# Cardano to Optimism (ADA to OP): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Cardano (ADA) and receive Optimism (OP, a token on OP Mainnet) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Cardano to OP Mainnet, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most ADA to OP swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-op/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Cardano (ADA) | | You receive | Optimism (OP), token on OP Mainnet | | Your OP address | OP Mainnet address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask or Rabby | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ADA by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | A few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) on Cardano | | OP payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; OP Mainnet confirms it in about a minute | | Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your OP is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ADA ≈ 1.7472 OP · 1 OP ≈ 0.572343 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; OP on Optimistic Etherscan | | Reverse swap | [OP to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-ada/) | ## How to swap ADA to OP 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-op/ and enter the amount of ADA to send. 2. Paste the OP 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 OP in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ADA to OP on GhostSwap? Most ADA to OP 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 OP is sent to your wallet, and OP Mainnet confirms the payout in about a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 ADA in OP? 1 ADA is worth about 1.7472 OP 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 OP 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 OP? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the OP Mainnet address that should receive the OP, send ADA from your own wallet, and the OP goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Cardano to Optimism? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the OP 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 OP? To receive Optimism from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask or Rabby. Make sure your wallet supports the OP Mainnet (Ethereum layer 2) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your OP address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the OP address? Use an OP Mainnet address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending OP to an address on another network can lose the coins. ### Can I track my ADA to OP 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 OP on Optimistic Etherscan (https://optimistic.etherscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange ADA for OP on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ADA deposit is converted and the OP is sent straight to the OP Mainnet address you enter, so check that address twice, OP Mainnet transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain ADA to OP swap work? Cardano lives on Cardano and Optimism on OP Mainnet, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ADA on Cardano and pays native OP on OP Mainnet, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my ADA to OP 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: OP to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-ada/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-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)