How to swap RUNE using Gem Wallet
Overview
THORChain is a cross-chain liquidity protocol; RUNE is the native asset used for liquidity, settlement, and governance. Gem Wallet integrates THORChain routing so users can swap RUNE across networks and manage liquidity positions directly within the wallet.
Supported flows
- RUNE ↔ ETH
- RUNE ↔ Binance Smart Chain
- RUNE ↔ Solana via wrapped/bindings
Requirements
- Gem Wallet v2.1+
- Network fees in native chain token
- Backup of seed phrase
Step‑by‑step swap
- Open Gem Wallet and connect to the network holding the source token.
- Select "Swap" → Choose RUNE as destination token.
- Review route and estimated fees. Adjust slippage tolerance if needed.
- Confirm and sign the transaction in your wallet.
- Monitor status — cross‑chain swaps show a routed progress bar until final settlement.
Tip: For cross‑chain swaps, ensure you have a small amount of gas token on the destination chain to receive funds.
Security & best practices
- Always verify contract addresses and the gem wallet domain.
- Use hardware wallets for large amounts; enable multisig for shared vaults.
- Keep seed phrase offline. Use social recovery only from trusted parties.
# Example: Verify on-chain explorer curl https://api.thorchain.info/pool/RUNE
FAQ
Q: My RUNE swap is stuck — what now?
A: Check transaction status on the source chain explorer, ensure confirmations completed, then contact support with TX hash.
A: Check transaction status on the source chain explorer, ensure confirmations completed, then contact support with TX hash.
Q: How are fees calculated?
A: Fees include network gas + THORChain routing fee. Routing fees vary by path complexity.
A: Fees include network gas + THORChain routing fee. Routing fees vary by path complexity.