# Ethereum to Bittensor (ETH to TAO): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Ethereum (ETH) and receive Bittensor (TAO) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Ethereum to Bittensor, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most ETH to TAO swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/eth-tao/ Updated: 2026-10-09 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Ethereum (ETH) | | You receive | Bittensor (TAO) | | Your TAO address | Bittensor address that starts with 5 (SS58 format). Wallets: Talisman or Nova Wallet | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | About 2–5 minutes on Ethereum | | TAO payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Bittensor confirms it in a few minutes | | Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your TAO is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ETH ≈ 9.1292 TAO · 1 TAO ≈ 0.109539 ETH (market prices, 9 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 0.012 ETH. The exact minimum and maximum ETH 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; ETH on Etherscan; TAO on Taostats | | Reverse swap | [TAO to ETH](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-eth/) | ## How much TAO you get (quoted 9 Oct 2026, 04:50 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 0.05 ETH | 0.449778 TAO | | 0.2 ETH | 1.8017 TAO | | 1 ETH | 9.0106 TAO | ## How to swap ETH to TAO 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/eth-tao/ and enter the amount of ETH to send. 2. Paste the TAO address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the ETH address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the ETH to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive TAO in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## ETH to TAO: buying Bittensor with Ether This pair turns Ether into TAO, the coin of Bittensor, a machine-learning network organised into subnets. People usually make this swap to stake TAO with a validator or to hold it in a Bittensor wallet. The TAO is paid on the native Bittensor chain to the address you enter, with no account. Ethereum confirms the ETH deposit in about 2 to 5 minutes. Bittensor adds a block about every 12 seconds, so the TAO payout appears shortly after it is sent. The payout needs an SS58 address, which looks nothing like your 0x Ethereum address. ### Tips - Bittensor addresses use the SS58 format and start with 5. Paste one from Talisman or Nova Wallet, never your 0x Ethereum address. - Send the ETH from an Ethereum wallet you control and enter that 0x address as the sender address, so a refund has somewhere to go. - If you plan to stake after the swap, keep a little TAO unstaked: transfers and staking actions on Bittensor pay their fees in TAO. ### Is an ID check needed to swap ETH to TAO? No. GhostSwap does not ask for an account, email or ID for standard swaps. Enter your Bittensor address, review the rate and send the ETH. ### Does the TAO arrive as a token on Ethereum? No. You receive native TAO on the Bittensor network, not a wrapped ERC20 version of it. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ETH to TAO on GhostSwap? Most ETH to TAO swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the ETH deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum, then the TAO is sent to your wallet, and Bittensor confirms the payout in a few minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 ETH in TAO? At 9 Oct 2026, 04:50 UTC, 1 ETH swapped to about 9.0106 TAO on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.012 ETH. The rate floats with the market until your ETH deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### What are the fees for converting Ethereum to Bittensor? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the TAO amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Ethereum network fee for your deposit is paid in ETH by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive TAO? To receive Bittensor from your swap, we recommend using Talisman or Nova Wallet. Make sure your wallet supports the Bittensor network before starting the exchange. Double-check your TAO address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the TAO address? Use a Bittensor address: it starts with 5 (SS58 format). Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my ETH to TAO 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 ETH payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) and your incoming TAO on Taostats (https://taostats.io). ### Is it safe to exchange ETH for TAO on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ETH deposit is converted and the TAO is sent straight to the Bittensor address you enter, so check that address twice, Bittensor transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain ETH to TAO swap work? Ethereum lives on Ethereum and Bittensor on Bittensor, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ETH on Ethereum and pays native TAO on Bittensor, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my ETH to TAO exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the ETH is refunded to the Ethereum 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: TAO to ETH](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-eth/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-eth.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)