# Bittensor to Bitcoin (TAO to BTC): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Bittensor (TAO) and receive Bitcoin (BTC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bittensor to Bitcoin, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most TAO to BTC swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-btc/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bittensor (TAO) | | You receive | Bitcoin (BTC) | | Your BTC address | Bitcoin address that starts with bc1, 3 or 1. Wallets: Sparrow, Electrum or a hardware wallet | | Deposit network fee | Paid in TAO by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | A few minutes on Bittensor | | BTC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Bitcoin confirms it in 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) | | Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your BTC is sent | | Reference rate | 1 TAO ≈ 0.003566 BTC · 1 BTC ≈ 280.3985 TAO (market prices, 12 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum TAO 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; TAO on Taostats; BTC on mempool.space | | Reverse swap | [BTC to TAO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-tao/) | ## How to swap TAO to BTC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-btc/ and enter the amount of TAO to send. 2. Paste the BTC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the TAO address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the TAO to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive BTC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap TAO to BTC on GhostSwap? Most TAO to BTC swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the TAO deposit needs a few minutes to confirm on Bittensor, then the BTC is sent to your wallet, and Bitcoin confirms the payout in 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations). Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 TAO in BTC? 1 TAO is worth about 0.003566 BTC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 12 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the BTC network fee. The rate floats with the market until your TAO deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange TAO to BTC? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Bitcoin address that should receive the BTC, send TAO from your own wallet, and the BTC goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Bittensor to Bitcoin? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the BTC amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Bittensor network fee for your deposit is paid in TAO by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive BTC? To receive Bitcoin from your swap, we recommend using Sparrow, Electrum or a hardware wallet. Make sure your wallet supports the Bitcoin network before starting the exchange. Double-check your BTC address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the BTC address? Use a Bitcoin address: it starts with bc1, 3 or 1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my TAO to BTC 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 TAO payment on Taostats (https://taostats.io) and your incoming BTC on mempool.space (https://mempool.space). ### Is it safe to exchange TAO for BTC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your TAO deposit is converted and the BTC is sent straight to the Bitcoin address you enter, so check that address twice, Bitcoin transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain TAO to BTC swap work? Bittensor lives on Bittensor and Bitcoin on Bitcoin, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your TAO on Bittensor and pays native BTC on Bitcoin, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my TAO to BTC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the TAO is refunded to the Bittensor 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: BTC to TAO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-tao/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-tao.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)