Exchange in 3 steps
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Set the ADA amount and paste your Polkadot payout address on Polkadot mainnet.
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Create the order to lock the quote and see the deposit address.
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Send ADA to that deposit. After confirmations, DOT is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Cardano deposits need several confirmations before the swap proceeds.
- Block times are around 20 seconds but can vary with network load.
- Use a Shelley-era Cardano address — legacy Byron formats may not be supported on all routes.
- DOT not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Cardano — research-driven layer-1
ADA is the native token of Cardano — a proof-of-stake network focused on security and formal verification.
Sending ADA
Send native ADA on Cardano mainnet from a compatible wallet.
Leave enough ADA for the transaction fee in addition to your swap amount.
Polkadot
Always match DOT on Polkadot mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Receiving DOT
Your wallet must be on Polkadot mainnet.
Allow a few minutes after the order shows sent before opening support.
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
Is identity verification required to trade ADA for DOT?
No. HideSwap operates as an anonymous no-KYC crypto exchange — no profile, no ID upload, and no funded account for Cardano → Polkadot.
How long is a ADA → DOT order?
Typical completion is a few minutes. Cardano mainnet and Polkadot mainnet confirmation times set the pace.
Do you custody ADA or DOT?
No. You send ADA yourself and DOT is paid to the address you enter — HideSwap does not keep a wallet balance for you.
What if I pick the wrong ADA network?
Match the network printed on the order (Cardano mainnet). A mismatch can strand the deposit — check the swap safety notes first.