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How it works

Select, quote, confirm, track. The same simple flow across every rail.

How it works

Pick what you're swapping from and to. YiFi finds the best route and walks you through it.

The basic flow

1

Select a source and destination

Any of supported 25,000+ tokens, on the same chain or across 100+ chains.

2

Review the quote

Rate, expected output, fees, and estimated time, compared across every connected provider.

3

Confirm

Sign with your wallet, or send to the deposit address shown, depending on the route.

4

Track it

Watch progress until the funds land at the destination.

What happens after you confirm depends on which rail the quote uses.

On-chain swaps (DEX)

For swaps and bridges that settle through DEXs, your funds stay in your own wallet until you sign.

  1. Select your tokens and enter an amount.

  2. Approve the token if it's your first time swapping it.

  3. Review the live estimate: output, gas fees.

  4. Sign the transaction in your wallet.

Same-chain swaps settle immediately; cross-chain routes may take a few minutes as they bridge.

Off-chain swaps (CEX)

For the widest coverage and no gas, YiFi can route through a CEX exchange partner instead.

  1. Select your tokens and enter an amount – no wallet connection required.

  2. Review the quote and get a deposit address.

  3. Send funds to that address from any wallet or exchange.

  4. The provider completes the swap and sends the output to your destination address. Track status in the UI.

Private swaps

For a route that's harder to link on-chain, use Private or Stealth modes. Same basic flow as above, with an extra hop in between – see Private Swaps for how the two options differ.

Every floating quote is indicative. The final amount can shift with market movement, so always check the live estimate on the confirmation screen before you send or sign.

Three rails comparison

Parameter
On-chain (DEX)
Off-chain (CEX)
Private

Custody

Non-custodial

Custodial during swap

Custodial during swap

Wallet connection

Required

Not required

Not required

User pays gas

Yes

No

No

Coverage

EVM, Solana, Tron

150+ (incl. non-EVM)

150+ (incl. non-EVM)

Privacy

On-chain, transparent

Provider's hot-wallet

Untraceable on-chain

Key benefits

  • Route comparison. Every quote is checked against all connected on-chain, off-chain, and private providers.

  • No wallet needed on some routes. Off-chain and private routes work without connecting a wallet or holding gas.

  • Full quote transparency. See expected output, time, and fees before you confirm – nothing hidden.

  • Cross-chain in one flow. Swapping and bridging combine automatically when source and destination are on different chains.

Fees and pricing

  • Network (gas) fees go to the blockchain, not to YiFi – only on on-chain routes.

  • Provider fees vary by route and are set by the underlying provider.

  • YiFi service fee applies across rails.

See Fees for the full breakdown.

Attribution

To earn on the flow, every quote and order must be attributed to your partner account – by API key or a referral ID. See Partner Portal.

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