Exchange in 3 steps
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Set the USDT amount and paste your Cardano payout address on Cardano mainnet.
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Create the order to lock the quote and see the deposit address.
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Send USDT to that deposit. After confirmations, ADA is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- ERC-20 USDT follows Ethereum confirmation times.
- Send USDT on Ethereum mainnet only — not Tron TRC-20.
- Leave ETH in your wallet for gas when sending ERC-20 USDT.
- 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.
Tether — dollar-pegged stablecoin
USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) is widely used in DeFi — send only on Ethereum mainnet.
USDT on Ethereum mainnet
Use an ERC-20 compatible Ethereum address. TRC-20 USDT is a different asset.
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
Is identity verification required to trade USDT for ADA?
No. HideSwap operates as an anonymous no-KYC crypto exchange — no profile, no ID upload, and no funded account for Tether → Cardano.
How long is a USDT → ADA order?
Typical completion is a few minutes. ERC-20 on Ethereum and Cardano mainnet confirmation times set the pace.
Do you custody USDT or ADA?
No. You send USDT yourself and ADA is paid to the address you enter — HideSwap does not keep a wallet balance for you.
What if I pick the wrong USDT network?
Match the network printed on the order (ERC-20 on Ethereum). A mismatch can strand the deposit — check the swap safety notes first.