INTERACTIVE GUIDE · ~2 min
How to Swap WBTC on Ethereum to DOT
Practice the WBTC to DOT flow with sample addresses so you can review the quote, wallet details, and deposit steps before using real funds.
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You Receive
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Confirm the deposit asset and network before sending.
Scan to deposit
Deposit
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to the address below
Awaiting Deposit
Send your deposit to the address above to begin your swap.
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Execution
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Full refund steps
Partial refund steps
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Swap Details
Once your deposit is received, liquidity providers will execute the agreed quote and begin processing your swap.
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Refund —
- Deposit amount
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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 WBTC to DOT
Sending Wrapped Bitcoin
- Sufficient gasKeep enough ETH in the sending wallet to cover the network fee.
- Correct source networkSend WBTC on Ethereum.
- WBTC availableEnough WBTC for the swap and the source-network fee.
Receiving Polkadot
- Destination addressDouble-check the destination address before creating the swap.
- Polkadot receive walletUse a wallet that supports DOT.
- Receive networkVerify the receive address is for Polkadot.
How Your WBTC on Ethereum to DOT Swap Works
This guide follows the normal WBTC on Ethereum to DOT flow: review the quote, send WBTC on Ethereum, wait for confirmation, and receive DOT on Polkadot.
Your quote is locked before deposit, then the swap is executed and delivered onchain.
- Get quote
- Deposit
- Receive
Native settlement
Send WBTC 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 WBTC to DOT
Can I swap WBTC to DOT if I only have Wrapped Bitcoin?
Yes. You only need Wrapped Bitcoin to start the live route. This guide lets you practice the quote, wallet, and deposit flow before using real funds.
Do I need to connect a wallet?
No. You can practice the guide and review the route without connecting a wallet. A wallet connection is only relevant on supported live routes when you decide to continue.
Which network should I use when sending WBTC?
Send WBTC on Ethereum from a wallet that supports that exact network and has gas available.
What happens if I send Wrapped Bitcoin on the wrong network?
If you send WBTC on the wrong network, the route may fail to recognize the deposit and funds may be unrecoverable. Always match the asset and network shown before you send.
Will I receive DOT or WBTC?
This route delivers **Polkadot (DOT)** to your Polkadot wallet. Although you're sending **WBTC** from Ethereum, the completed swap is settled as **DOT** on the Polkadot network.
How long does a WBTC to DOT swap usually take?
Time depends on confirmations, network conditions, and execution. A live quote shows the current estimate.
Why does the WBTC to DOT route ask me to check the destination network?
Because this route settles on Polkadot, your receive wallet must support DOT on that exact destination network. This is what determines where the completed swap is delivered.
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Guide Outline
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Wrapped Bitcoin is selected
This confirms the route starts with WBTC on Ethereum. In a live swap, the asset and network you send must match the route exactly.
Polkadot is selected
This shows the route delivers DOT. Before going live, make sure your receive wallet supports that asset on Polkadot.
Enter the WBTC amount
Use a sample amount to see how the quote changes and what the route expects before you create a live order.
Review the WBTC to DOT quote
Check the quoted output, route details, and estimated duration here. The guide should help you understand what affects timing before you send funds.
Add destination and refund addresses
The destination address is where the completed swap arrives. The refund address is used for eligible returns on the same network as the asset you send.
Create the swap order
Once the quote and wallet details look right, this step prepares the deposit instructions you would follow in a live swap.
Complete the final checks
Review the send network, receive network, both addresses, and the minimum receive amount before deposit.
Make the sample WBTC deposit
This step shows the deposit stage of the route. In a real swap, sending the wrong asset or the wrong network can stop the deposit from being recognized.
Simulate confirmation and execution
After deposit detection, the guide simulates confirmation, route execution, and DOT delivery so users know what happens between deposit and completion.
Complete the WBTC to DOT practice swap
The final state confirms the practice route has finished successfully. From there, users can restart the walkthrough or continue to the live exchange route.
Guide Outline
Expand a step to learn more.
Wrapped Bitcoin is selected
This confirms the route starts with WBTC on Ethereum. In a live swap, the asset and network you send must match the route exactly.
Polkadot is selected
This shows the route delivers DOT. Before going live, make sure your receive wallet supports that asset on Polkadot.
Enter the WBTC amount
Use a sample amount to see how the quote changes and what the route expects before you create a live order.
Review the WBTC to DOT quote
Check the quoted output, route details, and estimated duration here. The guide should help you understand what affects timing before you send funds.
Add destination and refund addresses
The destination address is where the completed swap arrives. The refund address is used for eligible returns on the same network as the asset you send.
Create the swap order
Once the quote and wallet details look right, this step prepares the deposit instructions you would follow in a live swap.
Complete the final checks
Review the send network, receive network, both addresses, and the minimum receive amount before deposit.
Make the sample WBTC deposit
This step shows the deposit stage of the route. In a real swap, sending the wrong asset or the wrong network can stop the deposit from being recognized.
Simulate confirmation and execution
After deposit detection, the guide simulates confirmation, route execution, and DOT delivery so users know what happens between deposit and completion.
Complete the WBTC to DOT practice swap
The final state confirms the practice route has finished successfully. From there, users can restart the walkthrough or continue to the live exchange route.