DOT to OP: Exchange Polkadot for Optimism Without KYC

Send Polkadot (DOT) and receive Optimism (OP, a token on OP Mainnet) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Polkadot to OP Mainnet, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens.

  • 5–15 min
  • No account · No KYC
  • Non-custodial
  • Fees included in quote
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DOT
Polkadot
Price:
$1.10
24h Change:
-2.96%
Market Cap:
$1.87B
Volume (24h):
$152.70M
Circulating Supply:
1.71B DOT
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OP
Optimism
Price:
$0.1222
24h Change:
1.64%
Market Cap:
$281.01M
Volume (24h):
$79.71M
Circulating Supply:
2.30B OP

Data by CoinGecko

DOT to OP Exchange Rate

1 DOT = 8.9801 OP

The 1 Polkadot to Optimism reference rate at market prices, before fees. The exact amount, minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.

Live market rate

DOT to OP swap at a glance

Everything that is specific to swapping Polkadot to Optimism on GhostSwap.

Polkadot (DOT)You send · Polkadot network
Optimism (OP)You receive · token on OP Mainnet

It is a cross-chain swap from Polkadot to OP Mainnet, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens.

Swap time
5–15 minuntil your OP is sent
Network fee
Paid in DOTby your wallet
Account / KYC
NoneNo sign-up, email or ID for standard swaps
Tracking
Live status pageDOT on Subscan · OP on Optimistic Etherscan
Your OP address
OP Mainnet addressIt starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask or Rabby.
Reference rate
1 DOT ≈ 8.9801 OP1 OP ≈ 0.111357 DOT · market prices, 8 Oct 2026
  1. Send DOTUnder a minute to confirm on Polkadot
  2. GhostSwap swaps itAt the floating rate, fees already in the quote
  3. Receive OPSent to your address; OP Mainnet confirms in about a minute
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026Reverse: OP to DOT

DOT to OP Live Price Chart

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Reference market prices, updated live

DOT

What is Polkadot?

Polkadot (DOT) is a multi-chain protocol that connects different blockchains into a unified network, enabling them to communicate and share data securely. Founded by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood, Polkadot uses a unique relay chain architecture with specialized parachains that can be optimized for different use cases. DOT tokens are used for governance, staking, and bonding parachains to the network. Polkadot's vision of an interoperable blockchain ecosystem addresses one of crypto's biggest challenges — fragmented liquidity and isolated chains.

OP

What is Optimism?

Optimism (OP) is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses optimistic rollups to make transactions faster and significantly cheaper than on Ethereum mainnet. Optimism is known for its retroactive public goods funding model, which directs network revenue toward open-source projects that benefit the ecosystem. OP is the governance token used for voting on protocol decisions and treasury allocation. Major DeFi protocols including Aave, Uniswap, and Synthetix are deployed on Optimism.

DOT → OP

Why Swap DOT for OP?

Converting Polkadot to Optimism on GhostSwap moves your funds from DOT into OP without KYC or account creation. Polkadot is used for cross-chain interoperability, staking, and parachain governance. Optimism is used for governance of the Optimism Superchain.

Two different networks

DOT runs on Polkadot and OP on OP Mainnet; GhostSwap swaps between them in one step.

About Optimism

Optimism is used for governance of the Optimism Superchain.

No KYC or exchange accounts

GhostSwap processes your DOT to OP swap without sign-ups, identity verification, or personal data. Just a wallet address.

Exchange DOT for OP on GhostSwap. Most swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes after you send, with no registration and no verification for standard swaps.

DOT

Convert Polkadot to Optimism

DOTOP at market price
25DOT224.5025OP
50DOT449.0050OP
100DOT898.0100OP
250DOT2,245.02OP
500DOT4,490.05OP
1,000DOT8,980.10OP
5,000DOT44,900.50OP
10,000DOT89,801.00OP

At market prices of $1.0970 per DOT and $0.122159 per OP (8 Oct 2026), 500 DOT is worth about 4,490.05 OP. Your exact amount, after network fees, is shown in the exchange box before you send.

OP

Convert Optimism to Polkadot

OPDOT at market price
250OP27.8393DOT
500OP55.6787DOT
1,000OP111.3573DOT
2,500OP278.3933DOT
5,000OP556.7867DOT
10,000OP1,113.57DOT
50,000OP5,567.87DOT
100,000OP11,135.73DOT

Going the other way, 5,000 OP is worth about 556.7867 DOT at the same prices.

How to Exchange Polkadot to Optimism

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Select Crypto Currency

Select DOT and OP

Pick DOT in “You send” and OP in “You get”, then enter the amount. The box shows how much OP you get and the minimum DOT for this pair.

Select Wallet Address
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Enter Optimism Address

Paste the OP Mainnet address that should receive the OP (it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters). Then enter the Polkadot address you send DOT from; a refund, if ever needed, goes there.

Sent Crypto Currency
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Send Polkadot

Send exactly the amount shown from your own Polkadot wallet to the one-time deposit address.

Receive Crypto

Receive Optimism

Your OP is usually paid out 5–15 minutes after you send your DOT, and OP Mainnet then confirms it in about a minute. Follow each step on the status page with your swap ID.

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DOT to OP: questions and answers

Everything you need to know about exchanging DOT to OP on GhostSwap.

How long does it take to swap DOT to OP on GhostSwap?
Most DOT to OP swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the DOT deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Polkadot, then the OP is sent to your wallet, and OP Mainnet confirms the payout in about a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes.
How much is 1 DOT in OP?
1 DOT is worth about 8.9801 OP 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 OP 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 OP?
No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the OP Mainnet address that should receive the OP, send DOT from your own wallet, and the OP goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload.
What are the fees for converting Polkadot to Optimism?
The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the OP 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 OP?
To receive Optimism from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask or Rabby. Make sure your wallet supports the OP Mainnet (Ethereum layer 2) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your OP address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.
What format is the OP address?
Use an OP Mainnet address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending OP to an address on another network can lose the coins.
Can I track my DOT to OP 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 OP on Optimistic Etherscan (https://optimistic.etherscan.io).
Is it safe to exchange DOT for OP on GhostSwap?
GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your DOT deposit is converted and the OP is sent straight to the OP Mainnet address you enter, so check that address twice, OP Mainnet transfers cannot be reversed.
How does a cross-chain DOT to OP swap work?
Polkadot lives on Polkadot and Optimism on OP Mainnet, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your DOT on Polkadot and pays native OP on OP Mainnet, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.
What happens if my DOT to OP 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.