How to exchange ETH for XLM safely and at a good rate
Exchanging ETH for XLM 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.
Ethereum (ETH) is the leading platform for smart contracts, DeFi and ERC20 tokens. Stellar (XLM) is a network for international payments and tokenised currencies with sub-cent fees.
Why swap ETH for XLM
Shifting between ETH and XLM is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. Stellar was built for fast, cheap transfers, which makes it handy for payments.
Networks and addresses
| You send ETH | You receive XLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Ethereum (ERC20) | Stellar |
| Address | “0x” + 40 characters | “G…”, 56 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes every 12 seconds | a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Only for an exchange address |
What to watch out for
- Send ETH on Ethereum mainnet, not on Arbitrum, Base or other layer-2 networks.
- A new Stellar account is activated only after it receives 1 XLM.
- If you’re receiving XLM to an exchange address, be sure to enter that exchange’s memo.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send ETH 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 Ethereum (ERC20), a block comes every 12 seconds; on Stellar, a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds. The whole ETH to XLM swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps ETH for XLM at 1 ETH = 13 992.51 XLM, with a minimum of 0.02 ETH. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
