INTERACTIVE GUIDE · ~2 min
How to Swap DOT to USDC (ARB)
Learn how to swap DOT to USDC on Arbitrum by walking through the quote, wallet details, and deposit steps.
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You Receive
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Confirm the deposit asset and network before sending.
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Deposit
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to the address below
Awaiting Deposit
Send your deposit to the address above to begin your swap.
Swap Details
Once your deposit is received, liquidity providers will execute the agreed quote and begin processing your swap.
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You receive
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- Receive (includes all fees)
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- Refund amount
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- Exchange rate
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Email your swap receipt
Your receipt will be emailed when the swap completes.
Destination
Your funds will be delivered to this address.
Refund
Any refundable funds will be returned to this address.
Checklist Before Swapping DOT to USDC on Arbitrum
Sending DOT
- DOT availableEnough DOT for the swap and the Polkadot network fee.
- Correct asset and networkSend DOT on Polkadot only.
- DOT available for network feesKeep enough DOT in the sending wallet to cover the Polkadot network fee.
Receiving USDC on Arbitrum
- USDC on Arbitrum receive addressHave an Arbitrum receive address ready before creating the swap.
- Supported destination walletUse a wallet or exchange that can receive USDC on Arbitrum.
- Destination networkVerify the receive address is for Arbitrum.
- Address verifiedDouble-check the destination address before creating the swap.
How Your DOT to USDC on Arbitrum Swap Works
This guide follows the normal DOT to USDC on Arbitrum flow: review the quote, send DOT on Polkadot, wait for confirmation, and receive USDC on Arbitrum.
Review the quoted receive amount before deposit, then the swap is executed and delivered onchain.
- Get quote
- Deposit
- Receive
Native settlement
Send DOT and receive USDC on Arbitrum. No wrapped tokens.
Upfront quotes
Review the amount & delivery time before exchanging.
Non-custodial
Send from your wallet. Receive to your wallet. All onchain.
Common Questions About Swapping DOT to USDC
Can I send DOT directly from a crypto exchange?
Yes. The exchange must support DOT withdrawals on Polkadot. Select Polkadot as the withdrawal network and send the funds to the deposit address generated for the swap.
What receiving address should I enter for USDC?
Enter an address that supports USDC on Arbitrum. This is where the USDC from the swap will be sent.
What happens after I send DOT?
After Polkadot confirms the deposit, the swap executes and delivers USDC on Arbitrum to your receive address.
How do I know when the swap is complete?
The swap status will show when the exchange is complete. Once the destination asset has been sent, you can also view the transaction directly on the destination blockchain explorer.
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Guide Outline
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DOT is selected
The swap starts with DOT on Polkadot. The asset and network you send must match the route exactly.
USDC on Arbitrum is selected
You receive USDC on Arbitrum. Use a wallet that supports USDC on Arbitrum.
Enter the DOT amount
Enter the amount you want to exchange and review how the quote, estimated receive amount, and minimum swap threshold respond.
Review the DOT to USDC quote
Check the quoted receive amount, estimated completion time, fees, and minimum receive before continuing.
Add receiving and refund addresses
Enter the address where the completed swap should arrive. Provide a refund address on the send network when the route requires one for eligible returns.
Create the swap and get deposit instructions
Once the quote and wallet details look right, confirm the swap to generate the deposit address and final instructions.
Complete the final checks
Review the send network, receive network, both addresses, and the minimum receive amount before sending funds.
Send DOT to the deposit address
In a real swap, DOT is sent to the generated deposit address on the Polkadot network. This guide simulates the deposit step and does not move funds.
Wait for confirmation and execution
After the deposit is recognized, the swap moves through confirmation and execution until USDC on Arbitrum is delivered. This guide simulates these status updates.
Receive USDC on Arbitrum
When the swap completes, USDC on Arbitrum reaches your receive address. This guide shows the same completion stage without sending real funds.