> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.0xradar.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sweep Recovery

> How to use sweep quotes to consolidate dust tokens

# Sweep Recovery

Dust tokens scattered across chains are expensive to track and worthless individually. 0xRadar's sweep quote endpoint estimates the gas cost to consolidate them.

## When to use sweep quotes

* Wallet has 20+ small balances across L2s
* Preparing a treasury migration
* Cleaning up a hot wallet before rotation
* Reviving an old wallet from 2020-2023

## Step-by-step

### 1. Get the quote

```bash theme={null}
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://api.0xradar.app/v1/sweep-quote/0xYOUR_ADDRESS?chains=eth,arb,base,polygon&target_chain=base"
```

### 2. Evaluate cost vs value

```json theme={null}
{
  "summary": {
    "total_gross_value_usd": "18320.18",
    "total_gas_cost_usd": "0.67",
    "total_net_value_usd": "18319.50",
    "recommendation": "sweep"
  }
}
```

If `recommendation` is `"wait"`, the value doesn't justify gas cost yet.

### 3. Execute the sweep (off-API)

0xRadar provides the quote only. To execute:

1. Use your preferred bridge + DEX aggregator (e.g. [Across](https://across.to) + [1inch](https://1inch.io))
2. Swap dust to the target chain's native gas token or a stablecoin
3. Consolidate to your target wallet

### 4. Verify post-sweep

Query `/portfolio` after the operation to confirm balances moved:

```bash theme={null}
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://api.0xradar.app/v1/wallet/0xYOUR_ADDRESS/portfolio?chains=base"
```

## Safety notes

* Always simulate transactions in [Tenderly](https://tenderly.co) before sending
* Be aware of bridge latency — funds may not arrive for 5–30 minutes
* Some tokens have transfer taxes or blacklists that prevent sweeping
* Test with small amount first (\$1-10)