INTERACTIVE GUIDE · ~2 min
How to Swap ETH (ARB) to DOT
Learn how to swap ETH on Arbitrum to DOT by walking through the quote, wallet details, and deposit steps.
Checklist Before Swapping ETH on Arbitrum to DOT
Sending ETH on Arbitrum
- ETH available for network feesKeep enough ETH in the sending wallet to cover the Arbitrum network fee.
- Correct source networkSend ETH on Arbitrum.
- ETH availableEnough ETH for the swap and the Arbitrum network fee.
Receiving DOT
- Destination addressDouble-check the destination address before creating the swap.
- DOT receive walletUse a wallet that supports DOT.
- Receive networkVerify the receive address is for Polkadot.
How Your ETH on Arbitrum to DOT Swap Works
This guide follows the normal ETH on Arbitrum to DOT flow: review the quote, send ETH on Arbitrum, wait for confirmation, and receive DOT on Polkadot.
Review the quoted receive amount before deposit, then the swap is executed and delivered onchain.
- Get quote
- Deposit
- Receive
Native settlement
Send ETH and receive DOT on Polkadot. 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 ETH to DOT
Can I send ETH on Arbitrum directly from a crypto exchange?
Yes. The exchange must support ETH withdrawals on Arbitrum. Select Arbitrum as the withdrawal network and send the funds to the deposit address generated for the swap.
What receiving address should I enter for DOT?
Enter an address that supports DOT on Polkadot. This is where the DOT from the swap will be sent.
What happens after I send ETH on Arbitrum?
After Arbitrum confirms the deposit, the swap executes and delivers DOT on Polkadot 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.
Guide Outline
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ETH on Arbitrum is selected
The swap starts with ETH on Arbitrum. The asset and network you send must match the route exactly.
DOT is selected
You receive DOT on Polkadot. Use a wallet that supports DOT on Polkadot.
Enter the ETH amount
Enter the amount you want to exchange and review how the quote, estimated receive amount, and minimum swap threshold respond.
Review the ETH to DOT 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 ETH to the deposit address
In a real swap, ETH is sent to the generated deposit address on the Arbitrum 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 DOT is delivered. This guide simulates these status updates.
Receive DOT
When the swap completes, DOT reaches your receive address. This guide shows the same completion stage without sending real funds.