Execute trades seamlessly by building transaction data and sending it with your wallet signer. The SDK handles transaction building, gas estimation, and execution automatically.
The trade method combines transaction building and execution into a single, streamlined operation. This approach simplifies the trading process while maintaining full control over transaction parameters.
Before executing trades, tokens typically require approval to allow the DZap contracts to spend them on your behalf. Learn more about gas-optimized approval mechanisms in the Approval Mechanisms section.

​
Trade Execution

Execute a trade using the trade method: 
import { DZapClient } from "@dzap/sdk";
import { TradeBuildTxnRequest } from "@dzap/sdk";

const dZap = DZapClient.getInstance();

// Build trade request
const request: TradeBuildTxnRequest = {
  integratorId: "your-integrator-id", // Your unique integrator ID (use "dzap" for testing)
  fromChain: 42161, // Arbitrum
  sender: userAccount,
  refundee: userAccount,
  data: [
    {
      amount: "1000000", // 1 USDC
      srcToken: "0xaf88d065e77c8cC2239327C5EDb3A432268e5831", // USDC
      destToken: "0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000006", // WETH
      toChain: 8453, // Base
      selectedRoute: "squid", // From quotes response
      recipient: userAccount,
      slippage: 1, // 1% slippage
    },
  ],
};

// Option 1: Build and execute in one call

const result = await dZap.trade({
  request,
  signer,
});

if (result.status === "success") {
  console.log("Trade executed successfully:", result.txnHash);
} else {
  console.error("Trade execution failed:", result.errorMsg);
}

// Option 2: Build transaction data separately and execute

let buildResponse: TradeBuildTxnResponse;
try {
  buildResponse = await dZap.buildTradeTxn(request);
  console.log("Build response:", buildResponse);
} catch (error) {
  console.error("Error building trade transaction:", error);
  return;
}

const txnResponse = await dZap.trade({
  request,
  signer,
  txnData: buildResponse,
});

if (txnResponse.status === "success") {
  console.log("Trade executed successfully:", txnResponse.txnHash);
} else {
  console.error("Trade failed:", txnResponse.errorMsg);
}

​
Parameters

The trade function expects an object with these parameters:

​
Required Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
requestTradeBuildTxnRequestyesThe trade build request containing all trade details
signerSigner | WalletClientyesEthers signer or viem wallet client for signing transactions
txnDataTradeBuildTxnResponsenoPre-built transaction data (skips build step if provided)

​
TradeBuildTxnRequest Structure

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
integratorIdstringyesYour integrator identifier (e.g. “dzap”)
fromChainnumberyesSource chain ID
senderHexStringyesWallet address sending the transaction
refundeeHexStringyesAddress to receive refunds
dataTradeBuildTxnRequestData[]yesArray of trade data
disableEstimationbooleannoDisable gas estimation (default: false)
disablePricingbooleannoDisable pricing calculations for faster builds
publicKeystringnoPublic key for some chains (e.g., Solana)

​
TradeBuildTxnRequestData Structure

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
amountstringyesAmount to trade (in token units)
srcTokenstringyesSource token address
destTokenstringyesDestination token address
toChainnumberyesDestination chain ID
selectedRoutestringyesRoute identifier from quotes
recipientstringyesAddress to receive destination tokens
slippagenumberyesSlippage tolerance percentage
additionalInfoAdditionalInfonoAdditional route-specific data
permitDatastringnoPre-signed permit data

​
Complete Example with Quotes and Approvals

Here’s a full example that gets quotes, handles approvals, and executes a trade: 
import { DZapClient, Services } from "@dzap/sdk";
import {
  TradeQuotesRequest,
  TradeBuildTxnRequest,
  ApprovalModes,
  PermitTypes,
} from "@dzap/sdk";

const dZap = DZapClient.getInstance();

// Step 1: Get quotes
const quotesRequest: TradeQuotesRequest = {
  integratorId: "dzap",
  fromChain: 42161, // Arbitrum
  data: [
    {
      amount: "1000000", // 1 USDC
      srcToken: "0xaf88d065e77c8cC2239327C5EDb3A432268e5831", // USDC on Arbitrum
      destToken: "0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000006", // WETH on Base
      toChain: 8453, // Base
      slippage: 1,
    },
  ],
  account: userAccount,
};

const quotes = await dZap.getTradeQuotes(quotesRequest);
const pairKey = Object.keys(quotes)[0];
const recommendedSource = quotes[pairKey].recommendedSource;

// Step 2: Check allowances and handle approvals
const tokens = [
  {
    address: "0xaf88d065e77c8cC2239327C5EDb3A432268e5831" as HexString,
    amount: BigInt("1000000"),
  },
];

// Check current allowances
const allowanceCheck = await dZap.getAllowance({
  chainId: 42161,
  sender: userAccount,
  tokens: tokens,
  service: Services.trade,
  mode: ApprovalModes.AutoPermit, // Automatically selects optimal approval method
});

console.log("Allowance check:", allowanceCheck.data);

let permitData: string | undefined;

// Handle approvals if needed
const isApprovalNeeded =
  allowanceCheck.data[quotesRequest.srcToken].approvalNeeded;

const isSignatureNeeded =
  allowanceCheck.data[quotesRequest.srcToken].signatureNeeded;

if (isApprovalNeeded) {
  await dZap.approve({
    chainId: 42161,
    signer: signer,
    sender: userAccount,
    tokens: tokens,
    service: Services.trade,
    mode: ApprovalModes.AutoPermit, // Uses optimal approval strategy
    approvalTxnCallback: async ({ txnDetails, address }) => {
      console.log(`Approval for ${address}:`, txnDetails);
    },
  });

  console.log("Approvals completed");
}

// Handle permit signatures if possible (gasless)
if (isSignatureNeeded) {
  const signatures = await dZap.sign({
    chainId: 42161,
    sender: userAccount,
    tokens: tokens.map((t) => ({
      address: t.address,
      amount: t.amount.toString(),
    })),
    signer: signer,
    service: Services.trade,
    permitType: PermitTypes.AutoPermit, // Automatically selects optimal permit type
    signatureCallback: async (res) => {
      permitData = res.permitData;
    },
  });

  permitData = signatures.data;
  console.log("Permits signed");
}

// Step 3: Build trade request from selected quote
const request: TradeBuildTxnRequest = {
  integratorId: "dzap",
  fromChain: 42161,
  sender: userAccount,
  refundee: userAccount,
  data: [
    {
      amount: "1000000",
      srcToken: "0xaf88d065e77c8cC2239327C5EDb3A432268e5831",
      srcDecimals: 6,
      destToken: "0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000006",
      destDecimals: 18,
      toChain: 8453,
      selectedRoute: recommendedSource,
      recipient: userAccount,
      slippage: 1,
      permitData: permitData, // Include permit data if available
    },
  ],
};

// Step 4: Execute the trade
const tradeResult = await dZap.trade({
  request: request,
  signer: signer,
});

if (tradeResult.status === "success") {
  console.log("✅ Trade executed successfully!");
  console.log("Transaction hash:", tradeResult.txnHash);

  // Monitor cross-chain progress
  const status = await dZap.getTradeTxnStatus({
    txHash: tradeResult.txnHash!,
    chainId: "42161",
  });

  console.log("Trade status:", status);
} else {
  console.error("❌ Trade failed:", tradeResult.errorMsg);
}

​
Best Practices

  1. Always validate balances before execution
  2. Check allowances and execute approvals if needed
  3. Implement proper error handling with retry logic
  4. Use appropriate slippage settings based on market conditions
  5. Monitor transaction status for cross-chain trades

​
Next Steps

After executing trades:
  1. Track the trade status to monitor progress
Always ensure users have sufficient balance for both the trade amount and gas fees before execution.