Swap Wrapped Ether (WETH) to Wrapped Staked ETH (wstETH) on Ethereum
Swap Wrapped Ether (WETH) to Wrapped Staked ETH (wstETH) on Ethereum with Orkid. 9 bps flat fee, gasless via Permit2, MEV-protected, surplus returned. No gas token needed.
Why swap WETH to wstETH on Ethereum with Orkid?
Swapping between Wrapped Ether (WETH) and Wrapped Staked ETH (wstETH) is an ETH-variant trade. Both tokens track ETH price, so the swap is effectively a rebalancing operation — moving between staked and unstaked ETH positions.
How WETH-to-wstETH swaps work on Ethereum
ETH-variant swaps on Ethereum can have low liquidity on some pairs, leading to higher slippage. Orkid's multi-hop routing finds the best path — sometimes routing through USDC or another connector token is cheaper than a direct swap, especially for less liquid pairs.
Step 1: Connect your wallet
Connect any EVM-compatible wallet to Orkid. No registration, no KYC, no deposit. Your funds stay in your wallet until the swap executes.
Step 2: Select WETH and wstETH
Choose Wrapped Ether (WETH) as the input token and Wrapped Staked ETH (wstETH) as the output token. Orkid automatically detects the best routing path across all Ethereum DEX venues.
Step 3: Sign the swap intent
Instead of broadcasting a transaction to the mempool, you sign a message (via Permit2) authorizing the swap. This signature is sent to a solver who executes the swap on your behalf. No gas required from your wallet.
Step 4: Receive wstETH
The solver executes the swap and Wrapped Staked ETH (wstETH) arrives in your wallet within seconds. You pay 9 bps flat — no hidden fees, no spread, no gas charge.
Tips for WETH-to-wstETH swaps
If you are swapping WETH to wstETH (or vice versa), check the exchange rate directly on the Lido protocol. The on-chain rate may differ slightly from DEX prices, and direct staking/unstaking can sometimes be cheaper than a DEX swap.
WETH and wstETH token details on Ethereum
| Token | Name | Chain | Decimals |
|---|---|---|---|
| WETH | Wrapped Ether | Ethereum | 18 |
| wstETH | Wrapped Staked ETH | Ethereum | 18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to swap WETH to wstETH on Ethereum?
Orkid charges a flat 9 bps (0.09%) fee on the swap value. There are no hidden spreads, no gas charges (gasless via Permit2), and no additional fees. On a $1,000 swap, the fee is $0.90. On a $10,000 swap, the fee is $9.00.
Do I need gas token to swap WETH to wstETH?
No. Orkid uses Permit2 for gasless swaps. You sign a message approving the swap, and a solver executes the transaction on your behalf, paying the gas. The gas cost is included in the 9 bps fee. You only need WETH in your wallet.
How long does a WETH to wstETH swap take on Ethereum?
Swaps on Ethereum typically execute within 2-5 seconds. Ethereum has ~12 second block times, so your swap is included in the next block after the solver submits it. You will see the wstETH in your wallet within seconds of signing.
Is swapping WETH to wstETH on Ethereum safe from MEV?
Yes. Orkid uses intent-based execution, which means your swap is not broadcast to the public mempool. A solver matches your intent and executes the swap privately. Sandwich bots cannot see your transaction, so they cannot front-run it. This is fundamentally different from swapping on Uniswap or 1inch, where your transaction is visible to MEV bots before it executes.
What is the minimum amount to swap WETH to wstETH?
The minimum swap amount depends on the pool liquidity. For WETH-to-wstETH on Ethereum, the practical minimum is around $1 equivalent. Below that, the 9 bps fee (less than $0.01) may be smaller than the gas cost the solver pays, making the swap uneconomical. There is no maximum — Orkid handles large swaps via split routing.
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