# Cardano to Algorand (ADA to ALGO): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Cardano (ADA) and receive Algorand (ALGO) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Cardano to Algorand, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most ADA to ALGO swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-algo/
Updated: 2026-10-02

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Cardano (ADA) |
| You receive | Algorand (ALGO) |
| Your ALGO address | Algorand address that is 58 characters of capital letters and digits. Wallets: Pera or Defly |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ADA by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | A few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) on Cardano |
| ALGO payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Algorand confirms it in under a minute |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your ALGO is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 ADA ≈ 2.0796 ALGO · 1 ALGO ≈ 0.480866 ADA (market prices, 11 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum ADA 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; ADA on Cardanoscan; ALGO on Allo |
| Reverse swap | [ALGO to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/algo-ada/) |

## How to swap ADA to ALGO

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-algo/ and enter the amount of ADA to send.
2. Paste the ALGO address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the ADA address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the ADA to the one-time deposit address shown.
5. Receive ALGO in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap ADA to ALGO on GhostSwap?

Most ADA to ALGO swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the ADA deposit needs a few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) to confirm on Cardano, then the ALGO is sent to your wallet, and Algorand confirms the payout in under a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### How much is 1 ADA in ALGO?

1 ADA is worth about 2.0796 ALGO at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 11 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the ALGO network fee. The rate floats with the market until your ADA deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange ADA to ALGO?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Algorand address that should receive the ALGO, send ADA from your own wallet, and the ALGO goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload.

### What are the fees for converting Cardano to Algorand?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ALGO amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Cardano network fee for your deposit is paid in ADA by your wallet.

### What wallet should I use to receive ALGO?

To receive Algorand from your swap, we recommend using Pera or Defly. Make sure your wallet supports the Algorand network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ALGO address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the ALGO address?

Use an Algorand address: it is 58 characters of capital letters and digits. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my ADA to ALGO 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 ADA payment on Cardanoscan (https://cardanoscan.io) and your incoming ALGO on Allo (https://allo.info).

### Is it safe to exchange ADA for ALGO on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ADA deposit is converted and the ALGO is sent straight to the Algorand address you enter, so check that address twice, Algorand transfers cannot be reversed.

### How does a cross-chain ADA to ALGO swap work?

Cardano lives on Cardano and Algorand on Algorand, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ADA on Cardano and pays native ALGO on Algorand, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my ADA to ALGO exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the ADA is refunded to the Cardano 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: ALGO to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/algo-ada/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/algo-ada.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)