# Algorand to Bittensor (ALGO to TAO): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Algorand (ALGO) and receive Bittensor (TAO) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Algorand to Bittensor, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most ALGO to TAO swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/algo-tao/ Updated: 2026-10-12 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Algorand (ALGO) | | You receive | Bittensor (TAO) | | Your TAO address | Bittensor address that starts with 5 (SS58 format). Wallets: Talisman or Nova Wallet | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ALGO by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | Under a minute on Algorand | | TAO payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Bittensor confirms it in a few minutes | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your TAO is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ALGO ≈ 0.000437 TAO · 1 TAO ≈ 2,287.72 ALGO (market prices, 12 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 240 ALGO. The exact minimum and maximum ALGO 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; ALGO on Allo; TAO on Taostats | | Reverse swap | [TAO to ALGO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-algo/) | ## How much TAO you get (quoted 12 Oct 2026, 13:34 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 1000 ALGO | 0.434493 TAO | | 5000 ALGO | 2.1737 TAO | | 25000 ALGO | 10.8661 TAO | ## How to swap ALGO to TAO 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/algo-tao/ and enter the amount of ALGO to send. 2. Paste the TAO address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the ALGO address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the ALGO to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive TAO in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## Algorand to Bittensor: moving ALGO into TAO ALGO to TAO is for Algorand holders who want to take part in Bittensor, a network where subnets reward machine-learning work in TAO. A common reason is to stake TAO with a validator or into a subnet from a wallet you control. The TAO is paid on the native Bittensor chain to the coldkey address you enter, with no account. Algorand produces a block about every three seconds, and each block is final as soon as it is added, so the ALGO deposit is credited within a minute. Bittensor adds a block about every 12 seconds, and most swaps finish in 5 to 15 minutes. The two address formats look nothing alike: Algorand uses 58 capital letters and digits, while Bittensor uses SS58 addresses that start with 5. ### Tips - Paste a Bittensor coldkey address in SS58 format, starting with 5, from Talisman or Nova Wallet. An Algorand address cannot receive TAO. - Use your coldkey, not a hotkey. Hotkeys sign mining and validating work; your balance and stake are managed from the coldkey. - Send ALGO from your own Pera or Defly wallet and enter that 58-character address as the refund address. ### Can I swap ALGO to TAO without an account? Yes. GhostSwap asks for no sign-up, email or ID on standard swaps. Paste your Bittensor address, check the floating rate and send the ALGO from your Algorand wallet. ### Do I need to add a note to the ALGO transfer? No. Algorand transfers have an optional note field, but this swap does not use it. Send the ALGO to the deposit address shown; the TAO payout needs only your Bittensor address. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ALGO to TAO on GhostSwap? Most ALGO to TAO swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the ALGO deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Algorand, then the TAO is sent to your wallet, and Bittensor confirms the payout in a few minutes. ### How much is 1 ALGO in TAO? 1 ALGO is worth about 0.000437 TAO at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 12 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the TAO network fee. The minimum for this pair is about 240 ALGO. The Algorand network fee for sending the ALGO is paid separately, in ALGO. The rate floats with the market until your ALGO deposit confirms. ### Can I send ALGO straight to my TAO address? No. ALGO moves on Algorand and TAO on Bittensor, so ALGO can only be sent to an Algorand address. To swap, send the ALGO to the one-time deposit address GhostSwap shows, and the TAO is paid to the Bittensor address you enter, with no bridge or wrapped token. ### What wallet and address do I need to receive TAO? Use a Bittensor address from a wallet you control, such as Talisman or Nova Wallet. The address starts with 5 (SS58 format). GhostSwap never holds your funds: the TAO is sent straight to the address you enter. ### What happens if my ALGO to TAO exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the ALGO is refunded to the Algorand address you entered as the sender address. ## Related - [Reverse: TAO to ALGO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-algo/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-algo.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)