# Avalanche to Cosmos (AVAX to ATOM) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Avalanche (AVAX) on Avalanche X-Chain and receive Cosmos (ATOM) on Cosmos Hub in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Avalanche X-Chain to Cosmos Hub, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most AVAX to ATOM swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/avax-atom/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Avalanche (AVAX), Avalanche X-Chain | | You receive | Cosmos (ATOM), Cosmos Hub | | Your ATOM address | Cosmos Hub address that starts with cosmos1. Wallets: Keplr, Trust Wallet or Vultisig | | Memo | Only needed when the ATOM goes to an exchange account that gives you one. Personal wallets leave it empty. | | Deposit network fee | Paid in AVAX by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | A few seconds on Avalanche X-Chain | | ATOM payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Cosmos Hub confirms it in under a minute | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your ATOM is sent | | Reference rate | 1 AVAX ≈ 6.4593 ATOM · 1 ATOM ≈ 0.154815 AVAX (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum AVAX 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; AVAX on Avascan; ATOM on Mintscan | | Reverse swap | [ATOM to AVAX](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-avax/) | ## How to swap AVAX to ATOM 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/avax-atom/ and enter the amount of AVAX to send. 2. Paste the ATOM address that should receive the coins (and a Memo only if that address needs one). 3. Enter the AVAX address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the AVAX to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive ATOM in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap AVAX to ATOM on GhostSwap? Most AVAX to ATOM swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the AVAX deposit needs a few seconds to confirm on Avalanche X-Chain, then the ATOM is sent to your wallet, and Cosmos Hub confirms the payout in under a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 AVAX in ATOM? 1 AVAX is worth about 6.4593 ATOM at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 2 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the ATOM network fee. The rate floats with the market until your AVAX deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange AVAX to ATOM? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Cosmos Hub address that should receive the ATOM, send AVAX from your own wallet, and the ATOM goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Avalanche to Cosmos? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ATOM amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Avalanche X-Chain network fee for your deposit is paid in AVAX by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive ATOM? To receive Cosmos from your swap, we recommend using Keplr, Trust Wallet or Vultisig. Make sure your wallet supports the Cosmos Hub network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ATOM address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ATOM address? Use a Cosmos Hub address: it starts with cosmos1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Do I need a Memo to receive ATOM? Only if the ATOM goes to an exchange or custodial account that gave you a Memo; enter it in the field shown in the exchange box. A personal ATOM wallet does not need one. ### Can I track my AVAX to ATOM 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 AVAX payment on Avascan (https://avascan.info) and your incoming ATOM on Mintscan (https://www.mintscan.io/cosmos). ### Is it safe to exchange AVAX for ATOM on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your AVAX deposit is converted and the ATOM is sent straight to the Cosmos Hub address you enter, so check that address twice — Cosmos Hub transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain AVAX to ATOM swap work? Avalanche lives on Avalanche X-Chain and Cosmos on Cosmos Hub, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your AVAX on Avalanche X-Chain and pays native ATOM on Cosmos Hub, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my AVAX to ATOM exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the AVAX is refunded to the Avalanche X-Chain 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: ATOM to AVAX](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-avax/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-avax.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)