ATOM → XRP: swap details at ROVEN exchange
Exchanging ATOM for XRP 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.
Cosmos (ATOM) is the coin of the Cosmos Hub, the centre of an ecosystem of interconnected blockchains. XRP is the coin of the XRP Ledger, built for fast international payments between banks and people.
Why swap ATOM for XRP
Shifting between ATOM and XRP is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. XRP was built for fast, cheap transfers, which makes it handy for payments.
Networks and addresses
| You send ATOM | You receive XRP | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Cosmos Hub | XRP Ledger |
| Address | “cosmos1…” | “r…”, 25–35 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes every 6 seconds | a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Required, from the order | Only for an exchange address |
What to watch out for
- When sending ATOM, paste the memo from the order; staked coins take 21 days to unbond.
- A new XRP address is activated only after it receives the 1 XRP reserve.
- When sending ATOM, include the memo from the order, or the payment will have to be traced manually.
- If you’re receiving XRP to an exchange address, be sure to enter that exchange’s memo.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send ATOM 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 Cosmos Hub, a block comes every 6 seconds; on XRP Ledger, a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds. The whole ATOM to XRP swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps ATOM for XRP at 1 ATOM = 1.291961 XRP, with a minimum of 12.5 ATOM. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
