What is swap?
In the context of cryptocurrency, swapping refers to the process of exchanging one type of digital asset for another directly within a wallet. Unlike traditional trading, which might require placing buy and sell orders on an exchange, a swap allows you to instantly convert one cryptocurrency into another at the current market rate.
Key Features of Swapping:
Direct Exchange: You can convert one cryptocurrency directly into another without needing to first sell it for fiat currency.
Instant Transactions: Swaps typically happen instantly or within a few minutes, depending on the network’s speed.
Example of a Swap:
If you hold Ethereum (ETH) and want to convert it into Palm tokens (PALM), you can perform a swap where you exchange a specific amount of ETH for an equivalent amount of PALM tokens, based on the current exchange rate.
Swapping is a popular feature in many wallets and decentralized exchanges because it allows users to easily diversify or manage their crypto holdings without the complexities of traditional trading
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