Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much FIL 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 FIL to the address on your order — after confirmations, ADA is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Deposits on Filecoin mainnet follow that chain's confirmation times.
- Network congestion can occasionally delay inclusion — check status if stuck.
- Send only FIL on Filecoin mainnet to the address on your order page.
- 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.
Filecoin
Always match FIL on Filecoin mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Before you send
Use a wallet that supports Filecoin mainnet.
Verify the deposit network on your order page matches your wallet.
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 FIL to ADA?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Filecoin to Cardano swaps.
How long does FIL to ADA take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Filecoin mainnet and Cardano mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is FIL to ADA non-custodial?
Yes. You send FIL from your wallet and receive ADA directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send FIL on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Filecoin mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.