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Here's the deal: Zerion's killer for swaps because it hunts down the best rates across like a dozen DEXs-Uniswap, 1inch, Jupiter on Solana, you name it. No more jumping between apps. I usually start on the mobile app 'cause it's snappier, but the browser extension works too if you're on desktop.
Okay, first things first. Download Zerion from the app store or grab the Chrome extension. Open it up, and you'll see options to create a new wallet or import one. If you're importing, paste your seed phrase or connect MetaMask-super easy. Fund it with some ETH, SOL, whatever native token for the chain you're on. Why? Gas fees. Can't swap without 'em. On Ethereum, you're looking at like 0.001-0.005 ETH per swap depending on traffic. Base or Polygon? Pennies, like 0.0001 ETH worth.
Pro tip from me: Always have extra native token. Ran out once mid swap, transaction failed, lost nothing but time and a tiny gas fee. Annoying.
So you're in the app. Swipe or tap that big Swap button right at the top. Boom, you're there.
What's next? Check history tab. Track it on chain if paranoid. I do that for big swaps.
Insufficient balance? Obvious fix-buy more native token. But "insufficient for gas"? Even if you have plenty, sometimes approval eats it. Solution: Send a tiny bit from exchange.
Failed tx? High slippage usually. Go back, up slippage to 5%, retry. Or network congestion-wait 10 mins.
Now, if you're on computer, click the Zerion icon in your toolbar. Select wallet, then Swap on the left sidebar. Same deal as mobile, but bigger screen's nice for comparing rates.
In my experience, extension shines for multi tab life. You see real time prices, can pin tabs. Enter pay token, receive token, amount. It'll list routes: "Uniswap V3: 0.3% fee, best price" or "1inch aggregate: saves $2 on gas."
One thing: First ERC-20 swap? Approve spending. Sign it, then swap. Gas on ETH mainnet? Budget 20-50 gwei, like $1-5 total. Cheaper on L2s-Arbitrum's often under $0.50.
Confirm, sign, watch it fly. Balances refresh. Pretty much identical to app, just feels pro.
Here's where Zerion flexes. Want USDC on Ethereum to Solana? Or Base to Polygon? Hit Swap, pick from/to chains if different. It auto bridges.
Under the hood: Swaps to stable like USDC, bridges via cheapest route-maybe Across or LayerZero. Fees? Ethereum to Base: ~$2-5, takes 2 mins. Solana incoming? Jupiter aggregator, sub second, ~0.000005 SOL fee.
| From Chain | To Chain | Est. Fee | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Base | $1-3 | 1-5 min |
| Polygon | Arbitrum | <$1 | 2 min |
| Any EVM | Solana | $0.50-2 | 10-30 sec |
| Solana | Ethereum | $3-10 | 1-10 min |
Pick "Fastest" for speed, "Max Received" for value. I go fastest when markets pump. Sound familiar? Yeah, me too.
Issue: Bridge delays. Check status in Zerion's history-unified feed across chains. No Etherscan hopping.
Okay, you're swapping basics. But why stop? Copy trading's my jam. Follow smart wallets-paste address in search, add to watchlist. They swap? Notification pings. Tap "Copy Trade," Zerion sets it up at best rate. Learned from whales without spreadsheets.
Limits? Set slippage custom: 0.1% for stables (low risk), 5% for memecoins (price slips hard). Gas priority: Low for cheap, high for now.
Portfolio view ties in. Swap, see PnL live. Swapped 1 ETH to tokens last week? Track if up 20% or down. Brutal but real.
DEX fees: 0.3% average (Uniswap standard), sometimes 0.05% on Curve for stables. Zerion? No extra, just passes through. Gas dominates.
Why does this matter? Big swap on ETH? Wait for low gas (use Zerion's estimator). Saved $20 last time.
Mobile's king for on the go. Tap, swap, done. Notifications for copy trades? Perfect.
Desktop for analysis. Bigger charts, easier token search. I hybrid: Mobile for quickies, extension for $1k+ trades.
One gripe: Mobile Solana swaps buttery, ETH sometimes lags if phone's weak. Restart app fixes.
Don't pick wrong network. Ever. Lost 2 hours once bridging to wrong chain.
No approval? First time token-approve separately, costs ~$1 gas.
High slippage error? Pumped token? Up tolerance or wait.
Funds not showing? Add custom token: Search contract address in Zerion, tap add. Auto for most.
And dusting attacks? Zerion flags suspicious small sends. Ignore 'em.
Honestly, after 50+ swaps, Zerion's my go to. Beats fumbling Uniswap. Rates better 90% time.
USDC to USDT cross chain? Zerion's optimized. Aggregates deep pools, low slippage. Say Base USDC to ETH USDC: One tx, $1 fee, instant.
DAI swaps? Same. All majors: USDT, USDC, DAI, FRAX. Solana too now.
Pro move: Swap to stables during volatility. Park there, swap back later. Fees minimal, 0.01% slippage typical.
No native batch, but quick tip: Swap half, check price, swap rest if good. Or use limits if DEX supports-Zerion shows 'em.
Non custodial. Your keys, you control. Never share seed. Zerion signs txs, doesn't hold funds.
Phishing? Only use official app/extension. Revoke approvals in settings if sketchy dapp.
I enable biometric lock. Face ID swaps? Secure and fast.
Scaling up? Bridge big amounts slow-split into 2-3 txs. Less risk if something glitches.
One app, all chains. Auto best route. Portfolio tracking baked in. Copy trade bonus.
Uniswap? ETH only basically, manual. 1inch great, but no mobile polish or watchlists.
Cost? Same or less, since aggregates everything.
Look, start small. Swap $10 ETH to USDC. Nail it, then go bigger. You'll master it quick.
Solana in Zerion? Game changer. Jupiter under hood. Fees? Dust. Speed? Instant.
Steps same: Swap tab, pick Solana, SOL to JUP or whatever. Track portfolio with ETH stuff.
Bridge from ETH? Zerion finds cheapest, like $0.50. Fund new Solana wallet direct too.
Issue: RPC congestion rare now. If stuck, switch to "Fastest" route.
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