# NEAR Protocol to Cardano (NEAR to ADA): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on NEAR and receive Cardano (ADA) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from NEAR to Cardano, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most NEAR to ADA swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/nearmainnet-ada/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | NEAR Protocol (NEAR), NEAR | | You receive | Cardano (ADA) | | Your ADA address | Cardano address that starts with addr1. Wallets: Eternl, Lace or VESPR | | Deposit network fee | Paid in NEAR by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | A few seconds on NEAR | | 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 NEAR ≈ 20.6770 ADA · 1 ADA ≈ 0.048363 NEAR (market prices, 8 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum NEAR 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; NEAR on NearBlocks; ADA on Cardanoscan | | Reverse swap | [ADA to NEAR](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-nearmainnet/) | ## How to swap NEAR to ADA 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/nearmainnet-ada/ and enter the amount of NEAR to send. 2. Paste the ADA address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the NEAR address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the NEAR 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 NEAR to ADA on GhostSwap? Most NEAR to ADA swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the NEAR deposit needs a few seconds to confirm on NEAR, 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 NEAR in ADA? 1 NEAR is worth about 20.6770 ADA 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 ADA network fee. The rate floats with the market until your NEAR deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange NEAR to ADA? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Cardano address that should receive the ADA, send NEAR 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 NEAR Protocol 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 NEAR network fee for your deposit is paid in NEAR 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 NEAR 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 NEAR payment on NearBlocks (https://nearblocks.io) and your incoming ADA on Cardanoscan (https://cardanoscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange NEAR for ADA on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your NEAR 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 NEAR to ADA swap work? NEAR Protocol lives on NEAR and Cardano on Cardano, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your NEAR on NEAR and pays native ADA on Cardano, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my NEAR to ADA exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the NEAR is refunded to the NEAR 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 NEAR](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-nearmainnet/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-nearmainnet.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)