# Tether Gold to Degen (XAUT to DEGEN) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Tether Gold (XAUT, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) and receive Degen (DEGEN, a token on Base (Ethereum layer 2)) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Ethereum to Base, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most XAUT to DEGEN swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xaut-degen/
Updated: 2026-10-02

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Tether Gold (XAUT), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| You receive | Degen (DEGEN), token on Base (Ethereum layer 2) |
| Your DEGEN address | Base address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask or Rabby |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH, so keep a little ETH next to your XAUT |
| Deposit confirmation | About 2–5 minutes on Ethereum |
| DEGEN payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Base confirms it in about a minute |
| Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your DEGEN is sent |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum XAUT 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; XAUT on Etherscan; DEGEN on BaseScan |
| Reverse swap | [DEGEN to XAUT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/degen-xaut/) |

## How to swap XAUT to DEGEN

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

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap XAUT to DEGEN on GhostSwap?

Most XAUT to DEGEN swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the XAUT deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum, then the DEGEN is sent to your wallet, and Base confirms the payout in about a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange XAUT to DEGEN?

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

### What are the fees for converting Tether Gold to Degen?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the DEGEN 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 XAUT.

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

To receive Degen from your swap, we recommend using Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask or Rabby. Make sure your wallet supports the Base (Ethereum layer 2) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your DEGEN address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the DEGEN address?

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

### Can I track my XAUT to DEGEN 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 XAUT payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) and your incoming DEGEN on BaseScan (https://basescan.org).

### Is it safe to exchange XAUT for DEGEN on GhostSwap?

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

### How does a cross-chain XAUT to DEGEN swap work?

Tether Gold lives on Ethereum and Degen on Base, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your XAUT on Ethereum and pays native DEGEN on Base, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my XAUT to DEGEN exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the XAUT 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: DEGEN to XAUT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/degen-xaut/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/degen-xaut.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)