How to Trade on Universal
A simple guide to trading on Universal. Connect your wallet, select an asset, confirm the swap.
Universal lets you trade 80+ assets from any supported wallet. Here's how to get started.
What you need
- A wallet on Base, Arbitrum, Solana, Polygon, or World
- Some tokens to trade (USDC, ETH, SOL, or any supported asset)
Step 1: Connect your wallet
Go to app.universal.xyz and click Connect. Select your wallet and approve the connection.
Step 2: Select what you want to trade
Choose the token you're selling (top field) and the token you want to buy (bottom field). Enter the amount.
Universal will show you the exchange rate and any fees.
Step 3: Review and confirm
Check the details:
- Amount you're sending
- Amount you'll receive
- Network fee
Click Swap and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Step 4: Done
The tokens appear in your wallet within seconds. You can now hold them, trade them on DEXs, or use them in DeFi.
Tips
- Gas - Make sure you have enough native tokens (ETH on Base/Arbitrum, SOL on Solana) for transaction fees
- Slippage - Universal provides guaranteed quotes, so slippage isn't a concern for most trades
- Large trades - Universal handles large orders well since liquidity is minted on demand
Start trading
Proof of Reserves
Every uAsset is backed 1:1 by real assets. Here's how the reserve system works and how to verify it yourself.
How Universal Works
Universal routes trades to get you the best execution. Native tokens go through DEX aggregators. Non-native assets are minted as uAssets.
What's a uAsset?
uAssets bring any asset to any chain. They're 1:1 backed and redeemable anytime.
