# Polkadot to Filecoin (DOT to FIL): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Polkadot (DOT) and receive Filecoin (FIL) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Polkadot to Filecoin, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most DOT to FIL swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-fil/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Polkadot (DOT) | | You receive | Filecoin (FIL) | | Your FIL address | Filecoin address that usually starts with f1. Wallets: Ledger or Glif | | Deposit network fee | Paid in DOT by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | Under a minute on Polkadot | | FIL payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Filecoin confirms it in a few minutes | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your FIL is sent | | Reference rate | 1 DOT ≈ 1.0204 FIL · 1 FIL ≈ 0.980000 DOT (market prices, 8 Oct 2026) | | Limits | 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; FIL on Filfox | | Reverse swap | [FIL to DOT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/fil-dot/) | ## How to swap DOT to FIL 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-fil/ and enter the amount of DOT to send. 2. Paste the FIL 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 FIL in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap DOT to FIL on GhostSwap? Most DOT to FIL swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the DOT deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Polkadot, then the FIL is sent to your wallet, and Filecoin confirms the payout in a few minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 DOT in FIL? 1 DOT is worth about 1.0204 FIL 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 FIL network fee. The rate floats with the market until your DOT deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange DOT to FIL? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Filecoin address that should receive the FIL, send DOT from your own wallet, and the FIL goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Polkadot to Filecoin? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the FIL 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 FIL? To receive Filecoin from your swap, we recommend using Ledger or Glif. Make sure your wallet supports the Filecoin network before starting the exchange. Double-check your FIL address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the FIL address? Use a Filecoin address: it usually starts with f1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my DOT to FIL 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 FIL on Filfox (https://filfox.info). ### Is it safe to exchange DOT for FIL on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your DOT deposit is converted and the FIL is sent straight to the Filecoin address you enter, so check that address twice, Filecoin transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain DOT to FIL swap work? Polkadot lives on Polkadot and Filecoin on Filecoin, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your DOT on Polkadot and pays native FIL on Filecoin, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my DOT to FIL 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: FIL to DOT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/fil-dot/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/fil-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)