# Cardano to Drift (ADA to DRIFT): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

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

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

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Cardano (ADA) |
| You receive | Drift (DRIFT), SPL token on Solana |
| Your DRIFT address | Solana address that is 32–44 letters and numbers with no 0x prefix. Wallets: Phantom, Solflare or a Ledger |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ADA by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | A few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) on Cardano |
| DRIFT payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Solana confirms it in under a minute |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your DRIFT is sent |
| 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; DRIFT on Solscan |
| Reverse swap | [DRIFT to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/drift-ada/) |

## How to swap ADA to DRIFT

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-drift/ and enter the amount of ADA to send.
2. Paste the DRIFT 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 DRIFT in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

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

Most ADA to DRIFT 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 DRIFT is sent to your wallet, and Solana confirms the payout in under a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

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

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

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

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the DRIFT 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 DRIFT?

To receive Drift from your swap, we recommend using Phantom, Solflare or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Solana (SPL token) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your DRIFT address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the DRIFT address?

Use a Solana address: it is 32–44 letters and numbers with no 0x prefix. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending DRIFT to an address on another network can lose the coins.

### Can I track my ADA to DRIFT 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 DRIFT on Solscan (https://solscan.io).

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

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

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

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

### What happens if my ADA to DRIFT 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: DRIFT to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/drift-ada/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/drift-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)