On-chain basics
Block time
Block time is the average interval between blocks: ~10 min on Bitcoin, ~2 min on Monero, ~12 s on Ethereum, sub-second on Solana.
Multiply block time by required confirmations to estimate the settlement leg of a swap.
On Swap.bz
Pair pages list a typical time derived from the slower of the two chains.
Typical swap time →Related terms
Confirmations
A confirmation is one block mined on top of the block containing your transaction; exchanges wait for several before treating a deposit as final.
Swap time
Swap time is the elapsed time from your deposit being broadcast to the payout landing in your wallet — dominated by confirmation requirements on both chains.
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