How to exchange ADA for XTZ safely and at a good rate
Exchanging ADA for XTZ is useful when you rebalance a portfolio or want to move from one network to another without buying stablecoins in between. At ROVEN exchange the coins are swapped directly, and the rate is locked when you create the order.
Cardano (ADA) is a blockchain with a research-driven approach and staking that doesn’t lock your coins. Tezos (XTZ) is a smart contract blockchain that upgrades through holder votes, without hard forks.
Why swap ADA for XTZ
Shifting between ADA and XTZ is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. With XTZ you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Tezos network.
Networks and addresses
| You send ADA | You receive XTZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Cardano | Tezos |
| Address | “addr1…” | “tz1…”–“tz4…” |
| Network speed | a block comes roughly every 20 seconds | a block comes every few seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- Delegated ADA can be sent right away: staking on Cardano doesn’t lock coins.
- Enter a regular “tz…” address, not a “KT1…” smart contract address.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send ADA within that time and you’ll receive exactly the amount shown in the order.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On Cardano, a block comes roughly every 20 seconds; on Tezos, a block comes every few seconds. The whole ADA to XTZ swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps ADA for XTZ at 1 ADA = 0.793714 XTZ, with a minimum of 100 ADA. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
