Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much LTC to send and enter your Optimism address on Optimism mainnet.
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Hit Exchange to open your order page with the live rate and deposit details.
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Transfer LTC to the address on your order — after confirmations, OP is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Litecoin typically needs a few confirmations before the swap continues.
- Blocks target 2.5 minutes — still subject to mempool delays.
- Use a standard Litecoin mainnet address (Legacy, SegWit, or M-address formats supported on most routes).
- OP not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Litecoin — Bitcoin's first fork
Litecoin (LTC) is a 2011 Bitcoin fork created by Charlie Lee, with early input from other developers including a former Google engineer. It keeps peer-to-peer transfers but targets faster blocks and lower everyday fees. Traders often call it "digital silver."
The speed and fees of the Litecoin blockchain
When you fund a swap with LTC, ~2.5-minute blocks help deposits confirm sooner than on many busier chains.
Typical fees stay low — about 0.0004 LTC (~$0.02 at current prices). Leave a little extra for the miner fee so the full amount you intend to send reaches the deposit address.
Litecoin address formats
If a send fails, your wallet may be using an unsupported address type for this route.
Contact support with your order ID before retrying on a different format.
Optimism — Ethereum L2 with low fees
OP is the governance token of Optimism — an Ethereum rollup with fast, low-cost transfers and deep Superchain liquidity.
OP not received?
Confirm your wallet is on Optimism mainnet and fully synced.
OP payout tips
- Payouts go to Optimism — verify your wallet RPC is set to Optimism, not Ethereum mainnet.
- Check Optimistic Etherscan with the payout tx hash from your order page.
- Allow a minute for your wallet to refresh after the explorer shows the transfer.
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 LTC to OP?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Litecoin to Optimism swaps.
How long does LTC to OP take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Litecoin mainnet and Optimism mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is LTC to OP non-custodial?
Yes. You send LTC from your wallet and receive OP directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send LTC on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Litecoin mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.