# Lido DAO to Optimism (LDO to OP) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Lido DAO (LDO, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) 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 Ethereum to OP Mainnet, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most LDO to OP swaps finish in 10–25 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ldo-op/
Updated: 2026-10-02

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Lido DAO (LDO), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| You receive | Optimism (OP), token on OP Mainnet |
| Your OP address | OP Mainnet address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask or Rabby |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH, so keep a little ETH next to your LDO |
| Deposit confirmation | About 2–5 minutes on Ethereum |
| OP payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; OP Mainnet confirms it in about a minute |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your OP is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 LDO ≈ 3.4836 OP · 1 OP ≈ 0.287056 LDO (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum LDO 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; LDO on Etherscan; OP on Optimistic Etherscan |
| Reverse swap | [OP to LDO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-ldo/) |

## How to swap LDO to OP

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ldo-op/ and enter the amount of LDO to send.
2. Paste the OP address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the LDO address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the LDO to the one-time deposit address shown.
5. Receive OP in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap LDO to OP on GhostSwap?

Most LDO to OP swaps finish in 10–25 minutes. Your LDO deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum; after that the OP is sent to your wallet and OP Mainnet confirms it in about a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange LDO to OP?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the OP Mainnet address that should receive the OP, send LDO 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 Lido DAO 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, your wallet needs a little ETH to pay the Ethereum network fee for sending LDO.

### What wallet should I use to receive OP?

To receive Optimism from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask or Rabby (set to OP Mainnet). 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 a 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 LDO 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 LDO payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) and your incoming OP on Optimistic Etherscan (https://optimistic.etherscan.io).

### Is it safe to exchange LDO for OP on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your LDO 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 LDO to OP swap work?

Lido DAO lives on Ethereum and Optimism on OP Mainnet, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your LDO on Ethereum and pays native OP on OP Mainnet, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my LDO to OP exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the LDO 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: OP to LDO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-ldo/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-ldo.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)