# Cosmos to Optimism (ATOM to OP): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Cosmos (ATOM) on Cosmos Hub 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 Cosmos Hub to OP Mainnet, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most ATOM to OP swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-op/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Cosmos (ATOM), Cosmos Hub | | 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 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 | | OP payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; OP Mainnet confirms it in about a minute | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your OP is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ATOM ≈ 13.4369 OP · 1 OP ≈ 0.074422 ATOM (market prices, 12 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; OP on Optimistic Etherscan | | Reverse swap | [OP to ATOM](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-atom/) | ## How to swap ATOM to OP 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-op/ and enter the amount of ATOM to send. 2. Paste the OP 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 OP in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ATOM to OP on GhostSwap? Most ATOM to OP swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the ATOM deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Cosmos Hub, 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 ATOM in OP? 1 ATOM is worth about 13.4369 OP 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 OP 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 OP? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the OP Mainnet address that should receive the OP, send ATOM 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 Cosmos 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 Cosmos Hub network fee for your deposit is paid in ATOM 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 ATOM 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 ATOM payment on Mintscan (https://www.mintscan.io/cosmos) and your incoming OP on Optimistic Etherscan (https://optimistic.etherscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange ATOM for OP on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ATOM 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 ATOM to OP swap work? Cosmos lives on Cosmos Hub and Optimism on OP Mainnet, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ATOM on Cosmos Hub and pays native OP on OP Mainnet, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my ATOM to OP 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: OP to ATOM](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-atom/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-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)