Understanding SwapExactETHForTokens Execution Failures

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Common Issues and Solutions for Token Swap Failures

When executing token swaps on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, users often encounter transaction failures. This comprehensive guide explores the root causes and provides actionable solutions.

Why Do Token Swaps Fail?

  1. Insufficient Gas Fees

    • Transactions require adequate ETH for gas
    • Solution: Increase gas limit by 20-30% during network congestion

  2. Slippage Tolerance Too Low

    • Price fluctuations may exceed your set slippage
    • Recommended: Set slippage between 1-3% for stablecoins, 3-5% for volatile tokens

  3. Insufficient Liquidity

    • The pool might not have enough tokens for your swap
    • Check liquidity depth before transacting

Converting Value to Decimal Format

To convert raw numbers to decimal-precise amounts:

  1. Understand Token Decimals

    • Most ERC-20 tokens use 18 decimal places
    • Formula: human-readable amount = raw amount / 10^decimals

  2. Practical Example

    // Converting 1 ETH (18 decimals) to wei:
value = 1 * 10^18

  3. Web3 Conversion Tools
    Use these JavaScript methods:

    web3.utils.fromWei(amount, 'ether') // Wei → ETH
web3.utils.toWei(amount, 'ether') // ETH → Wei

Best Practices for Successful Swaps

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FactorOptimal Setting
Gas Price1.2x current network average
Slippage2-3% for major pairs
Deadline20-30 minutes

FAQ Section

Q: How do I check if a token swap will fail before sending?
A: Use estimateGas function in Web3.js or Ethers.js to simulate the transaction.

Q: What's the difference between SwapExactETHForTokens and SwapETHForExactTokens?
A: The former specifies exact ETH input, the latter specifies exact token output.

Q: Why does my transaction succeed on testnet but fail on mainnet?
A: Testnets often have lower congestion and different liquidity conditions.

Q: How can I recover funds from a failed swap?
A: Funds remain in your wallet unless the transaction succeeds. You only lose gas fees.

Q: Are failed transactions expensive?
A: You still pay gas fees for computation performed before the failure point.

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Advanced Troubleshooting

  1. Transaction Simulation

    • Tools like Tenderly let you simulate transactions before execution

  2. Event Log Analysis

    • Failed transactions often include revert reasons in event logs

  3. Contract Verification

    • Ensure the token contract isn't paused or restricted