# Bittensor to Link (TAO to LINK): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Bittensor (TAO) and receive Link (LINK, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bittensor to Ethereum, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most TAO to LINK swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-link/
Updated: 2026-10-10

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bittensor (TAO) |
| You receive | Link (LINK), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| Your LINK address | Ethereum address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in TAO by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | A few minutes on Bittensor |
| LINK payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your LINK is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 TAO ≈ 21.5004 LINK · 1 LINK ≈ 0.046511 TAO (market prices, 10 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 0.11 TAO. 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; LINK on Etherscan |
| Reverse swap | [LINK to TAO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/link-tao/) |

## How much LINK you get (quoted 10 Oct 2026, 00:11 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 0.5 TAO | 10.5645 LINK |
| 1 TAO | 21.1570 LINK |
| 2.5 TAO | 52.9327 LINK |
| 5 TAO | 105.8881 LINK |

## How to swap TAO to LINK

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-link/ and enter the amount of TAO to send.
2. Paste the LINK 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 LINK in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## TAO to LINK: from Bittensor to Chainlink on Ethereum

This pair swaps native TAO into LINK, the token used to pay Chainlink oracle node operators and to stake in Chainlink. LINK on this pair is the ERC-20 token on Ethereum mainnet, so the payout goes to a 0x address rather than a Bittensor one. It suits Bittensor miners and stakers who want part of their TAO in an Ethereum token, without an exchange account.

Only free TAO in your coldkey can be sent. Since the dynamic TAO upgrade in February 2025, stake in a subnet is held as that subnet's alpha token, so unstake it back to TAO first. After that, the TAO deposit is usually credited within a few minutes, the LINK confirms on Ethereum in about 2–5 minutes, and most swaps finish in 10 to 25 minutes.

### Tips

- Use an Ethereum address from MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger (0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters). A Bittensor address starting with 5 cannot receive LINK.
- This pair pays LINK on Ethereum, which needs ETH for gas when you move it. LINK on BNB Smart Chain is a separate coin in the exchange box.
- Send TAO from your coldkey in Talisman or Nova Wallet and enter that address as the refund address.

### Can I swap TAO to LINK without KYC?

Yes. There is no account, email or ID for a standard swap. Enter your Ethereum address, check the floating rate and send the TAO from your own wallet.

### Will the LINK show up in my wallet automatically?

Most Ethereum wallets list LINK on their own. If yours does not, add it as a custom token with the contract 0x514910771AF9Ca656af840dff83E8264EcF986CA, or look up your address on Etherscan.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap TAO to LINK on GhostSwap?

Most TAO to LINK swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the TAO deposit needs a few minutes to confirm on Bittensor, then the LINK is sent to your wallet, and Ethereum confirms the payout in about 2–5 minutes.

### How much is 1 TAO in LINK?

At 10 Oct 2026, 00:11 UTC, 1 TAO swapped to about 21.1570 LINK on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.11 TAO. The Bittensor network fee for sending the TAO is paid separately, in TAO. The rate floats with the market until your TAO deposit confirms.

### Can I send TAO straight to my LINK address?

No. TAO moves on Bittensor and LINK on Ethereum, so TAO can only be sent to a Bittensor address. To swap, send the TAO to the one-time deposit address GhostSwap shows, and the LINK is paid to the Ethereum address you enter, with no bridge or wrapped token.

### What wallet and address do I need to receive LINK?

Use an Ethereum address from a wallet you control, such as MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. The address starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Sending LINK to an address on another network can lose the coins. GhostSwap never holds your funds: the LINK is sent straight to the address you enter.

### What happens if my TAO to LINK exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the TAO is refunded to the Bittensor address you entered as the sender address.

## Related

- [Reverse: LINK to TAO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/link-tao/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/link-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)