How to Swap Tokens on Base L2
Want to swap tokens on Base? This step-by-step guide walks you through everything you need to trade on Hayzoom — the fastest decentralized exchange on Base L2. Whether you're trading ETH for USDC or exploring new tokens, you'll be swapping in minutes.
Connect Your Wallet
Connect a Web3 wallet like MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or Rainbow to get started. Make sure your wallet is set to the Base network. If you haven’t added Base yet, Hayzoom will prompt you to switch automatically.
Choose Your Tokens
Select the token you want to swap from (e.g., ETH) and the token you want to receive (e.g., USDC). Hayzoom supports hundreds of verified tokens on the Base L2 network. Use the search bar to find any token by name or contract address.
Enter Amount & Review the Quote
Enter the amount you want to swap. Hayzoom’s DEX aggregator scans multiple liquidity sources to find you the best price. Review the quote including estimated output, price impact, and gas fees before proceeding.
Approve the Transaction
If this is your first time swapping a particular token, you’ll need to approve Hayzoom to spend it. This is a standard ERC-20 approval that gives the smart contract permission to execute the swap on your behalf.
Confirm the Swap
Hit "Swap" and confirm the transaction in your wallet. On Base L2, transactions typically confirm in just a few seconds with gas fees under $0.01. Once confirmed, your new tokens will appear in your wallet immediately.
Pro Tips
Check slippage settings
Adjust slippage tolerance if your swap keeps failing. 0.5% works for most tokens.
Keep ETH for gas
Always keep a small amount of ETH in your wallet to cover transaction fees on Base.
Verify token addresses
Always double-check the contract address when importing custom tokens to avoid scams.
Why Trade on Base L2?
< $0.01
Average gas fee per swap
~2 sec
Transaction confirmation time
Secured
By Ethereum L1 security
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