Exchange in 3 steps
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Set the ADA amount and paste your Bittensor payout address on Bittensor 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, TAO 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.
- TAO 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.
Bittensor
Always match TAO on Bittensor mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Receiving TAO
Your wallet must be on Bittensor 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 TAO?
No. HideSwap operates as an anonymous no-KYC crypto exchange — no profile, no ID upload, and no funded account for Cardano → Bittensor.
How long is a ADA → TAO order?
Typical completion is a few minutes. Cardano mainnet and Bittensor mainnet confirmation times set the pace.
Do you custody ADA or TAO?
No. You send ADA yourself and TAO 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.