> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.houdini.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Standard Swap

> Fast, low-cost cross-chain swaps through a single exchange partner. Traceable on-chain.

## **What is a Standard Swap?**

A Standard swap is the fastest and lowest-cost way to swap on Houdini.

Your swap is routed through a single exchange partner, selected from Houdini's network of 20 non-custodial exchanges, and delivered straight to your destination wallet on any supported chain.

Standard swaps are **traceable on-chain**. If you need the sender and receiver to stay unlinked, use a [Private Swap](https://docs.houdini.com/overview/swaps-and-transfers/private-swaps.md).

Connect your wallet to swap in a few clicks. If you prefer not to connect, you can send your tokens manually to a unique, **one-time deposit address** from any source (hardware wallet, exchange, or mobile app), and Houdini handles the rest.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Core Features:**
>
> * **Efficiency:** Faster execution and lower cost than Private Swaps, thanks to a single-leg route.
> * **Best Rates:** Houdini compares routes across all exchange partners and picks the best available output for your pair and amount.
> * **Flexible Funding:** Connect your wallet, or send manually to a one-time deposit address from any wallet or exchange.

## **How it Works**

The process moves from your source wallet through an exchange partner to your destination wallet:

1. **Initiate:** Choose any token on any chain, select **Standard** routing, and enter your receiving address.
2. **Deposit:** Confirm the deposit from your connected wallet, or send **Token A** manually to the provided deposit address.
3. **Exchange:** Once received, the funds are routed through an exchange partner where **Token A** is converted to **Token B**.
4. **Delivery:** **Token B** is sent directly to your designated receiver wallet on the target chain.

> [!TIP]
>
> The deposit and the payout can be connected by anyone looking at the chain. For full unlinkability, use a Private Swap.

![Houdini Standard Swap Graph](https://mintcdn.com/houdini/W95e_eFiOqL28m0b/images/HoudiniSwapNoWalletGraphlight.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=W95e_eFiOqL28m0b\&q=85\&s=ac12210548fa57a91534782480b77d33)

## **Who it's for**

### Ideal for

* **Fast and Inexpensive:** Faster than Private Swaps with better rates
* **Cross-chain Moves:** Centralized liquidity gives access to pairs that are hard to find elsewhere
* **Everyday Swaps:** Moving funds where speed and cost matter more than privacy

### Not recommended for

* **Privacy-sensitive transfers:** Standard swaps are traceable on-chain. Use a Private Swap instead
* **DeFi Purists:** Anyone who wants to avoid reliance on centralized exchanges

## **Summary at a Glance**

* **Privacy Level:** Traceable on-chain.
* **Speed:** Fast (3 to 10 minutes).
* **Cost:** Lower than Private Swaps.
* **Partners:** 1 exchange partner per swap, selected from 20.
* **Best For:** Fast, low-cost cross-chain swaps.
* **Custody:** Non-custodial (Executed via automated liquidity partners).


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