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# Cross-chain Swaps and Sends

**How it works**\
Hinkal executes cross-chain transactions through a relayer using **LI.FI**.

* You select tokens and networks
* If networks differ → **Swap automatically becomes Bridge**
* The system routes the transaction across chains
* Fees and execution details are shown before confirmation

## Cross-chain swaps (Bridge)

Swap tokens across different networks.

### How it works

* Starts from **Swap**
* If selected tokens are on different networks:\
  **Swap automatically switches to Bridge**
* The action button changes from **Swap → Bridge**
* Execution is handled via LI.FI

### Step-by-step

1. Open **Swap (Public account)**
2. Select token in **You Pay**
3. Select token in **You Receive**
4. If you change the **destination network**, the interface switches to **Bridge mode**
5. Enter amount (**25% / 50% / Max**)
6. Review:
   * Provider
   * Slippage
   * Fees
7. Tap **Bridge**

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### What you can adjust

#### Provider

* Determines the route used for execution
* Different providers may return different output amounts

#### Slippage

* Maximum price change you accept before the transaction fails<br>

## Cross-chain sends

Send tokens across networks directly to another wallet.

### How it works

* Available from both:
  * **Public account**
  * **Private account**
* You select token + enter recipient address
* Hinkal handles the cross-chain routing automatically

### Step-by-step

1. Open **Send**
2. Select token
3. Enter amount
4. Enter recipient address (or choose from contacts)
5. **Review fees**
6. Confirm and tap **Send**

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## Key ideas

* **Bridge is part of Swap**, not a separate feature
* It activates automatically when networks differ
* **Cross-chain swap = Public account only**
* **Cross-chain send = Public + Private accounts**