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Vita offers instant AMM swaps with concentrated liquidity for optimal pricing and minimal slippage.
Vita uses an Automated Market Maker (AMM) with concentrated liquidity pools for instant token swaps.

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Step-by-Step Guide: AMM Swaps

1

Connect Your Wallet

Click the Connect Wallet button in the top right corner
Visit app.vita.finance and look for the Connect Wallet button in the top right corner.
Choose from 23 supported wallets:
  • NEAR Wallet
  • Meteor Wallet
  • Sender Wallet
  • MetaMask (via Aurora)
  • Ledger
  • And 18 more…
2

Select Your Tokens

Choose the tokens you want to swap
Swap interface
  • You sell: The token you’re trading away
  • You buy: The token you want to receive
  • Click on either token to open the selection modal
Token selection modal
Remember: VITA and xVITA use 18 decimals, while NEAR uses 24 decimals
3

Enter Amount

Type the amount you want to swap
Swap interface with amounts
  • Enter amount in either field
  • The other field auto-calculates based on current price
  • Use MAX button to swap your entire balance
4

Review & Swap

Check the details and confirm your swap
Swap review interface
Review these details:
  • Exchange rate: Current price between tokens
  • Price impact: How much your trade affects the price
  • Minimum received: Guaranteed amount after slippage
  • Route: Path your swap will take through AMM pools
  • Fee: Default 0.3% trading fee
Slippage settings

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Special Case: Wrapped NEAR

Wrap/Unwrap NEAR interface

Convert between NEAR and wNEAR for trading

For swapping with NEAR, you’ll need to wrap/unwrap it:
  • Wrap: Convert NEAR to wNEAR for trading
  • Unwrap: Convert wNEAR back to NEAR

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Mobile Trading Experience

Mobile swap interface

Full-featured mobile interface for trading on the go

Our mobile interface provides the same powerful features in a touch-friendly design.

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Understanding the Interface

  1. Token Pair Selector: Choose your trading pair
  2. Amount Fields: Enter how much to swap
  3. Swap Direction: Click to reverse the trade
  4. Price Info: See current rates and impact
  5. Settings: Adjust slippage tolerance
  6. Action Button: Execute your swap

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Advanced Settings

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Slippage Tolerance

  • 0.1%: For stable pairs (USDC/USDT)
  • 0.5%: Default for most swaps
  • 1-3%: For volatile tokens
  • Custom: Set your own tolerance

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Common Swap Scenarios

The most common swap on our platform:

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AMM Swap Steps

  1. Select NEAR as “You sell”
  2. Select VITA as “You buy”
  3. Enter your NEAR amount (24 decimals)
  4. Click Swap
Make sure to keep some NEAR for gas fees (usually 0.1-0.5 NEAR is enough)
For stable-to-stable swaps:

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AMM Benefits:

  • Use lower slippage (0.1%)
  • Larger amounts have minimal price impact
  • Best rates due to concentrated liquidity
Popular pairs: USDC ↔ USDT, USDC ↔ DAI
Convert VITA to xVITA for staking:
# Use ft_transfer_call with convert message
near call [TBD] ft_transfer_call \
  '{"receiver_id": "[TBD]", "amount": "1000000000000000000", "msg": "{\"convert\": {}}"}' \
  --accountId your-wallet.near \
  --amount 0.000000000000000000000001
VITA and xVITA both use 18 decimals

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Price Impact Explained

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What is Price Impact?

Price impact shows how much your trade affects the market price:

Low Impact

< 0.5%Great for trading

Medium Impact

0.5% - 3%Consider smaller trades

High Impact

> 3%Split into multiple trades

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Tips for Better Trading

Monitor Liquidity

Check pool depth before large trades to minimize price impact.

Time Your Trades

Trade during high activity periods for better prices.

Monitor Gas Prices

NEAR gas is cheap, but timing still matters for large trades.

Save Favorite Pairs

Quick access to your most traded tokens saves time.

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Troubleshooting

Common causes and solutions:

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Insufficient Balance

  • Check you have enough tokens to swap
  • Reserve some NEAR for gas fees
  • Remember decimal differences (VITA: 18, NEAR: 24)

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Slippage Too Low

  • Increase slippage tolerance in settings
  • Try 1-3% for volatile tokens

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Price Moved

  • Refresh the quote
  • Use a higher slippage tolerance
If your token doesn’t appear:
  1. Use the search bar in token selector
  2. Enter the token contract address
  3. Verify it’s the correct token
  4. Add to your favorites for quick access
To minimize gas costs:
  • Swap during low network activity
  • Use direct routes when possible
  • Batch multiple trades together

Earn While You Hold

Provide LiquidityEarn fees from every trade in your chosen AMM pools

Maximize Your VITA

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Need help? Join our Discord community or check the troubleshooting section above.