# Bittensor to USD Coin (TAO to USDC): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Bittensor (TAO) and receive USD Coin (USDC, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. Swapping into USDC locks in a dollar value without selling on a centralized exchange. Most TAO to USDC swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-usdc/ Updated: 2026-10-09 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bittensor (TAO) | | You receive | USD Coin (USDC), ERC-20 token on Ethereum | | Your USDC 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 | | USDC 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 USDC is sent | | Reference rate | 1 TAO ≈ 276.2046 USDC · 1 USDC ≈ 0.003621 TAO (market prices, 9 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; USDC on Etherscan | | Reverse swap | [USDC to TAO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/usdc-tao/) | ## How much USDC you get (quoted 9 Oct 2026, 11:59 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 0.5 TAO | 135.6824 USDC | | 1 TAO | 271.6946 USDC | | 2.5 TAO | 679.7411 USDC | | 5 TAO | 1,359.79 USDC | ## How to swap TAO to USDC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/tao-usdc/ and enter the amount of TAO to send. 2. Paste the USDC 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 USDC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## Bittensor to USDC: turning TAO into dollars on Ethereum TAO to USDC converts native Bittensor TAO into USD Coin on Ethereum. Subnet miners and validators often earn TAO and want part of it in a stable dollar token, for expenses or for Ethereum apps. The USDC is paid to the 0x address you enter, with no account. Bittensor adds a block about every 12 seconds, and the TAO deposit is usually credited within a few minutes. Most swaps finish in 10 to 25 minutes, with the USDC confirming on Ethereum in about 2–5 minutes at the end. Holding USDC needs no ETH, but every later transfer of it pays gas in ETH. ### Tips - The USDC goes to an Ethereum address (0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters). A Bittensor coldkey starting with 5 cannot receive it. - Send free TAO, not stake, from your coldkey in Talisman, Nova Wallet or btcli, and enter that coldkey address as the refund address. - On Etherscan, Circle's USDC contract is 0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48. Use it to check the payout or to add USDC to your wallet. ### Can I swap TAO to USDC without KYC? Yes. No account, email or ID is needed for a standard swap. Paste your Ethereum address, check the floating rate and send the TAO. ### Can I receive USDC on Solana or Base instead? Yes. USDC on Solana and USDC on Base are separate coins in the exchange box. Pick one as the coin you receive and paste an address for that network. This pair pays USDC on Ethereum mainnet. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap TAO to USDC on GhostSwap? Most TAO to USDC swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the TAO deposit needs a few minutes to confirm on Bittensor, then the USDC is sent to your wallet, and Ethereum confirms the payout in about 2–5 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 TAO in USDC? At 9 Oct 2026, 11:59 UTC, 1 TAO swapped to about 271.6946 USDC on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.11 TAO. The rate floats with the market until your TAO deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### What are the fees for converting Bittensor to USD Coin? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the USDC 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 USDC? To receive USD Coin from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum (ERC-20) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your USDC address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the USDC address? Use an 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 USDC to an address on another network can lose the coins. ### Can I track my TAO to USDC 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 USDC on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange TAO for USDC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your TAO deposit is converted and the USDC is sent straight to the Ethereum address you enter, so check that address twice, Ethereum transfers cannot be reversed. ### Why swap TAO to USDC? Converting Bittensor to USD Coin moves the value into a dollar-pegged stablecoin in your own wallet, without using a centralized exchange or going through KYC. ### What happens if my TAO to USDC 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: USDC to TAO](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/usdc-tao/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/usdc-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)