# Tezos to Cardano (XTZ to ADA) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Tezos (XTZ) and receive Cardano (ADA) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Tezos to Cardano, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most XTZ to ADA swaps finish in 5–15 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xtz-ada/
Updated: 2026-10-01

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Tezos (XTZ) |
| You receive | Cardano (ADA) |
| Your ADA address | Cardano address that starts with addr1. Wallets: Eternl, Lace or Yoroi |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in XTZ by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | A few minutes on Tezos |
| 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 | 5–15 minutes until your ADA is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 XTZ ≈ 1.3134 ADA · 1 ADA ≈ 0.761361 XTZ (market prices, 1 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The minimum and maximum XTZ amounts are shown live in the exchange box |
| Account / KYC | None: no sign-up, no email, no ID |
| Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; XTZ on TzKT; ADA on Cardanoscan |
| Reverse swap | [ADA to XTZ](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-xtz/) |

## How to swap XTZ to ADA

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xtz-ada/ and enter the amount of XTZ to send.
2. Paste the ADA address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the XTZ address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the XTZ 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 XTZ to ADA on GhostSwap?

Most XTZ to ADA swaps finish in 5–15 minutes. Your XTZ deposit needs a few minutes to confirm on Tezos; after that the ADA is sent to your wallet and Cardano confirms it in a few minutes (blocks about every 20 seconds). Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange XTZ to ADA?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Cardano address that should receive the ADA, send XTZ 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 Tezos 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, the Tezos network fee for your deposit is paid in XTZ by your wallet.

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

To receive Cardano from your swap, we recommend using Yoroi, Eternl, or Daedalus wallet. 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 XTZ 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 XTZ payment on TzKT (https://tzkt.io) and your incoming ADA on CardanoScan (https://cardanoscan.io).

### Is it safe to exchange XTZ for ADA on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your XTZ 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 XTZ to ADA swap work?

Tezos lives on Tezos and Cardano on Cardano, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your XTZ on Tezos and pays native ADA on Cardano, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my XTZ to ADA exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the XTZ is refunded to the Tezos 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 XTZ](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ada-xtz/)
- [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)