How to exchange SOL for XLM safely and at a good rate
To switch from Solana to Stellar you don’t need to sell for dollars first and then buy again. ROVEN exchange does it in one step: one order, one rate, one payout.
Solana (SOL) is a high-speed blockchain with sub-cent fees, popular in DeFi and NFTs. Stellar (XLM) is a network for international payments and tokenised currencies with sub-cent fees.
Why swap SOL for XLM
Coins serve different purposes, and sometimes holding XLM makes more sense — for faster transfers, staking or the Stellar ecosystem. Stellar was built for fast, cheap transfers, which makes it handy for payments.
Networks and addresses
| You send SOL | You receive XLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Solana | Stellar |
| Address | 32–44 base58 characters | “G…”, 56 characters |
| Network speed | a transfer confirms in a few seconds | a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Only for an exchange address |
What to watch out for
- Send SOL on Solana mainnet, not wrapped SOL on other blockchains.
- 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.
- Send the exact amount from the order and do it within 30 minutes, while the locked rate is valid.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On Solana, a transfer confirms in a few seconds; on Stellar, a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds. The whole SOL to XLM swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
The current rate is 1 SOL = 595 XLM and the minimum amount is 0.2 SOL. Create an order in the form above, and ROVEN exchange will send swap updates by email or Telegram.
