Using the Swap Product
How to swap, fees, slippage, limit + TWAP + perpetual orders, transaction lifecycle.
How the DEX aggregator product works end-to-end — placing swaps, fees, slippage controls, and order types.
How do I make a swap?
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Connect your wallet
Use any EIP-712 signer — MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, Trust Wallet.
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Select tokens
Pick the token you’re sending and the token you want to receive.
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Enter amount and get a quote
Enter the input amount and click Get Quote. The quote will show price impact, fees, and the route.
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Sign and execute
Review the quote, then sign with your wallet to execute the swap.
What fees does Minotaur charge?
Platform fees are charged in the chain’s wrapped native token — WETH on Ethereum and Base, wTAO on Bittensor EVM (per AppIntentBase.wrappedNativeToken). Each App declares a [minPlatformFeeWei, maxPlatformFeeWei] band that clamps the per-execution fee.
Users pay zero EVM gas — the Relayer fronts all gas costs.
Fees are charged per execution, not upfront on order submission. Failed executions are reclaimable if gas wasn’t consumed.
What is slippage tolerance?
Slippage tolerance is the maximum price change you’re willing to accept between when you request a quote and when the swap executes. Higher slippage allows transactions to go through in volatile markets, but may result in less favourable prices.
What are limit orders?
Limit orders allow you to set a specific price at which you want your swap to execute. The order will only fill when the market reaches your target price. This is useful for getting better prices without constantly monitoring the market.
What are TWAP orders?
A TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price) order is a type of order that allows you to swap a fixed amount of tokens at a fixed price over a period of time. It is used to average the price of a token over a period of time.
What are perps?
Perpetual futures are cryptocurrency derivatives that have no expiration date and use funding rates to keep prices aligned with spot markets. These instruments offer traders benefits like leverage and continuous trading, but come with significant risks, including potential liquidation.
Why did my transaction fail?
Transactions can fail due to:
- Insufficient gas
- Price moving beyond your slippage tolerance
- Token approval not set
- Network congestion
Check the error message in your wallet for specific details.
How long do quotes last?
Quotes are valid for approximately 30 seconds. After that, you’ll need to request a new quote as prices may have changed. The countdown timer shows how long your current quote is valid.