# Cardano to Ethereum Classic (ADA to ETC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Cardano (ADA) and receive Ethereum Classic (ETC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Cardano to Ethereum Classic, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most ADA to ETC swaps finish in 10–25 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-etc/
Updated: 2026-10-01

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Cardano (ADA) |
| You receive | Ethereum Classic (ETC) |
| Your ETC address | Ethereum Classic address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: Trust Wallet or MetaMask (ETC network) |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ADA by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | A few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) on Cardano |
| ETC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum Classic confirms it in a few minutes |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your ETC is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 ADA ≈ 0.027948 ETC · 1 ETC ≈ 35.7803 ADA (market prices, 2 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; ETC on Blockscout |
| Reverse swap | [ETC to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/etc-ada/) |

## How to swap ADA to ETC

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

## FAQ

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

Most ADA to ETC swaps finish in 10–25 minutes. Your ADA deposit needs a few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) to confirm on Cardano; after that the ETC is sent to your wallet and Ethereum Classic confirms it in a few minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

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

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

### What are the fees for converting Cardano to Ethereum Classic?

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

To receive Ethereum Classic from your swap, we recommend using Trust Wallet, MetaMask (with the ETC network added), or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum Classic network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ETC address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the ETC address?

Use a Ethereum Classic address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my ADA to ETC 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 ETC on Blockscout (https://etc.blockscout.com).

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

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

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

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

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