# Polkadot to ApeCoin (DOT to APE): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Polkadot (DOT) and receive ApeCoin (APE, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Polkadot to Ethereum, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most DOT to APE swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-ape/ Updated: 2026-10-08 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Polkadot (DOT) | | You receive | ApeCoin (APE), ERC-20 token on Ethereum | | Your APE address | Ethereum address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger | | Deposit network fee | Paid in DOT by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | Under a minute on Polkadot | | APE payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your APE is sent | | Reference rate | 1 DOT ≈ 7.4160 APE · 1 APE ≈ 0.134843 DOT (market prices, 8 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 28 DOT. The exact minimum and maximum DOT 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; DOT on Subscan; APE on Etherscan | | Reverse swap | [APE to DOT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ape-dot/) | ## How much APE you get (quoted 8 Oct 2026, 12:28 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 100 DOT | 728.5607 APE | | 500 DOT | 3,653.06 APE | | 2500 DOT | 18,272.27 APE | ## How to swap DOT to APE 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-ape/ and enter the amount of DOT to send. 2. Paste the APE address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the DOT address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the DOT to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive APE in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## Polkadot to ApeCoin: DOT from Asset Hub, APE on Ethereum mainnet DOT is used for staking, OpenGov voting and fees on Polkadot. APE is the ERC-20 token of the Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem, used in its games and NFT trading. This pair moves value from Polkadot into that Ethereum NFT and gaming scene, and the APE is sent to your own 0x address with no account. Since the November 2025 migration, DOT balances sit on Polkadot Asset Hub, so the deposit comes from there and is credited in under a minute. The APE payout then confirms on Ethereum in a few minutes, and most swaps finish in 5 to 15 minutes. APE is also the gas coin of ApeChain, an Arbitrum-based network, but this pair pays the ERC-20 token on Ethereum mainnet. ### Tips - Enter an Ethereum mainnet address (0x plus 40 hexadecimal characters) from MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. A Polkadot address starting with 1 cannot receive APE. - Send DOT from Nova Wallet, Talisman or SubWallet and enter that address as the refund address. Every Polkadot account must keep a small existential deposit, and your wallet warns you if a transfer would drop below it. - Keep some ETH on the receiving address. Moving ERC-20 APE on Ethereum costs gas in ETH. ### Can I buy APE with DOT without KYC? Yes. A standard swap needs no account, email or ID. Paste your Ethereum address, check the floating rate and send DOT from Asset Hub. ### My DOT is staked or in a nomination pool. Can I swap it? Only once it is free. Unbond it in your wallet, wait for the unbonding period to end and withdraw it to your transferable balance. Then send it from Asset Hub. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap DOT to APE on GhostSwap? Most DOT to APE swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the DOT deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Polkadot, then the APE is sent to your wallet, and Ethereum confirms the payout in about 2–5 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 DOT in APE? 1 DOT is worth about 7.4160 APE at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 8 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the APE network fee. The minimum for this pair is about 28 DOT. The rate floats with the market until your DOT deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### What are the fees for converting Polkadot to ApeCoin? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the APE amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Polkadot network fee for your deposit is paid in DOT by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive APE? To receive ApeCoin from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum (ERC-20) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your APE address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the APE address? Use an Ethereum address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending APE to an address on another network can lose the coins. ### Can I track my DOT to APE 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 DOT payment on Subscan (https://polkadot.subscan.io) and your incoming APE on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange DOT for APE on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your DOT deposit is converted and the APE is sent straight to the Ethereum address you enter, so check that address twice, Ethereum transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain DOT to APE swap work? Polkadot lives on Polkadot and ApeCoin on Ethereum, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your DOT on Polkadot and pays native APE on Ethereum, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my DOT to APE exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the DOT is refunded to the Polkadot 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: APE to DOT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ape-dot/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ape-dot.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)