How Much Crypto Reaches the Other Chain?

The amount that reaches another chain is the route’s quoted output after the fees and swap costs included in that quote. Your total wallet cost can be higher if source-chain gas is charged separately or the destination requires another transaction.

A cross-chain swap may exchange one asset for another as it moves funds between networks. For a fuller guide to checking supported assets and routes, see chainflip. The exact fee breakdown depends on the route.

What reduces the amount you receive?

Swap pricing, network fees and route charges can all affect the output. A route that converts the input asset may also reflect the price impact of trading against available liquidity; the size of that effect depends on the trade and market conditions.

• Source-chain gas: the cost to submit the transaction, often paid separately from the swap amount.
• Route fees: charges for moving funds between networks, if the route applies them.
• Swap price: the exchange rate and any price impact when one asset is converted into another.
• Destination costs: gas or other charges for a later transaction on the receiving chain.

These costs are not always deducted in the same way. Check the quote’s fee breakdown to see what is included in the displayed output and what will be charged separately.

How should you compare cross-chain quotes?

Compare the estimated amount received for the same input asset, destination asset and route conditions. Check the quote’s expiry and any minimum output: a minimum sets a floor for execution, while a displayed estimate can change before the transaction completes.

Also compare the total cost from your wallet, including gas paid outside the quoted amount. A route with a larger displayed output may still cost more overall if it requires a separate transaction or higher network fees.

What should you check before approving?

Confirm the destination network and receiving asset, then review the estimated output, included fees and minimum output shown by the interface. A token with a familiar name can exist in different forms across networks, so verify that the destination asset is the one you intend to receive.

The practical measure is the net amount you can use on the destination chain, after any costs still to come. Read the quote as a breakdown, not just one large output number.