Shieldz
Swap to and from Polkadot
Polkadot connects many specialised chains under one shared security model. Its native coin is DOT. Shieldz gets prices for Polkadot from Chainflip at the same time and shows you the best one before you sign.
What a $1,000 swap gets you
Quoted October 6, 2026. Updates live while this page is open.
What you can swap on Polkadot
Polkadot pairs
Before you swap
A Polkadot account needs a minimum DOT balance to exist. Keep at least that much in the wallet you receive into.
Shieldz charges 0.15% per swap. MetaMask's built-in swap charges 0.875% and Phantom's 0.85%, so on $1,000 that is $1.50 here against about $8.75. Compare on your own amount.
Pay from Polkadot with
Swapping Polkadot: common questions
How do I swap to Polkadot?
Open Shieldz Swap, pick the coin you have and DOT as the coin you want, then paste a Polkadot address you control. Shieldz shows a quote from each protocol, and you sign the deposit in your own wallet.
Which Polkadot tokens can I swap?
Right now: DOT, USDC and USDT. The list comes from the router's live catalogue and grows as the protocols add assets.
How long does a swap to or from Polkadot take?
The fastest route quoted today takes about 2 minutes. Times depend on the route and on confirmations on the chain you send from.
What does it cost?
Shieldz charges 0.15% on every swap. On top of that you pay the network fee on the chain you send from and the swap protocol's own pricing, which is already included in the quote. Wallet swap features typically charge 0.25% to 1%.
Which wallets can I use with Polkadot?
To pay from Polkadot: Ledger. To receive on Polkadot, paste any Polkadot address you control.
Is it safe? Do I need an account?
There is no account and no sign-up. Shieldz never holds your funds or keys: you sign every swap in your own wallet, and the protocol sends the result straight to your address.
