How to Automate Dust Token Sweeping with B3OS

Managing an active EVM wallet often leads to an accumulation of 'dust'—small amounts of tokens that are too small to trade individually but clutter your portfolio. Manually cleaning these up is tedious and gas-inefficient. B3OS allows you to automate this maintenance by creating a recurring workflow that identifies tokens below a specific value threshold and swaps them into USDC, keeping your wallet clean and consolidated.

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What you will learn

• Automate the identification of tokens below a specific dollar threshold.
• Consolidate fragmented balances into a single asset like USDC.
• Deploy workflows that run on a recurring schedule without manual intervention.
• Use B3OS to execute logic across any EVM-compatible chain.
• Simplify portfolio management by removing illiquid dust tokens.

The Challenge of Wallet Dust

Every time you interact with decentralized applications, you might end up with fractional token balances. Over time, these 'dust' tokens accumulate, making it difficult to track your actual net worth or manage your assets effectively.

Instead of leaving these assets idle, you can use B3OS to create a systematic cleanup routine. By defining a value threshold—such as tokens worth $5 or less—you can ensure your wallet remains focused on the assets that matter most.

Defining Your Automation Logic

B3OS uses an agentic approach to workflow design. You simply provide a prompt defining the objective, such as 'sweep tokens worth $5 or less into USDC.' The B3OS agent, Caddie, then plans the necessary nodes to execute this logic.

This process involves scanning your wallet for specific balances, calculating their current value, and executing the swap on your preferred chain. Because B3OS is chain-agnostic, this logic can be applied to Base, Arbitrum, Ethereum, or any other EVM-compatible network.

Setting Up Recurring Sweeps

The power of B3OS lies in its ability to run workflows on a recurring schedule. Once you deploy your dust-sweeping workflow, it doesn't just run once; it becomes a background service for your wallet.

You can configure the frequency of these sweeps to suit your activity level. Whether you want a weekly cleanup or a more frequent routine, the workflow will continue to operate until you decide to pause or remove it.

Deploying to Mainnet

After the workflow plan is generated and verified, publishing it live on mainnet is a single-step process. B3OS handles the execution logic, ensuring that your wallet interactions are handled securely and efficiently.

By moving these repetitive tasks to an automated workflow, you reduce the time spent on manual portfolio management and ensure your EVM wallet stays organized automatically.

Workflow ideas to try in B3OS

• Weekly Portfolio RebalancingAutomate the conversion of small token gains into a stablecoin reserve on a set schedule.
• Multi-Chain Dust ConsolidationRun a synchronized sweep across multiple chains to aggregate small balances into a single wallet address.
• Threshold-Based Asset ManagementTrigger a swap or transfer only when the total value of accumulated dust tokens exceeds a specific amount.

Frequently asked questions

Which chains does B3OS support for dust sweeping?

B3OS supports any EVM-compatible chain, including Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum mainnet.

Can I set a custom value threshold for what counts as 'dust'?

Yes, you can define the specific dollar value threshold in your prompt, and the B3OS agent will plan the workflow accordingly.

Do I need to manually trigger the sweep every time?

No, B3OS workflows can be set to run on a recurring schedule, allowing the process to run automatically until you stop it.