How to connect Trust Wallet to THORChain? (Native swaps)

Understanding THORChain Integration

1. THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol enabling native asset swaps across multiple blockchains without wrapping or centralized custodians.

2. Trust Wallet supports THORChain natively through its built-in DApp browser and wallet connectivity features, allowing users to interact directly with THORChain’s interface.

3. The integration relies on the THORChain extensionless web interface — users do not need MetaMask or external wallets; Trust Wallet acts as the signing and authentication layer.

4. THORChain’s router contracts are deployed on supported chains including Ethereum, BSC, Bitcoin (via BTC bridge), Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Cosmos SDK-based chains — all accessible via Trust Wallet’s multi-chain address management.

5. Users must hold the native gas token of the source chain (e.g., ETH for Ethereum swaps, BNB for BSC swaps) to cover transaction fees when initiating swaps through Trust Wallet.

Prerequisites for Native Swaps

1. A fully updated version of Trust Wallet installed on iOS or Android, with at least one compatible blockchain network enabled (e.g., Ethereum, BSC, or Cosmos).

2. Sufficient balance of the source chain’s native token — ETH for Ethereum, BNB for BSC, RUNE for THORChain-native operations — to pay for gas and potential slippage protection deposits.

3. Internet connection stable enough to load THORChain’s frontend (https://thorswap.finance or https://app.thorswap.finance) without interruption during signature prompts.

4. Trust Wallet must be unlocked and set as the default wallet in the mobile browser settings if using the in-app DApp browser.

5. No third-party wallet extensions required — Trust Wallet injects its provider automatically when visiting THORChain’s official DApp interface.

Step-by-Step Connection Process

1. Open Trust Wallet and ensure the correct network (e.g., Ethereum or BSC) is selected under the “Wallet” tab.

2. Tap the “DApp Browser” icon (compass symbol) at the bottom navigation bar.

3. In the address bar, enter https://app.thorswap.finance and press Go.

4. Once the THORSwap interface loads, click “Connect Wallet” — a modal will appear listing available wallets; select “Trust Wallet”.

5. Confirm the connection request inside Trust Wallet; a signature prompt will appear — approve it to authorize session access.

6. After approval, your Trust Wallet address appears in the top-right corner of THORSwap, and you can now select source and destination assets for native swaps.

Executing a Native Swap

1. Choose the asset you wish to swap from (e.g., ETH) and the asset you want to receive (e.g., BTC).

2. Enter the amount — THORSwap calculates output, fees, and estimated time based on current liquidity pool depth and network congestion.

3. Review the transaction details: slippage tolerance, affiliate fee (if any), and minimum received amount.

4. Click “Swap” — Trust Wallet opens again with a transaction confirmation screen showing gas fee, destination chain, and memo field (critical for THORChain routing).

5. Approve the transaction; once confirmed on the source chain, THORChain validators process the cross-chain transfer and deposit the destination asset into your Trust Wallet address on the target chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I swap BTC directly from Trust Wallet using THORChain?A: Yes — Trust Wallet holds your BTC private keys, and THORChain uses BTC-compatible UTXO signing. You initiate the swap from the BTC network view in Trust Wallet’s DApp browser.

Q: Why does THORSwap ask for a memo when swapping to Cosmos-based chains?A: The memo field carries the destination address and asset identifier for THORChain’s internal routing; omitting or misentering it results in lost funds.

Q: Do I need RUNE in my Trust Wallet to perform swaps?A: Not for initiating most swaps, but holding RUNE improves liquidity provision options and may reduce fees on certain routes — it is mandatory only when interacting with THORChain’s native staking or node functions.

Q: Is there a risk of impermanent loss when using THORChain via Trust Wallet?A: Impermanent loss applies only to liquidity providers supplying assets to THORChain pools — regular swappers face no IL exposure, only standard slippage and network execution risks.