# Degen to Orca (DEGEN to ORCA): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Degen (DEGEN, a token on Base (Ethereum layer 2)) and receive Orca (ORCA, an SPL token on Solana) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Base to Solana, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most DEGEN to ORCA swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/degen-orca/
Updated: 2026-10-02

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Degen (DEGEN), token on Base (Ethereum layer 2) |
| You receive | Orca (ORCA), SPL token on Solana |
| Your ORCA address | Solana address that is 32–44 letters and numbers with no 0x prefix. Wallets: Phantom, Solflare or a Ledger |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH on Base, so keep a little ETH on Base next to your DEGEN |
| Deposit confirmation | About a minute on Base |
| ORCA payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Solana confirms it in under a minute |
| Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your ORCA is sent |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum DEGEN 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; DEGEN on BaseScan; ORCA on Solscan |
| Reverse swap | [ORCA to DEGEN](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/orca-degen/) |

## How to swap DEGEN to ORCA

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/degen-orca/ and enter the amount of DEGEN to send.
2. Paste the ORCA address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the DEGEN address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the DEGEN to the one-time deposit address shown.
5. Receive ORCA in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap DEGEN to ORCA on GhostSwap?

Most DEGEN to ORCA swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the DEGEN deposit needs about a minute to confirm on Base, then the ORCA is sent to your wallet, and Solana confirms the payout in under a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange DEGEN to ORCA?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Solana address that should receive the ORCA, send DEGEN from your own wallet, and the ORCA goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload.

### What are the fees for converting Degen to Orca?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ORCA amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, your wallet needs a little ETH on Base to pay the Base network fee for sending DEGEN.

### What wallet should I use to receive ORCA?

To receive Orca from your swap, we recommend using Phantom, Solflare or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Solana (SPL token) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ORCA address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the ORCA address?

Use a Solana address: it is 32–44 letters and numbers with no 0x prefix. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending ORCA to an address on another network can lose the coins.

### Can I track my DEGEN to ORCA 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 DEGEN payment on BaseScan (https://basescan.org) and your incoming ORCA on Solscan (https://solscan.io).

### Is it safe to exchange DEGEN for ORCA on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your DEGEN deposit is converted and the ORCA is sent straight to the Solana address you enter, so check that address twice, Solana transfers cannot be reversed.

### How does a cross-chain DEGEN to ORCA swap work?

Degen lives on Base and Orca on Solana, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your DEGEN on Base and pays native ORCA on Solana, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my DEGEN to ORCA exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the DEGEN is refunded to the Base 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: ORCA to DEGEN](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/orca-degen/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/orca-degen.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)