How to track a swap

Where to find a swap after you confirm it, what each status means and how to open the transaction in a block explorer.

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Short answer

Open Activity and tap the swap. The details show each step of the swap, its status and a Follow button that opens the transaction in a block explorer.

On this page

Every swap you confirm appears in Activity. From there you can follow each step until the coin arrives.

Right after you confirm

After you tap Swap, the app broadcasts the transaction and then shows the result. If the app cannot confirm the status yet, it shows "Transaction submitted. Check Activity Page". Tap Activity Page to go straight to the list.

Steps

  1. Open Activity with the icon at the top of the main screen.
  2. Tap the swap. Use the chain filter or the search if the list is long.
  3. Read the steps. Depending on the route you see one step (1. Swap), two steps (1. Inbound, 2. Outbound) or three steps (1. Inbound, 2. Swap, 3. Outbound).
  4. Tap Follow next to a step to open that transaction in a block explorer.
A swap in Activity: Inbound done, the swap working, Outbound waiting.

In the web app: open Activity and select the swap. While the swap window is open it shows Swap initiated, then Swap completed, Swap failed or Swap refunded.

What the steps mean

StepMeaning
InboundYour coin travels from your wallet to the route. The step is done when the sending chain has confirmed it.
SwapThe route exchanges the coin. A streaming swap stays here longer.
OutboundThe route sends the new coin to your address. If the swap is refunded, this step shows Refund and carries the coin you sent.

The asset shows in your wallet only after all steps are complete.

What each status means

StatusMeaningWhat to do
PendingThe swap is still running.Wait. Open the swap to see which step is active.
SuccessAll steps are complete.Nothing. The coin is at the destination address.
RefundThe swap was not executed. The coin you sent was returned.See My swap is stuck, delayed or refunded.
FAILEDThe transaction failed or was cancelled.Open the details and check the explorer.
ExpiredAn order ran out of time before it was filled.Start a new swap or order.
Status unknownThe app could not find the transaction 30 minutes after it was sent.Tap Check explorer to see the real state.

Details of a transaction

For entries without steps, the details show Date, Provider (the route), From, To and Transaction ID, plus a View on explorer button. You can copy each value.

With a vault

A multi-device vault has to authorize activity once per device. If you see the Enable activity banner, sign once with your vault. After that the app shows the vault's activity and tracks its swaps on this device. This prompt appears only inside the THORWallet app.

Common questions

Where is my swap history?

In Activity. It lists your swaps, sends and deposits. Tap an entry to open its details.

What does Refund mean in Activity?

The route did not execute the swap and sent the coin you paid back to the address you sent it from, minus network fees.

Why is my vault activity empty?

A vault has to authorize activity once per device. The app shows an Enable activity banner. Sign once with your vault and the app can show activity and track swaps on that device. This prompt appears only inside the THORWallet app.

How do I find the transaction ID of a swap?

Open the swap in Activity. The details list the Transaction ID with a copy button, and View on explorer opens the transaction.

Can I track a swap outside the app?

Yes. Every step is an on-chain transaction. Use the Follow button to open it in a block explorer, or paste the transaction ID into an explorer of that chain.

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