Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much ETH to send and enter your Cardano address on Cardano mainnet.
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Hit Exchange to open your order page with the live rate and deposit details.
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Transfer ETH to the address on your order — after confirmations, ADA is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Base confirmations are usually fast — often within a minute.
- Send ETH on Base mainnet only — not Ethereum L1, Optimism, or Arbitrum unless your order says otherwise.
- Use a Base-compatible wallet and address (0x…). Leave enough ETH on Base for gas on top of the swap amount.
- ADA not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
ETH on Base — Coinbase L2
Native ETH on Base — Ethereum's value on Coinbase's L2 with low fees, fast finality, and growing on-chain activity.
ETH on Base mainnet
Use a Base wallet for deposits. Ethereum mainnet ETH is a different network — wrong-chain sends may not be credited.
Leave enough ETH on Base for gas in addition to the amount you swap.
Cardano — research-driven layer-1
ADA is the native token of Cardano — a proof-of-stake network focused on security and formal verification.
ADA payout delays
Resync your Cardano wallet if the order shows a sent transaction but balance is unchanged.
When will ADA arrive?
Cardano block times are around 20 seconds — payouts typically follow within several blocks.
- Use a Shelley-era Cardano address compatible with your wallet.
- Check a Cardano explorer with the payout tx hash from your order page.
- Allow a few extra minutes if your wallet is still syncing the latest epoch.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap ETH to ADA?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Ethereum (Base) to Cardano swaps.
How long does ETH to ADA take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Base mainnet and Cardano mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is ETH to ADA non-custodial?
Yes. You send ETH from your wallet and receive ADA directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send ETH on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Base mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.