# Cosmos to Cardano (ATOM to ADA): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Cosmos (ATOM) on Cosmos Hub and receive Cardano (ADA) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Cosmos Hub to Cardano, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most ATOM to ADA swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-ada/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Cosmos (ATOM), Cosmos Hub | | You receive | Cardano (ADA) | | Your ADA address | Cardano address that starts with addr1. Wallets: Eternl, Lace or VESPR | | Deposit Memo | If the deposit screen shows a Memo for your ATOM, include it exactly. | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ATOM by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | Under a minute on Cosmos Hub | | ADA payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Cardano confirms it in a few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your ADA is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ATOM ≈ 7.7535 ADA · 1 ADA ≈ 0.128973 ATOM (market prices, 11 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum ATOM 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; ATOM on Mintscan; ADA on Cardanoscan | | Reverse swap | [ADA to ATOM](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-atom/) | ## How to swap ATOM to ADA 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-ada/ and enter the amount of ATOM to send. 2. Paste the ADA address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the ATOM address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the ATOM to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive ADA in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ATOM to ADA on GhostSwap? Most ATOM to ADA swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the ATOM deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Cosmos Hub, then the ADA is sent to your wallet, and Cardano confirms the payout in a few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds). Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 ATOM in ADA? 1 ATOM is worth about 7.7535 ADA 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 ADA network fee. The rate floats with the market until your ATOM deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange ATOM to ADA? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Cardano address that should receive the ADA, send ATOM from your own wallet, and the ADA goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Cosmos to Cardano? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ADA amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Cosmos Hub network fee for your deposit is paid in ATOM by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive ADA? To receive Cardano from your swap, we recommend using Eternl, Lace or VESPR. Make sure your wallet supports the Cardano network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ADA address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ADA address? Use a Cardano address: it starts with addr1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my ATOM to ADA 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 ATOM payment on Mintscan (https://www.mintscan.io/cosmos) and your incoming ADA on Cardanoscan (https://cardanoscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange ATOM for ADA on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ATOM deposit is converted and the ADA is sent straight to the Cardano address you enter, so check that address twice, Cardano transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain ATOM to ADA swap work? Cosmos lives on Cosmos Hub and Cardano on Cardano, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ATOM on Cosmos Hub and pays native ADA on Cardano, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my ATOM to ADA exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the ATOM is refunded to the Cosmos Hub 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: ADA to ATOM](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-atom/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-atom.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)