic Wallet servers.

Exchange Fee Structure

1. Fees consist of network gas costs plus a dynamic service fee ranging from 0.1% to 0.5%, depending on liquidity depth and slippage tolerance.

2. Slippage protection defaults to ±2% but can be manually adjusted before confirmation.

3. Failed swaps due to price movement result in zero service charges—only network fees apply if the transaction is broadcast.

4. Stablecoin pairs incur lower fees compared to volatile asset combinations due to reduced oracle dependency.

5. All fee calculations are displayed pre-confirmation with breakdowns showing gas, liquidity provider cut, and Atomic Wallet margin.

Common Questions and Answers

Q: Does Atomic Wallet store my private keys on its servers?Atomic Wallet never stores private keys on remote servers. Keys are generated and retained exclusively on the user’s device.

Q: Can I swap tokens between non-EVM blockchains like Bitcoin and Solana?Yes. Atomic Wallet uses bridge-enabled atomic swap protocols that coordinate lock-and-release mechanisms across heterogeneous consensus systems.

Q: What happens if a swap fails midway?If either party fails to meet HTLC conditions within the timeout window, funds are automatically refunded to original addresses without manual intervention.

Q: Is KYC required to perform swaps?No KYC is enforced by Atomic Wallet itself. However, some integrated liquidity providers may impose identity verification for certain trade sizes or jurisdictions.