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We are happy to share that DOT swaps have arrived in Gem Wallet: starting with version 2.114.73, the wallet swaps DOT through our partner Chainflip on iOS and Android. Now you can swap DOT for BTC, ETH, SOL, and stablecoins directly across blockchains in a couple of taps.
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PerplexityGem Wallet Swaps DOT Through Chainflip
Gem Wallet swaps DOT on the Polkadot network together with our partner Chainflip - for BTC, ETH, SOL, and stablecoins on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, TRON, and Arbitrum, and back. Every such trade is executed by Chainflip’s decentralized network of validators, and native coins of the chosen network arrive at your address.
Say you have held DOT for a while and want to move part of it into a stablecoin. Pick USDT on TRON - Gem Wallet calculates the amount you receive right away, and Chainflip delivers the stablecoins straight to your TRON address.
What Is Chainflip?
Chainflip is a secure cross-chain DEX that swaps native assets directly between Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other blockchains. The Chainflip network is secured by 150 validators, and total swap volume through Chainflip has passed $10B (according to chainflip.io and DefiLlama, November 2026).
How Gem Wallet Swaps DOT Through Chainflip
Gem Wallet sends DOT to Chainflip through a deposit address: this is how Chainflip accepts DOT on Polkadot Asset Hub, the system chain of the Polkadot network that has held DOT balances since November 4, 2025 (according to the Polkadot Forum). The swap takes four steps:
- Chainflip Quote: Gem Wallet asks Chainflip for a rate for your DOT amount.
- Deposit Address for Your Swap: Before you sign, Gem Wallet opens a separate Chainflip deposit address tied to this swap and to your receiving address, with no opening fee.
- Regular DOT Transfer: On your device, the wallet signs a plain DOT transfer to that address, and Chainflip counts it as a swap.
- Payout and Status: Chainflip validators swap the DOT and send the chosen token to your address on its network, while Gem Wallet tracks the swap by its transaction hash and opens it in the Subscan explorer.
In the other direction, for example USDC to DOT, Chainflip pays DOT straight to your address on Polkadot Asset Hub. Chainflip also sets the minimum DOT swap amount, and it changes over time.
How to Swap DOT for BTC via Chainflip in Gem Wallet
- Tap Swap on the DOT page in Gem Wallet
- In the receive field, choose BTC
- Enter how much DOT you are swapping
- Open the swap details - Chainflip is shown as the provider, along with how much BTC you get on the Bitcoin network
Important: The Polkadot network fee for a swap is paid in the native token, so keep a small amount of DOT on your balance.
Benefits of DOT Swaps for Gem Wallet Users
Gem Wallet is a mobile self-custody wallet with 100% open-source code for iOS and Android: in it, you securely store and stake crypto, buy it with a credit card, and swap it across blockchains - now including DOT. Here is what swaps on the Polkadot blockchain through Chainflip give our users:
- Payout on the Native Network: The coin arrives right where it is used - with no wrapped tokens and no second swap.
- Stablecoins on Several Networks: DOT swaps for USDT on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, TRON, and Arbitrum, and for USDC on Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum.
- Chainflip Minimum Before You Sign: If the amount is below the Chainflip minimum, the app warns you in advance, so your DOT never goes into a swap that Chainflip would not accept.
- Built-In DEX Aggregator: On every swap, Gem Wallet compares provider rates and offers the best one, and it routes DOT pairs such as ETH to DOT through Chainflip.
- Top Up Your DOT Balance: Buy Polkadot right in the wallet through our fiat providers Mercuryo, MoonPay, Paybis, and others - with a Visa or Mastercard credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay in 170+ countries.
- Simple and Clear Interface: Every Gem Wallet feature is built into the app and clear from the first tap, and cross-chain DOT swaps are no exception - they are easy for beginners and experienced crypto enthusiasts alike.
Resources for Developers
The code behind DOT swaps through Chainflip is fully open, and anyone can read it line by line:
📖 DOT Swaps via Chainflip Pull Request #1548 on GitHub
📖 DOT Swaps via Chainflip Pull Request #1561 on GitHub
Conclusion
Our partnership with Chainflip opens cross-chain swaps with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins to DOT holders in Gem Wallet, and you still sign every swap yourself on your own phone. Open Gem Wallet and start swapping your DOT through Chainflip today - securely and privately.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Crypto assets are highly volatile, and you can lose all the money you invest. Do your own research and make decisions at your own risk.
