# Hedera Hashgraph to Cardano (HBAR to ADA) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) on Hedera and receive Cardano (ADA) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Hedera to Cardano, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most HBAR to ADA swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/hbar-ada/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR), Hedera | | You receive | Cardano (ADA) | | Your ADA address | Cardano address that starts with addr1. Wallets: Eternl, Lace or VESPR | | Deposit Memo | If the deposit screen shows a Memo for your HBAR, include it exactly. | | Deposit network fee | Paid in HBAR by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | A few seconds on Hedera | | ADA payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Cardano confirms it in a few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds) | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your ADA is sent | | Reference rate | 1 HBAR ≈ 0.414783 ADA · 1 ADA ≈ 2.4109 HBAR (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum HBAR 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; HBAR on HashScan; ADA on Cardanoscan | | Reverse swap | [ADA to HBAR](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-hbar/) | ## How to swap HBAR to ADA 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/hbar-ada/ and enter the amount of HBAR to send. 2. Paste the ADA address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the HBAR address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the HBAR to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive ADA in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap HBAR to ADA on GhostSwap? Most HBAR to ADA swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the HBAR deposit needs a few seconds to confirm on Hedera, then the ADA is sent to your wallet, and Cardano confirms the payout in a few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds). Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 HBAR in ADA? 1 HBAR is worth about 0.414783 ADA at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 2 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the ADA network fee. The rate floats with the market until your HBAR deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange HBAR to ADA? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Cardano address that should receive the ADA, send HBAR from your own wallet, and the ADA goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Hedera Hashgraph to Cardano? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ADA amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Hedera network fee for your deposit is paid in HBAR by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive ADA? To receive Cardano from your swap, we recommend using Eternl, Lace or VESPR. Make sure your wallet supports the Cardano network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ADA address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ADA address? Use a Cardano address: it starts with addr1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my HBAR to ADA 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 HBAR payment on HashScan (https://hashscan.io) and your incoming ADA on Cardanoscan (https://cardanoscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange HBAR for ADA on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your HBAR deposit is converted and the ADA is sent straight to the Cardano address you enter, so check that address twice — Cardano transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain HBAR to ADA swap work? Hedera Hashgraph lives on Hedera and Cardano on Cardano, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your HBAR on Hedera and pays native ADA on Cardano, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my HBAR to ADA exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the HBAR is refunded to the Hedera 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: ADA to HBAR](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-hbar/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-hbar.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)