Converting Ethereum (ETH) to Monero (XMR) means moving value from a fully transparent ledger to a privacy-focused one. Ethereum records every transfer publicly on-chain; Monero uses ring signatures and stealth addresses to obscure sender, receiver, and amount at the protocol level. A crypto-to-crypto swap performs that conversion directly, without an intermediate fiat step.
TL;DR: You can swap ETH to XMR without an account, email, or identity check. Send ETH to a generated address, receive XMR at your Monero wallet — funds pass through non-custodially and are never held.
A crypto-to-crypto swap is a service that converts one coin directly into another. Unlike an order-book exchange, it needs no account and holds no balance — it quotes a rate, receives your send asset, and forwards the target asset to an address you supply.
How an ETH to Monero swap works
GhostSwap is a no-KYC crypto swap. There is no account, no email, and no identity verification to swap. You enter the pair, get a floating-rate quote, and send ETH to a one-time deposit address. The service converts and forwards XMR to your Monero wallet.
Funds pass through non-custodially — they are never held by GhostSwap. The rate is floating: it settles at the price when your ETH arrives and confirms, not the instant you click. That price sits within the quoted spread from aggregated liquidity from leading crypto markets.
Swap completion time is typically around 8 minutes, though it can extend to 30 minutes or more during chain congestion. Ethereum confirmation and Monero settlement both factor into the total.
How to swap ETH to XMR step by step
- Pick the pair — open the ETH to Monero swap page and enter the amount of ETH you want to convert.
- Paste your Monero address — supply the XMR receiving address from a wallet like Cake, Feather, or Monerujo. Add a refund address in case a swap can't complete.
- Send the exact quoted ETH amount — send to the generated deposit address. Send the amount you were quoted; sending less can recalculate the rate.
- Wait for confirmations — Ethereum confirms, the swap converts, and XMR lands at your address, typically in about 8 minutes.
ETH to XMR: swap vs. buying an intermediate asset
| Feature | GhostSwap swap | Buying an intermediate asset first |
|---|---|---|
| Account / KYC | None required | Often required |
| Custody | Non-custodial pass-through | Funds held during the process |
| Steps | One direct conversion | Two or more hops |
| Pricing | Floating rate from aggregated liquidity | Rate plus each intermediate spread |
If the exchange you use doesn't offer Monero directly, a swap removes the extra hop of buying an intermediate asset. Where that's the case, a direct ETH→XMR route settles in one conversion instead of two.
How to use it
The swap widget on the homepage hosts the full interface — pick ETH as the send asset and XMR as the receive asset. For the direct pair, the ETH to Monero page pre-fills the route. GhostSwap is not a registered financial service.
FAQ
Q: Do I need an account to swap ETH to Monero?
A: No. There is no account, no email, and no identity verification required to swap. You supply a Monero receiving address and a refund address; funds pass through non-custodially and are never held.
Q: How long does an ETH to XMR swap take?
A: Swap completion time is typically around 8 minutes. During Ethereum or Monero network congestion it can extend to 30 minutes or more.
Q: Is the ETH to XMR rate fixed?
A: No — it's a floating rate. The price settles when your ETH arrives and confirms, within the quoted spread from aggregated liquidity from leading crypto markets.
Q: Does swapping to Monero make my ETH transaction private?
A: No. The swap converts assets; it does not erase the ETH-side trail. Your Ethereum send is still recorded on Ethereum's public ledger. Monero's privacy applies to the XMR you receive, not to the ETH you sent.
Start the swap
When you're ready, open the ETH to Monero swap page to see a live floating-rate quote, or use the swap widget on the homepage.
