# NEAR Protocol to Bittensor (NEAR to TAO): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on NEAR and receive Bittensor (TAO) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from NEAR to Bittensor, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most NEAR to TAO swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/nearmainnet-tao/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | NEAR Protocol (NEAR), NEAR | | 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 NEAR by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | A few seconds on NEAR | | TAO payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Bittensor confirms it in a few minutes | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your TAO is sent | | Reference rate | 1 NEAR ≈ 0.018692 TAO · 1 TAO ≈ 53.4991 NEAR (market prices, 11 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; TAO on Taostats | | Reverse swap | [TAO to NEAR](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-nearmainnet/) | ## How to swap NEAR to TAO 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/nearmainnet-tao/ and enter the amount of NEAR to send. 2. Paste the TAO 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 TAO in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap NEAR to TAO on GhostSwap? Most NEAR to TAO swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the NEAR deposit needs a few seconds to confirm on NEAR, 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 NEAR in TAO? 1 NEAR is worth about 0.018692 TAO at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 11 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the TAO 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 TAO? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Bittensor address that should receive the TAO, send NEAR from your own wallet, and the TAO goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting NEAR Protocol 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 NEAR network fee for your deposit is paid in NEAR 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 NEAR 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 NEAR payment on NearBlocks (https://nearblocks.io) and your incoming TAO on Taostats (https://taostats.io). ### Is it safe to exchange NEAR for TAO on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your NEAR 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 NEAR to TAO swap work? NEAR Protocol lives on NEAR and Bittensor on Bittensor, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your NEAR on NEAR and pays native TAO on Bittensor, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my NEAR to TAO 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: TAO to NEAR](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-nearmainnet/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-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)