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Market-rate quotes (may change before execution).
root@notkyc:~$ rates cached for everyone · ttl 60s · 0s
# Exchange Score No-KYC record? Rate You receive (1 SOL) Limits (SOL)
1 OctoSwap BEST A priv 87trust 70
// no on-platform swaps yet
1 SOL = 453.456464 ADA 453.456464 ADA min 85.542886 · max 14664.494692 swap on notkyc swap on OctoSwap →
2 FixedFloat D priv 45trust 67
0/1 KYC-free
1 SOL = 450.835 ADA 450.835 ADA min 0.01287 · max 1051.0352 swap on notkyc swap on FixedFloat →
3 Lizex C priv 62trust 70
1/1 KYC-free
1 SOL = 450.12323 ADA 450.12323 ADA min 0.73671425 · max 12156.38362808 swap on notkyc swap on Lizex →
4 Baltex D priv 40trust 65 1 SOL = 449.00632644 ADA 449.00632644 ADA min 0.01040361 swap on Baltex →
5 ChangeHero D priv 43trust 72 1 SOL = 448.306 ADA 448.306 ADA min 0.123 swap on ChangeHero →
6 StealthEX C priv 49trust 79
5/5 KYC-free
1 SOL = 447.946904 ADA 447.946904 ADA min 0.0103028 swap on notkyc swap on StealthEX →
7 PegasusSwap A+ priv 95trust 94
2/2 KYC-free
1 SOL = 446.39649 ADA 446.39649 ADA min 0.12218964 · max 3758.92622482 swap on notkyc swap on PegasusSwap →
8 Exolix C priv 49trust 80
6/6 KYC-free
1 SOL = 445.080658 ADA 445.080658 ADA min 0.59872923 · max 3758.92622482 swap on notkyc swap on Exolix →
9 SideShift C priv 48trust 78 1 SOL = 444.86132331 ADA 444.86132331 ADA min 0.03666585 · max 141.67841988 swap on SideShift →
10 XMRS C priv 61trust 71
6/6 KYC-free
1 SOL = 444.3479 ADA 444.3479 ADA min 1.2219 · max 12219.3968 swap on notkyc swap on XMRS →
11 GhostSwap C priv 65trust 60
3/4 KYC-free
1 SOL = 440.965735 ADA 440.965735 ADA min 0.3668041 · max 3667.55512963 swap on notkyc swap on GhostSwap →
OctoSwap BEST A
Rate1 SOL = 453.456464 ADA
You receive453.456464 ADA
Limitsmin 85.542886 · max 14664.494692 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 450.835 ADA
You receive450.835 ADA
Limitsmin 0.01287 · max 1051.0352 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 450.12323 ADA
You receive450.12323 ADA
Limitsmin 0.73671425 · max 12156.38362808 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 449.00632644 ADA
You receive449.00632644 ADA
Limitsmin 0.01040361 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 448.306 ADA
You receive448.306 ADA
Limitsmin 0.123 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 447.946904 ADA
You receive447.946904 ADA
Limitsmin 0.0103028 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 446.39649 ADA
You receive446.39649 ADA
Limitsmin 0.12218964 · max 3758.92622482 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 445.080658 ADA
You receive445.080658 ADA
Limitsmin 0.59872923 · max 3758.92622482 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 444.86132331 ADA
You receive444.86132331 ADA
Limitsmin 0.03666585 · max 141.67841988 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 444.3479 ADA
You receive444.3479 ADA
Limitsmin 1.2219 · max 12219.3968 SOL
Rate1 SOL = 440.965735 ADA
You receive440.965735 ADA
Limitsmin 0.3668041 · max 3667.55512963 SOL

Swapping SOL to ADA moves you from a high-throughput Rust/Move-adjacent ecosystem into Cardano's UTXO-based, peer-reviewed chain. Common reasons: rebalancing toward a slower-burn PoS asset, staking ADA for delegation rewards without a 2-year lockup, or exiting a Solana DeFi position into a cold-storable native asset. Aggregating no-KYC routes lets you compare effective rates after network fees without registering an account or exposing your wallet history.

// about this pair

SOL -> ADA: what makes this pair specific

SOL and ADA are both proof-of-stake assets but share no native bridge. Every swap is a custodial or non-custodial off-chain trade: the service receives SOL on Solana mainnet and sends ADA on the Cardano mainnet. Solana settles in roughly 400ms with sub-cent fees, so your deposit confirms almost instantly. Cardano payouts settle in one to two blocks (around 20-40 seconds for inclusion, longer for deep finality), and ADA withdrawals usually arrive within 2-5 minutes end-to-end.

Liquidity for this pair is solid - both assets sit in the top 10-15 by market cap and most aggregated routes price it directly rather than hopping through USDT. Spreads are typically tighter than mid-cap pairs but wider than SOL-ETH or ADA-BTC, since fewer market makers run dedicated SOL/ADA books.

Choosing a route and sizing your swap

  • Network match: confirm the deposit address is Solana mainnet (not an SPL wrapped variant) and the payout address is a Shelley-era ADA address starting with 'addr1'. Byron-era 'Ae2' or 'DdzFF' addresses still work on most services but some reject them.
  • Rate type: floating rates track the market until your SOL confirms; fixed rates lock a quote for 10-15 minutes but charge a wider spread (usually 0.5-1.5% extra).
  • Min/max: minimums for SOL -> ADA tend to sit around 0.1-0.3 SOL. Going below the floor causes a stuck transaction that requires manual refund.
  • Refund policy: check whether you must provide a Solana refund address upfront. Some services require it before the deposit, others ask only on failure.

Practical tips: avoid swapping during major Solana network congestion events - failed deposits delay quotes. For larger sizes (above ~500 SOL) split into two or three transactions to reduce slippage on floating rates. Always send a small test amount first if the route is unfamiliar.

// FAQ
Why not just bridge SOL to ADA directly?
There is no production-grade trustless bridge between Solana and Cardano. Wrapped SOL on Cardano (via projects like Milkomeda) exists but liquidity is thin and you end up holding a wrapped IOU rather than native ADA. A no-KYC swap gives you native ADA in your own Cardano wallet in one step.
How long does a SOL to ADA swap take end-to-end?
Typically 3-7 minutes. Solana confirmation is near-instant (one to two slots), the service's internal processing adds 30-90 seconds, and Cardano payout lands in the next block or two. Floating-rate swaps may take longer if the service waits for additional confirmations on large amounts.
Are there network fees on both sides?
Yes. You pay a Solana transaction fee (~0.000005 SOL) when sending the deposit, and the service deducts the Cardano network fee (~0.17 ADA) from the ADA payout. These are tiny relative to the swap amount but are already factored into the displayed quote on most aggregators.
Can I send SOL from a Solana DEX or LP position directly?
No. You need to unwind the LP or close the DEX position first so the SOL sits in a regular wallet you control. Most swap services only accept standard SPL transfers from a normal account, not program-derived addresses or contract interactions.
Will my ADA be ready to stake immediately after the swap?
Yes. Native ADA in a Shelley wallet can be delegated to a stake pool the moment it arrives - no lockup, no unbonding period. Rewards begin accruing after two epochs (about 10 days) and you can undelegate or move funds at any time without penalty.
What happens if I send less than the minimum?
The deposit gets flagged as below-minimum and the service holds it pending manual review. You will need to provide a Solana refund address (if you did not already) and wait - refunds typically take a few hours to a couple of days. Always check the minimum before sending.
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