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Explore ETH swap routes
Track how ETH appears across supported send and receive routes, with network-aware paths and non-custodial settlement flows.
Category: Layer 1 asset
Common role: Ecosystem entry asset
Supported networks: 7
Popular routes: 12
What is ETH used for in swaps?
ETH appears in routes where users want to move into, out of, or across the layer 1 asset bucket without relying on a custodial exchange flow.
This hub surfaces the supported networks, the strongest send and receive routes, and the intent patterns that show how ETH is actually used inside the broader route graph.
ETH route overview
ETH route pages are strongest when they explain why this asset appears in certain send and receive flows, which networks support it best, and which related routes users commonly choose next. This hub is designed to surface those patterns rather than show a flat list of links.
Supported networks
Each supported network changes cost, compatibility, and wallet expectations. Use the right rail for the wallet or ecosystem you plan to use next.
Base is useful when funds need to move into the Base ecosystem for ETH routes.
Use when
- - funds need to land in the Base ecosystem
- - you want an L2 route with EVM wallet compatibility
Zksyncera is one of the supported network rails for this asset for ETH routes.
Use when
- - this network matches the wallet you plan to use next
- - the route needs this chain's address format or ecosystem compatibility
Scroll is one of the supported network rails for this asset for ETH routes.
Use when
- - this network matches the wallet you plan to use next
- - the route needs this chain's address format or ecosystem compatibility
Blast is one of the supported network rails for this asset for ETH routes.
Use when
- - this network matches the wallet you plan to use next
- - the route needs this chain's address format or ecosystem compatibility
Ethereum is used when ERC20 compatibility and DeFi wallet support matter most for ETH routes.
Use when
- - ERC20 wallet compatibility is required
- - the route will connect to DeFi or EVM apps next
Optimism is an EVM-compatible L2 route built for lower-cost transfers for ETH routes.
Use when
- - your next step is on Optimism
- - you want an EVM-compatible L2 route with lower cost than mainnet
Arbitrum is helpful when users want a lower-cost EVM route than Ethereum mainnet for ETH routes.
Use when
- - this network matches the wallet you plan to use next
- - the route needs this chain's address format or ecosystem compatibility
Popular ways to swap from ETH
Altcoins into Bitcoin
Routes that rotate a non-Bitcoin asset into BTC as a more conservative destination.
Altcoins into stablecoins
Routes that exit a volatile asset into ETH for a more stable landing asset.
Use ETH as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Altcoins into stablecoinsUse ETH as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Altcoins into stablecoinsUse ETH as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Popular ways to receive ETH
Stablecoins into other ecosystems
Routes that push ETH into another chain or app ecosystem without stopping in a custodial exchange account.
Useful when the user wants to deploy stablecoin value into native ETH on Ethereum for activity in the destination ecosystem.
Stablecoins into other ecosystemsUseful when the user wants to deploy stablecoin value into native ETH on Ethereum for activity in the destination ecosystem.
Stablecoins into other ecosystemsUseful when the user wants to deploy stablecoin value into native ETH on Ethereum (ERC20) for activity in the destination ecosystem.
Bitcoin into other ecosystems
Routes that move BTC into another ecosystem when users need native settlement on the destination chain.
Common route patterns
Between ecosystem assets
6
Routes that move between ecosystems without using ETH as a stable stop in the middle.
Altcoins into stablecoins
4
Routes that exit a volatile asset into ETH for a more stable landing asset.
Stablecoins into other ecosystems
4
Routes that push ETH into another chain or app ecosystem without stopping in a custodial exchange account.
Bitcoin into other ecosystems
2
Routes that move BTC into another ecosystem when users need native settlement on the destination chain.
More ETH routes
Rotate ETH into Bitcoin when the destination needs native BTC settlement.
Use ETH as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Use ETH as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Rotate ETH into Bitcoin when the destination needs native BTC settlement.
Use ETH as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Use ETH as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Start a ETH swap
Open the live builder, choose the network that matches your wallet, and create the shift from there.
FAQ
What role does ETH play in swap routes?
ETH can appear as a send asset, a receive asset, or both depending on whether users are entering its ecosystem, leaving it, or rotating through it as part of a broader route.
Do I need a dedicated ETH wallet before swapping?
Yes. The destination wallet or address format still needs to match the selected receive network, so the receiving setup should be ready before the route is created.
How do network choices change ETH swaps?
Network choice changes wallet compatibility, transfer cost, and sometimes memo requirements. That is why this hub highlights the supported network rails rather than treating every ETH route as interchangeable.
Can I use ETH in non-custodial swaps without creating an exchange account?
That is the core idea of these routes: the builder sets the pair and network context first, then the shift page handles deposit instructions and status tracking without turning the flow into a custodial exchange workflow.