1. What is StealthEX
StealthEX is an instant, non-custodial crypto swap service. You choose a pair, get a live quote, send to a one-time deposit address, and receive the payout on the destination chain. No account is required, and funds aren’t stored on the platform, each order is a single pass-through swap.
2. Core concepts
StealthEX brokers swaps across liquidity sources while keeping the flow simple:
- Floating vs fixed rate - Floating follows the market tick-by-tick; fixed locks a rate for a short window. Fixed protects you from sudden moves but usually has a slightly wider spread.
- Quote TTL - Every quote expires; send while it’s valid to avoid re-pricing.
- Refund address - If a swap can’t complete (late deposit, wrong network, under minimum), funds return to the refund address you provide.
- Non-custodial flow - You control the payout address; the service never holds a user balance.
3. What you need
A wallet for the coin you’re sending, a valid address for the coin you’re receiving, and enough network fee on the sending chain to confirm on time. For privacy, many users connect over Tor or a reputable VPN and use fresh receive addresses.
4. Web swap flow
- Open StealthEX over clearnet or Tor.
- Pick the Send asset and the Receive asset; enter an amount.
- Choose floating or fixed and review: rate, min/max, expected fees, and quote expiry.
- Paste your destination address and (if offered) a refund address.
- Confirm to reveal a one-time deposit address and your order ID.
- From your wallet, send the deposit with an appropriate fee.
- Keep your TXID and order ID until the payout confirms on the destination chain.
5. Rates, fees, limits, timing
StealthEX shows the economics before you commit. Expect:
- Service spread baked into the rate (floating or fixed).
- Network fees on both chains: your wallet pays the deposit fee; the service pays the payout fee.
- Minimums/maximums and required confirmations that vary by asset and liquidity.
- Timing sensitivity — fixed quotes expire quickly; floating quotes can shift if the market moves while your deposit is confirming.
6. Privacy and trust model
There’s no sign-up or email. Each order uses a unique deposit address, and you supply the payout address. The service will necessarily see both addresses and, if you’re not on Tor, your network metadata. Some orders may be paused for compliance review if a liquidity venue flags them; in that case you can usually wait for manual handling or request a refund per policy.
7. Safety checks before you send
- Verify you’re on the correct domain.
- Double-check networks (e.g., BTC mainnet vs. Lightning vs. Liquid; correct EVM chain).
- Validate the destination address format and checksum in your wallet.
- Confirm your amount meets the minimum and the quote hasn’t expired.
8. Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Order stuck “waiting for deposit” | Low sending fee or mempool backlog | For BTC, use RBF to bump; otherwise wait for confirmations. |
| “Under minimum amount” | Sent below the displayed minimum | Follow the refund instructions; re-quote and resend with the minimum. |
| Payout delayed after your confirms | Higher confirm threshold or liquidity delay | Check required confirmations; wait or contact support with order ID + TXID. |
| Quote expired | Sent after TTL | Expect re-pricing or refund path; next time send within the window. |
| Sent on wrong network | Asset or chain mismatch | May require manual handling; provide order ID and TXID for a refund if supported. |
9. Tips for smoother swaps
Prefer fixed rate when you need certainty; choose floating when volatility is low. On Bitcoin, enable RBF so you can bump fees. On Monero, use fresh subaddresses for better hygiene. For large amounts, split into tranches to reduce timing risk and routing surprises. Swapping during a calm mempool lowers costs and stress.
10. Quick checklist
- Pick pair and amount → choose floating or fixed.
- Review rate, min/max, confirmations, and expiry.
- Paste destination (and refund) address.
- Send deposit with adequate fee; save order ID and TXID.
- Wait for confirmations → receive payout → verify on a block explorer.
11. Glossary
Floating rate — Fills at the live market during processing.
Fixed rate — Locks a rate for a short time window.
Quote TTL — Time the quote remains valid.
RBF — Replace-By-Fee; lets you increase a Bitcoin fee after broadcast.
Refund address — Where funds go if the swap cannot complete.
12. Next steps
Run a small test swap to validate your wallet and timing. Once comfortable, scale as needed, keep using fresh addresses, and consider Tor for improved privacy.