You send
Cardano ADA
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain founded by Charles Hoskinson and launched in 2017. ADA is used for fees, staking and governance.
- Network
- Cardano
- Address
- Starts with addr1
ADA → RUNE
Swap Cardano to THORChain without KYC
In shortTo swap Cardano (ADA) to THORChain (RUNE) without KYC, enter the amount, paste your RUNE address and send your ADA to the one-time deposit address. AltoSwap compares 20+ exchanges for this pair, keeps the no-KYC ones by default and routes your swap to the offer that pays the most RUNE. No account, email or ID is needed.
- No KYC by default
- No account
- Fixed or floating
- Non-custodial
Rates come from live exchange quotes and refresh automatically. Page content reviewed by the AltoSwap team on . How we produce and check these pages.
ADA to RUNE at a glance
Cardano and THORChain live on different blockchains, and this swap uses the native assets on both, with no bridge contract and no wrapped token. The exchange receives ADA on Cardano and pays out RUNE on THORChain.
Your RUNE is paid on THORChain. Use an address that starts with thor1. If your wallet or exchange gave you a memo, enter it as well; for a personal wallet it can usually be left empty.
Pair details
- You send
- Cardano (ADA) on Cardano
- You receive
- THORChain (RUNE) on THORChain
- KYC
- None by AltoSwap. Routed through A-rated (no-KYC) exchanges by default
- Account
- Not required. No sign-up, no email
- Minimum amount
- About 11 ADA
- Maximum amount
- About 3,422,165 ADA
- Rate types
- Floating and fixed
- ADA deposit confirmation
- About 2-5 minutes
- Memo / tag
- RUNE may need a memo (exchange deposits)
- Custody
- Non-custodial: wallet → exchange → your wallet
How to swap ADA to RUNE
Four steps, with no account at any of them. Most of the wait is your ADA deposit confirming on Cardano.
- 1
Enter the ADA amount
Type how much ADA you want to swap (minimum about 11 ADA). The RUNE you will receive updates live.
- 2
Pick an offer
The top no-KYC offer is preselected. Open 'All offers' to compare fixed and floating rates, speed and each exchange's KYC rating.
- 3
Add your RUNE address
Paste the THORChain address where you want to be paid, plus a memo if you were given one. A refund address for your ADA is optional but recommended.
- 4
Send ADA, receive RUNE
Send the exact amount to the deposit address on Cardano. After it confirms (about 2-5 minutes), the RUNE is sent to your address.
About Cardano and THORChain
Check the network and the address format on both sides before you send. A swap can only pay the address it was given.
You receive
THORChain RUNE
THORChain is a decentralised cross-chain liquidity network. RUNE is its settlement and security asset.
- Network
- THORChain
- Address
- Starts with thor1
Ways to swap ADA to RUNE, compared
The same swap can be done four ways. This is how they differ on privacy, custody and price.
| AltoSwap | KYC exchange | DEX | Single instant exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | Yes, with email and password | No, wallet connection | No |
| Identity documents | None; no-KYC exchanges by default | ID and selfie before trading | None | Depends on that one exchange |
| Who holds your coins | You, apart from the minutes of the swap | The exchange, in your balance | You | You, apart from the minutes of the swap |
| Native ADA and RUNE | Yes | Yes | Mostly wrapped or bridged tokens | Yes |
| Rate you get | Best of 20+ exchanges, compared live | That exchange's order book | That pool's liquidity | One exchange's quote |
| Time for ADA to RUNE | Minutes | Hours to days, including sign-up | Minutes | Minutes |
| Buy with a bank card | No, crypto to crypto only | Yes | No | Usually no |
ADA to RUNE: questions and answers
How do I swap ADA to RUNE without KYC?
Enter the ADA amount on this page, choose an offer, paste your RUNE address and send your ADA to the deposit address shown. AltoSwap has no accounts and asks for no identity documents, and by default it only shows exchanges rated A for KYC, meaning providers that do not run identity checks. The RUNE is paid directly to your wallet.
What is the ADA to RUNE exchange rate?
The rate moves with the market every few seconds and depends on the amount. The calculator at the top of this page requests live quotes from 20+ exchanges and shows the best current ADA to RUNE rate for the amount you enter.
What are the minimum and maximum for ADA to RUNE?
The minimum is about 11 ADA and the maximum about 3,422,165 ADA. Limits vary slightly between exchanges and follow market prices; the form tells you immediately if your amount is outside the range.
How long does a ADA to RUNE swap take?
Usually 5 to 30 minutes. Most of that is waiting for your ADA deposit to confirm on Cardano, which takes about 2-5 minutes. There is no verification step, so nothing else adds to the wait.
Is swapping ADA to RUNE anonymous?
AltoSwap does not know who you are (no account, no email, no identity checks) and the default route uses no-KYC exchanges. Both Cardano and THORChain are public ledgers, though, so the transactions themselves are visible on-chain. For on-chain privacy, swap into a privacy coin such as Monero.
Which RUNE address should I use?
Your RUNE is paid on THORChain. Use an address that starts with thor1. If your wallet or exchange gave you a memo, enter it as well; for a personal wallet it can usually be left empty. Always use an address in a wallet you control and double-check the first and last characters before sending.
What fees are included in the ADA to RUNE rate?
Everything. The exchange's spread, the THORChain network fee for the payout and any service commission are already inside the quoted rate, so the amount shown is what you receive: exactly on a fixed rate, approximately on a floating rate. You only pay your own Cardano network fee to send the deposit.
Can I swap RUNE back to ADA?
Yes. The reverse direction, RUNE to ADA, works the same way and has its own page and live rate on AltoSwap. Each direction is quoted independently, so the two rates are not exact mirrors of each other.
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