# Aave to Filecoin (AAVE to FIL) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Aave (AAVE, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) and receive Filecoin (FIL) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Ethereum to Filecoin, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most AAVE to FIL swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/aave-fil/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Aave (AAVE), ERC-20 token on Ethereum | | You receive | Filecoin (FIL) | | Your FIL address | Filecoin address that usually starts with f1. Wallets: Ledger or Glif | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH, so keep a little ETH next to your AAVE | | Deposit confirmation | About 2–5 minutes on Ethereum | | FIL payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Filecoin confirms it in a few minutes | | Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your FIL is sent | | Reference rate | 1 AAVE ≈ 180.4830 FIL · 1 FIL ≈ 0.005541 AAVE (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum AAVE amounts are shown live in the exchange box | | Account / KYC | None for standard swaps: no sign-up, no email, no ID | | Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; AAVE on Etherscan; FIL on Filfox | | Reverse swap | [FIL to AAVE](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/fil-aave/) | ## How to swap AAVE to FIL 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/aave-fil/ and enter the amount of AAVE to send. 2. Paste the FIL address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the AAVE address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the AAVE to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive FIL in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap AAVE to FIL on GhostSwap? Most AAVE to FIL swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the AAVE deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum, then the FIL is sent to your wallet, and Filecoin confirms the payout in a few minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 AAVE in FIL? 1 AAVE is worth about 180.4830 FIL at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 2 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the FIL network fee. The rate floats with the market until your AAVE deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange AAVE to FIL? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Filecoin address that should receive the FIL, send AAVE from your own wallet, and the FIL goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Aave to Filecoin? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the FIL amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, your wallet needs a little ETH to pay the Ethereum network fee for sending AAVE. ### What wallet should I use to receive FIL? To receive Filecoin from your swap, we recommend using Ledger or Glif. Make sure your wallet supports the Filecoin network before starting the exchange. Double-check your FIL address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the FIL address? Use a Filecoin address: it usually starts with f1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my AAVE to FIL swap? Yes. After initiating your swap, GhostSwap provides a transaction status page where you can monitor progress in real-time. You can also track your AAVE payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) and your incoming FIL on Filfox (https://filfox.info). ### Is it safe to exchange AAVE for FIL on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your AAVE deposit is converted and the FIL is sent straight to the Filecoin address you enter, so check that address twice — Filecoin transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain AAVE to FIL swap work? Aave lives on Ethereum and Filecoin on Filecoin, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your AAVE on Ethereum and pays native FIL on Filecoin, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my AAVE to FIL exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the AAVE is refunded to the Ethereum address you entered as the sender address. If something looks stuck, contact support with your swap ID from the status page. Most problems come from sending a different amount than shown or using an address on the wrong network. ## Related - [Reverse: FIL to AAVE](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/fil-aave/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/fil-aave.md)) - [All GhostSwap pairs](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/) - [How to exchange](https://ghostswap.io/how-to-exchange/) - [Site guide for AI assistants](https://ghostswap.io/llms.txt)