# Cardano to Tether Gold (ADA to XAUT) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Cardano (ADA) and receive Tether Gold (XAUT, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. Tether Gold tracks the price of physical gold, so this swap moves value from ADA into a gold-backed token. Most ADA to XAUT swaps finish in 10–25 minutes.

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

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Cardano (ADA) |
| You receive | Tether Gold (XAUT), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| Your XAUT address | Ethereum address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ADA by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | A few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) on Cardano |
| XAUT payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your XAUT is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 ADA ≈ 0.0000588638 XAUT · 1 XAUT ≈ 16,988.38 ADA (market prices, 1 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The minimum and maximum ADA amounts are shown live in the exchange box |
| Account / KYC | None: no sign-up, no email, no ID |
| Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; ADA on Cardanoscan; XAUT on Etherscan |
| Reverse swap | [XAUT to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xaut-ada/) |

## How to swap ADA to XAUT

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

## FAQ

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

Most ADA to XAUT 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 XAUT is sent to your wallet and Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

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

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

### What are the fees for converting Cardano to Tether Gold?

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

To receive Tether Gold from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum network before starting the exchange. Double-check your XAUT address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the XAUT address?

Use a Ethereum address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending XAUT to an address on another network can lose the coins.

### Can I track my ADA to XAUT 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 XAUT on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io).

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

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

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

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

### What happens if my ADA to XAUT 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: XAUT to ADA](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xaut-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)