How to exchange LTC for XLM safely and at a good rate
Exchanging LTC 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.
Litecoin (LTC) is one of the oldest Bitcoin forks, with blocks four times faster and low fees. Stellar (XLM) is a network for international payments and tokenised currencies with sub-cent fees.
Why swap LTC for XLM
Shifting between LTC 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 LTC | You receive XLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Litecoin | Stellar |
| Address | “ltc1…”, “L…” or “M…” | “G…”, 56 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes roughly every 2.5 minutes | a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Only for an exchange address |
What to watch out for
- Send LTC on the Litecoin network only and allow time for confirmations.
- 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 LTC 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 Litecoin, a block comes roughly every 2.5 minutes; on Stellar, a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds. The whole LTC to XLM swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps LTC for XLM at 1 LTC = 343.907638 XLM, with a minimum of 0.25 LTC. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
