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Practical, no-jargon guides to swapping, exchanging, and understanding the tax side of crypto. Everything you need to trade safely across 1,000+ assets and 40+ networks.

Blockchain reference · English

Read a crypto swap before you make one

A safe swap starts with chain identity, not a price headline. These six concepts explain the information that changes whether a transfer reaches the intended provider and destination. They are stable operating principles; current availability and output must come from a live estimate.

Asset and network
A ticker can exist on several chains. Match the network on both wallets; a symbol alone is not enough.
Confirmations
Providers wait for a chain-specific number of blocks before exchanging a deposit. Congestion and reorg risk can change the wait.
Network fee
The sending wallet pays miners or validators. It is separate from Monivo, which adds no fee of its own.
Memo or destination tag
Some account-based destinations need both an address and an extra identifier. Omitting it can delay or prevent crediting.
Custody window
The selected third-party provider issues the deposit address and temporarily holds funds while executing the swap. Monivo never holds customer funds.
Floating and fixed estimates
Floating output can change with the provider's rate. A fixed estimate still is not reserved until an order exists and remains subject to its deposit window.

Choose evidence for the question

Which Monivo source to use for blockchain and swap questions
QuestionUseWhy
What is this asset?Asset catalogCurrent catalog identity and supported networks.
How does a term work?GlossaryDefinitions without a live-price claim.
What could I receive now?Live swap estimateSame pair, amount, networks and rate type sent to connected providers.
How far did quotes differ?Rate Index methodologyReproducible sampled observations with coverage and limitations.

Educational pages are reviewed as editorial references. Provider availability, minimums, network status and delivered amounts are time-sensitive and are never inferred from an article.

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Pair-by-pair swap walkthroughs

Step-by-step guides for a selected set of swap routes — fees, timing and network notes for each pair.

New to crypto swaps? Start with the beginner walkthrough.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account to use Monivo's guides or swap crypto?

No. Every guide is free to read with no sign-up, and Monivo swaps are non-custodial — you enter a destination wallet address and funds move directly from the provider to your wallet. No account, no deposit balance.

Which guide should I read first if I've never swapped crypto?

Start with 'How to swap crypto' for the end-to-end walkthrough, then read 'Instant crypto exchange' to understand fixed vs floating rates. If you plan to pay by card, read the buy-with-credit-card guide for your coin.

Do these guides cover privacy coins like Monero?

Yes. Monivo publishes dedicated Monero coverage including how to buy XMR with no KYC, how to sell Monero privately, the best Monero wallets, and a Monero vs Zcash privacy comparison.

Are crypto swaps taxable?

In most jurisdictions a crypto-to-crypto swap is a disposal and can trigger a capital gains event, even when no fiat is involved. Our crypto swap taxes guide explains how records are usually kept, but it is general information, not tax advice.

How often are Monivo guides updated?

Guides are reviewed whenever fees, supported networks, or provider behaviour change, and are re-dated for 2026. Live rates, limits, and network fees are always shown in the swap widget at quote time.