# Link to Monero (LINK to XMR): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Link (LINK, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) and receive Monero (XMR) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. Monero hides the sender, receiver and amount of every transfer, so the XMR you receive has no public link to your LINK history. Most LINK to XMR swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/link-xmr/
Updated: 2026-10-08

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Link (LINK), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| You receive | Monero (XMR) |
| Your XMR address | Monero address that is 95 characters and starts with 4 (standard) or 8 (subaddress). Wallets: Feather, Cake Wallet or Monero GUI |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH, so keep a little ETH next to your LINK |
| Deposit confirmation | About 2–5 minutes on Ethereum |
| XMR payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Monero confirms it in about 20 minutes (10 confirmations) |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your XMR is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 LINK ≈ 0.023491 XMR · 1 XMR ≈ 42.5695 LINK (market prices, 8 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 2.3 LINK. The exact minimum and maximum LINK 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; LINK on Etherscan |
| Reverse swap | [XMR to LINK](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xmr-link/) |

## How much XMR you get (quoted 8 Oct 2026, 08:27 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 10 LINK | 0.228004 XMR |
| 50 LINK | 1.1458 XMR |
| 250 LINK | 5.7333 XMR |

## How to swap LINK to XMR

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

## Chainlink LINK into Monero: network, staking and gas checks

LINK to XMR suits Chainlink holders who want part of their position in a coin with private transfers. LINK is a token on Ethereum, so every balance and transfer can be read on Etherscan, often next to the rest of the wallet's DeFi history. Monero transfers carry no visible amount or addresses, and GhostSwap swaps LINK for XMR without an account.

Ethereum needs about 2 to 5 minutes to confirm the LINK deposit, so most swaps finish in 10 to 25 minutes, and the XMR unlocks after 10 Monero confirmations, roughly 20 minutes. LINK is an ERC-677 token, an extension of ERC-20, so wallets send it like any other Ethereum token, with the gas paid in ETH rather than LINK.

### Tips

- Send LINK on Ethereum from MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger and enter that 0x address as the refund address. LINK on BNB Smart Chain is a separate coin in the exchange box, and LINK on Arbitrum, Polygon or other networks does not belong in this deposit.
- If your wallet lists more than one LINK, check the contract: LINK on Ethereum is 0x514910771AF9Ca656af840dff83E8264EcF986CA.
- For the payout, copy a standard (4...) or subaddress (8...) Monero address from your wallet.

### Can I swap LINK to XMR without KYC?

Yes. No account, email or ID is needed for a standard swap. Your Monero address receives the XMR, your Ethereum address is the refund address, and the floating rate is shown before you send the LINK.

### Can I swap LINK that is staked?

Not until it is back in your wallet. Unstaking from Chainlink Staking v0.2 starts a 28-day cooldown, followed by a 7-day window to withdraw; LINK not withdrawn in that window is staked again automatically. Liquid staking tokens such as stLINK are separate tokens, not LINK.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap LINK to XMR on GhostSwap?

Most LINK to XMR swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the LINK deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum, then the XMR is sent to your wallet, and Monero confirms the payout in about 20 minutes (10 confirmations). Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### How much XMR do I get for 250 LINK?

At 8 Oct 2026, 08:27 UTC, 250 LINK swapped to about 5.7333 XMR on GhostSwap, after the service fee and the XMR network fee. The rate floats with the market, so the exchange box shows the exact live amount before you send.

### What are the fees for converting Link to Monero?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the XMR 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 LINK.

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

To receive Monero from your swap, we recommend using Feather, Cake Wallet or Monero GUI. MetaMask and other Ethereum wallets do not support Monero. Make sure your wallet supports the Monero network before starting the exchange. Double-check your XMR address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the XMR address?

Use a Monero address: it is 95 characters and starts with 4 (standard) or 8 (subaddress). Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my LINK to XMR 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 LINK payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io).

### Is it safe to exchange LINK for XMR on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your LINK deposit is converted and the XMR is sent straight to the Monero address you enter, so check that address twice, Monero transfers cannot be reversed.

### Can my LINK to XMR swap be traced?

Your LINK transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Ethereum (ERC-20) blockchain since Link is transparent: visible on Etherscan. However, once your XMR arrives in your wallet, Monero is private by default: ring signatures, stealth addresses and RingCT hide the sender, the receiver and the amount of every transaction. By swapping LINK to XMR on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together.

### How does a cross-chain LINK to XMR swap work?

Link lives on Ethereum and Monero on Monero, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your LINK on Ethereum and pays native XMR on Monero, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my LINK to XMR exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the LINK 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: XMR to LINK](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xmr-link/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xmr-link.md))
- [No-KYC Monero exchange: all routes, minimums and times](https://ghostswap.io/monero-exchange/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/monero-exchange.md))
- [No-KYC Monero exchanges compared](https://ghostswap.io/no-kyc-monero-exchanges/)
- [All GhostSwap pairs](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/)
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