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SideSwap Review 2026: Liquid Wallet and Peer Swaps

SideSwap is a non-custodial wallet and peer-to-peer trading service for assets on the Liquid Network. It combines swaps, Bitcoin peg-in and peg-out tools, and AMP security-token management, but fees and audit details are not published.

By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated

DappsAtlas score

6.5/10

Good

Our verdict on Sideswap

6.5/10

SideSwap may suit Bitcoin users who want a single mobile wallet for Liquid assets, peer-to-peer swaps, and Bitcoin peg-ins or peg-outs. Its combination of wallet and AMP asset support is useful for users exploring Liquid-based markets. The main caveats are that fees and audit details are not published, peg services can face availability constraints, and AMP transfers may require issuer permission. Check the in-app terms and current service status before moving funds.

Score breakdown

How Sideswap scores

Security
n/a
Ease of use
7.0/10
Fees
n/a
Features
7.0/10

Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.

What is Sideswap?

SideSwap is a wallet and trading service for the Liquid Network, a Bitcoin sidechain designed for transfers and digital asset issuance. Its app brings together asset storage, peer-to-peer swaps, Bitcoin peg-in and peg-out tools, and market information for supported tokens.

The service also supports AMP assets, which can be used for issuer-managed securities. These assets may have transfer restrictions, so users should check the rules for a specific token before acquiring or sending it. SideSwap describes its wallet as non-custodial and its trading as registration-free.

How Sideswap works

SideSwap provides a wallet interface for the Liquid Network, a Bitcoin sidechain that supports transfers and the issuance of digital assets. Users can hold, send, and receive assets in the wallet, and the service offers Bitcoin peg-ins and peg-outs between Bitcoin and Liquid Bitcoin (L-BTC).

Its trading is described as peer-to-peer rather than routed through a conventional custodial exchange. SideSwap also supports AMP assets, which can represent issuer-managed securities. Unlike unrestricted bearer assets, AMP transfers may require approval from the issuer.

5 features

Key features

01

Liquid asset wallet

The mobile wallet is presented as a way to hold, send, and receive assets on the Liquid Network while retaining control of the keys.

02

Peer-to-peer swaps

SideSwap describes trading as peer-to-peer and says trading does not require registration.

03

Bitcoin peg services

The service supports moving Bitcoin into Liquid Bitcoin and back through peg-in and peg-out functions.

04

AMP asset management

The wallet supports AMP assets, which can be used for issuer-managed securities with transfer restrictions.

05

Token market data

SideSwap provides market data for supported tokens, including AMP listings and stablecoins.

Pros and cons

What we like

  • Combines a Liquid Network wallet with trading and Bitcoin peg tools.
  • SideSwap describes swaps as peer-to-peer and non-custodial.
  • Supports both bearer assets and transfer-restricted AMP assets.
  • Offers a mobile app for managing Liquid assets.

Watch out for

  • Fees for swaps and peg-ins or peg-outs are not published on the homepage.
  • There is no audit listed, so the security of the software has not been independently established here.
  • Peg-in and peg-out services may be subject to availability and operational risks.
  • AMP assets can have issuer-imposed transfer restrictions, so some transfers may require permission.

Sideswap fees

SideSwap does not publish a fee schedule on its homepage. Check the quote and any network or peg-related charges shown in the app before confirming a transaction.

Is Sideswap safe?

SideSwap describes its wallet as non-custodial, so users are responsible for their keys and recovery information. Losing access to that information can mean losing access to wallet assets. Liquid's confidential transactions can obscure transaction amounts and asset types, but users should not treat that as a guarantee of anonymity.

No audit is listed, and SideSwap does not publish audit details on its homepage. Peg services carry operational and availability risks, while AMP assets can be subject to issuer permissions. Check current service conditions and transaction details before moving funds.

6 steps

How to get started with Sideswap

  1. 1

    Download the SideSwap app for a supported mobile device.

  2. 2

    Create or restore a wallet and securely back up its recovery information.

  3. 3

    Review the available Liquid assets and confirm that the asset you want to use is supported.

  4. 4

    To bring Bitcoin onto Liquid, follow the app's peg-in instructions and review the quote before confirming.

  5. 5

    For a swap, select the assets and amount, inspect the terms and transaction details, then confirm if they are acceptable.

  6. 6

    For AMP assets or a peg-out, check current transfer permissions and service availability before proceeding.

Who Sideswap is for

SideSwap is aimed at people who already use, or want to explore, the Liquid Network and need a wallet for its assets. It may also interest users dealing with AMP securities, provided they understand that issuers can restrict transfers. It is less suited to anyone who needs a published fee schedule, independently documented audits, or unrestricted transfers for every asset.

Sideswap FAQs

What is SideSwap?

SideSwap is a wallet and trading service for the Liquid Network, a Bitcoin sidechain. It supports holding, sending, receiving, and swapping Liquid assets, as well as Bitcoin peg-ins and peg-outs.

Is SideSwap a non-custodial wallet?

SideSwap describes wallet use as non-custodial, meaning users control their own keys rather than relying on SideSwap to hold assets for them. Users are responsible for protecting their recovery information and checking transaction details before signing.

Do you need an account to trade on SideSwap?

SideSwap says its swaps are peer-to-peer and do not require registration for trading. That does not establish whether identity checks apply to every service or jurisdiction, so check the terms for the specific feature you plan to use.

Can you move Bitcoin to and from the Liquid Network with SideSwap?

SideSwap supports Bitcoin peg-ins to Liquid Bitcoin (L-BTC) and peg-outs back to Bitcoin. Peg services can have operational requirements or availability limits; check the current instructions and quote before starting a transfer.

What are AMP assets on SideSwap?

AMP assets are transfer-restricted tokens used for securities and other issuer-managed assets. SideSwap says an issuer may need to permit a transfer, so these assets do not have the same unrestricted transferability as bearer assets.

Is SideSwap a crypto casino?

SideSwap is a crypto wallet and trading service, not a gambling site. Users should still follow local laws and use crypto services only if they are legally permitted to do so.

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How we checked

Sources

  1. 1.defillama.com/protocol/sideswap

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