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Swaps on Solana in Gem Wallet just got better: with version 2.114.73, released on October 17, the wallet started routing swaps through Raydium - the DEX with the deepest liquidity on the network. Now your Solana tokens are swapped directly through Raydium pools - on iOS and Android.
What Is Raydium?
Raydium launched in 2021 and has grown into the main source of liquidity on Solana: today its pools hold $1.16 billion - more than any other DEX on the network - and $6.2 billion in swaps went through the protocol in a month (according to DefiLlama, October 2026). Raydium pools trade SOL, stablecoins, and all kinds of network tokens - right down to memecoins like BONK and WIF.
Gem Wallet Expands Swaps Together With Raydium
Gem Wallet integrates a new DEX provider - Raydium, and it is good news for everyone who swaps Solana tokens. Together, we make swaps simpler and more rewarding: you choose the tokens, and Gem Wallet checks the rate in Raydium pools and makes the swap directly on the blockchain, with no middlemen. Every such swap makes Gem Wallet more decentralized, and we are glad to move toward this together with Raydium.
How to Swap SOL for USDC via Raydium in Gem Wallet
- Tap SOL in your Gem Wallet asset list, then tap Swap
- Choose what you want to receive - for example, USDC on Solana
- Enter how much SOL to swap
- Check the swap details: if Raydium has the best rate, the wallet has already picked it as the provider
Important: The Solana network fee for a swap is paid in the native token, so keep a small amount of SOL on your balance.
What Raydium Brings to Gem Wallet Users
Gem Wallet is a mobile self-custody wallet with open-source code for iOS and Android: here you store, swap, and stake crypto, and also buy it with a credit card. With Raydium, swapping Solana tokens is now even more convenient:
- No. 1 Liquidity on Solana: The pools of the network’s largest DEX stand behind your swap, so the rate stays stable even on large amounts.
- The Best Pool, Automatically: Gem Wallet compares Raydium pools on its own and picks the one where you get more tokens.
- Swaps Directly on the Blockchain: If the Raydium rate is within 0.05% of the best offer, the wallet makes the swap directly through the pool.
- More Token Pairs: No shared pool for two SPL tokens? The swap goes through SOL or USDC - in one transaction.
- Simple Interface: Swapping tokens in Gem Wallet is just as easy for beginners as for experienced crypto enthusiasts - every feature is at hand, and you see the provider and the rate before you confirm.
Resources for Developers
How swaps work in the wallet and which other providers operate on Solana - Orca, Jupiter, Mayan, Relay, and others - is described in the documentation:
📖 Gem Wallet Swap Provider Documentation
You can check the Raydium integration in the wallet’s open-source code:
📖 Raydium Integration Code on GitHub
Conclusion
Gem Wallet and Raydium agree on what matters most: your funds stay under your control, and the swap happens openly, right on the Solana blockchain. Update Gem Wallet and swap your SOL through Raydium - the wallet will find the most rewarding pool for you.
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.
