# Optimism to PAX Gold (OP to PAXG) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Optimism (OP, a token on OP Mainnet) and receive PAX Gold (PAXG, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. PAX Gold tracks the price of physical gold, so this swap moves value from OP into a gold-backed token. Most OP to PAXG swaps finish in 5–15 minutes.

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

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Optimism (OP), token on OP Mainnet |
| You receive | PAX Gold (PAXG), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| Your PAXG address | Ethereum address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH on OP Mainnet, so keep a little ETH on OP Mainnet next to your OP |
| Deposit confirmation | About a minute on OP Mainnet |
| PAXG payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes |
| Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your PAXG is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 OP ≈ 0.0000320196 PAXG · 1 PAXG ≈ 31,230.88 OP (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum OP 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; OP on Optimistic Etherscan; PAXG on Etherscan |
| Reverse swap | [PAXG to OP](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/paxg-op/) |

## How to swap OP to PAXG

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

## FAQ

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

Most OP to PAXG swaps finish in 5–15 minutes. Your OP deposit needs about a minute to confirm on OP Mainnet; after that the PAXG is sent to your wallet and Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

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

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Ethereum address that should receive the PAXG, send OP from your own wallet, and the PAXG goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload.

### What are the fees for converting Optimism to PAX Gold?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the PAXG amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, your wallet needs a little ETH on OP Mainnet to pay the OP Mainnet network fee for sending OP.

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

To receive PAX Gold from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum network before starting the exchange. Double-check your PAXG address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the PAXG address?

Use a Ethereum address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending PAXG to an address on another network can lose the coins.

### Can I track my OP to PAXG 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 OP payment on Optimistic Etherscan (https://optimistic.etherscan.io) and your incoming PAXG on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io).

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

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

### How does a cross-chain OP to PAXG swap work?

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

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

If a swap cannot be completed, the OP is refunded to the OP Mainnet 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: PAXG to OP](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/paxg-op/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/paxg-op.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)