# The Sandbox to Cardano (SAND to ADA): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send The Sandbox (SAND, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) and receive Cardano (ADA) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Ethereum to Cardano, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most SAND to ADA swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/sand-ada/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | The Sandbox (SAND), ERC-20 token on Ethereum | | You receive | Cardano (ADA) | | Your ADA address | Cardano address that starts with addr1. Wallets: Eternl, Lace or VESPR | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH, so keep a little ETH next to your SAND | | Deposit confirmation | About 2–5 minutes on Ethereum | | 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 | 10–25 minutes until your ADA is sent | | Reference rate | 1 SAND ≈ 0.289140 ADA · 1 ADA ≈ 3.4585 SAND (market prices, 8 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum SAND 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; SAND on Etherscan; ADA on Cardanoscan | | Reverse swap | [ADA to SAND](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-sand/) | ## How to swap SAND to ADA 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/sand-ada/ and enter the amount of SAND to send. 2. Paste the ADA address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the SAND address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the SAND 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 SAND to ADA on GhostSwap? Most SAND to ADA swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the SAND deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum, 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 SAND in ADA? 1 SAND is worth about 0.289140 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 SAND deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange SAND to ADA? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Cardano address that should receive the ADA, send SAND 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 The Sandbox 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, your wallet needs a little ETH to pay the Ethereum network fee for sending SAND. ### 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 SAND 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 SAND payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) and your incoming ADA on Cardanoscan (https://cardanoscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange SAND for ADA on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your SAND 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 SAND to ADA swap work? The Sandbox lives on Ethereum and Cardano on Cardano, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your SAND on Ethereum and pays native ADA on Cardano, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my SAND to ADA exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the SAND 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: ADA to SAND](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-sand/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-sand.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)