# Bitcoin to Pirate Chain (BTC to ARRR): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Pirate Chain (ARRR) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. Pirate Chain supports shielded transfers, which hide the sender, receiver and amount once the coins are in a shielded address. Most BTC to ARRR swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-arrr/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bitcoin (BTC) | | You receive | Pirate Chain (ARRR) | | Your ARRR address | Pirate Chain address that is a shielded address starting with zs. Wallets: Treasure Chest or Stashi Wallet | | Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin | | ARRR payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Pirate Chain confirms it in about 10–20 minutes | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ARRR is sent | | Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 294,441.47 ARRR · 1 ARRR ≈ 0.0000033963 BTC (market prices, 11 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum BTC 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; BTC on mempool.space | | Reverse swap | [ARRR to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/arrr-btc/) | ## How to swap BTC to ARRR 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-arrr/ and enter the amount of BTC to send. 2. Paste the ARRR address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the BTC address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the BTC to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive ARRR in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap BTC to ARRR on GhostSwap? Most BTC to ARRR swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin, then the ARRR is sent to your wallet, and Pirate Chain confirms the payout in about 10–20 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 BTC in ARRR? 1 BTC is worth about 294,441.47 ARRR 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 ARRR network fee. The rate floats with the market until your BTC deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange BTC to ARRR? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Pirate Chain address that should receive the ARRR, send BTC from your own wallet, and the ARRR goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Pirate Chain? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ARRR amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Bitcoin network fee for your deposit is paid in BTC by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive ARRR? To receive Pirate Chain from your swap, we recommend using Treasure Chest or Stashi Wallet. Make sure your wallet supports the Pirate Chain network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ARRR address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ARRR address? Use a Pirate Chain address: it is a shielded address starting with zs. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my BTC to ARRR 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 BTC payment on mempool.space (https://mempool.space). ### Is it safe to exchange BTC for ARRR on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the ARRR is sent straight to the Pirate Chain address you enter, so check that address twice, Pirate Chain transfers cannot be reversed. ### Can my BTC to ARRR swap be traced? Your BTC transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Bitcoin blockchain since Bitcoin is transparent: all transactions are publicly visible on the blockchain, meaning anyone can trace wallet balances and payment history. However, once your ARRR arrives in your wallet, Pirate Chain is private by default: every transaction is shielded. By swapping BTC to ARRR on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together. ### How does a cross-chain BTC to ARRR swap work? Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Pirate Chain on Pirate Chain, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native ARRR on Pirate Chain, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### Is it legal to own and swap Pirate Chain? In most countries, yes: owning and swapping Pirate Chain is not banned, although some centralized exchanges have stopped listing privacy coins in certain regions. Privacy is a legitimate need, and using privacy-enhancing tools is not illegal in itself. You are responsible for following the cryptocurrency rules where you live. ### What happens if my BTC to ARRR exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the BTC is refunded to the Bitcoin 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: ARRR to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/arrr-btc/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/arrr-btc.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)