How to swap tokens safely on Solana

Swapping on Solana is fast and cheap — but like anything in crypto, a little knowledge keeps you safe. Here is what every trader should know.

1. Always verify the token

Scammers create fake tokens that copy the name and logo of real ones. Before you swap, make sure the token is verified. On BeweSwap, verified tokens show a green checkmark — these have been validated to protect you from impostors. If a token is not verified, treat it with caution and double-check its mint address from an official source.

2. Understand slippage

Slippage is the difference between the price you see and the price you actually get, caused by the market moving between your quote and your transaction. A low slippage (like 0.5%) protects you from bad fills but may cause swaps to fail on volatile tokens. A higher slippage lets trades go through but can mean you receive less.

For stable, liquid tokens, keep slippage low. For new or volatile memecoins, you may need to raise it — but never set it so high that you lose a meaningful chunk of your trade.

3. Check price impact

Price impact shows how much your own trade moves the market. On a small, illiquid pool, a large trade can push the price against you significantly. If you see a high price impact (several percent), consider trading a smaller amount or splitting it up.

4. Keep SOL for gas

Every Solana transaction costs a tiny amount of SOL (usually a fraction of a cent). Always keep a small SOL balance in your wallet so your swaps can execute. BeweSwap automatically leaves a little SOL aside when you use the MAX button.

5. Your keys, your responsibility

• →Never share your seed phrase — no legitimate service will ever ask for it.
• →Bookmark the real site (beweswap.com) to avoid phishing copies.
• →Double-check the wallet approval — read what you are signing in Phantom.
• →Start small when trying something new.