You send
Cosmos ATOM
Cosmos Hub is the first blockchain of the Cosmos network of interoperable chains. ATOM is used for staking and fees.
- Network
- Cosmos Hub
- Address
- Starts with cosmos1
ATOM → ETC
Swap Cosmos to Ethereum Classic without KYC
In shortTo swap Cosmos (ATOM) to Ethereum Classic (ETC) without KYC, enter the amount, paste your ETC address and send your ATOM 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 ETC. 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.
ATOM to ETC at a glance
Cosmos and Ethereum Classic live on different blockchains, and this swap uses the native assets on both, with no bridge contract and no wrapped token. The exchange receives ATOM on Cosmos Hub and pays out ETC on Ethereum Classic.
Your ETC is paid on Ethereum Classic. Use an address that starts with 0x and is 42 characters long.
Pair details
- You send
- Cosmos (ATOM) on Cosmos Hub
- You receive
- Ethereum Classic (ETC) on Ethereum Classic
- KYC
- None by AltoSwap. Routed through A-rated (no-KYC) exchanges by default
- Account
- Not required. No sign-up, no email
- Minimum amount
- About 2.2 ATOM
- Maximum amount
- About 687,000 ATOM
- Rate types
- Floating and fixed
- ATOM deposit confirmation
- Under a minute
- Memo / tag
- Not used for this pair's payout
- Custody
- Non-custodial: wallet → exchange → your wallet
How to swap ATOM to ETC
Four steps, with no account at any of them. Most of the wait is your ATOM deposit confirming on Cosmos Hub.
- 1
Enter the ATOM amount
Type how much ATOM you want to swap (minimum about 2.2 ATOM). The ETC 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 ETC address
Paste the Ethereum Classic address where you want to be paid. A refund address for your ATOM is optional but recommended.
- 4
Send ATOM, receive ETC
Send the exact amount to the deposit address on Cosmos Hub. After it confirms (under a minute), the ETC is sent to your address.
About Cosmos and Ethereum Classic
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
Ethereum Classic ETC
Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum chain that kept proof of work and the unaltered ledger after the 2016 DAO fork.
- Network
- Ethereum Classic
- Address
- Starts with 0x and is 42 characters long
Ways to swap ATOM to ETC, 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 ATOM and ETC | 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 ATOM to ETC | Minutes | Hours to days, including sign-up | Minutes | Minutes |
| Buy with a bank card | No, crypto to crypto only | Yes | No | Usually no |
ATOM to ETC: questions and answers
How do I swap ATOM to ETC without KYC?
Enter the ATOM amount on this page, choose an offer, paste your ETC address and send your ATOM 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 ETC is paid directly to your wallet.
What is the ATOM to ETC 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 ATOM to ETC rate for the amount you enter.
What are the minimum and maximum for ATOM to ETC?
The minimum is about 2.2 ATOM and the maximum about 687,000 ATOM. 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 ATOM to ETC swap take?
Usually 5 to 30 minutes. Most of that is waiting for your ATOM deposit to confirm on Cosmos Hub, which takes under a minute. There is no verification step, so nothing else adds to the wait.
Is swapping ATOM to ETC anonymous?
AltoSwap does not know who you are (no account, no email, no identity checks) and the default route uses no-KYC exchanges. Both Cosmos Hub and Ethereum Classic 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 ETC address should I use?
Your ETC is paid on Ethereum Classic. Use an address that starts with 0x and is 42 characters long. 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 ATOM to ETC rate?
Everything. The exchange's spread, the Ethereum Classic 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 Cosmos Hub network fee to send the deposit.
Can I swap ETC back to ATOM?
Yes. The reverse direction, ETC to ATOM, 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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