Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much ADA to send and paste the Avalanche address that should receive funds on Avalanche C-Chain.
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Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
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Broadcast ADA to that destination. Once confirmations clear, AVAX is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Cardano deposits need several confirmations before the swap proceeds.
- Block times are around 20 seconds but can vary with network load.
- Use a Shelley-era Cardano address — legacy Byron formats may not be supported on all routes.
- Still waiting on AVAX? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
Cardano — research-driven layer-1
ADA is the native token of Cardano — a proof-of-stake network focused on security and formal verification.
Sending ADA
Send native ADA on Cardano mainnet from a compatible wallet.
Leave enough ADA for the transaction fee in addition to your swap amount.
Avalanche — fast smart-contract L1
AVAX is the native token of Avalanche C-Chain — quick finality, EVM compatibility, and deep cross-chain liquidity.
AVAX not received?
Confirm your wallet is set to Avalanche C-Chain and fully synced.
AVAX payout tips
- Payouts go to Avalanche C-Chain — use a 0x-style address compatible with your wallet.
- Check Snowtrace or a similar explorer with the payout tx hash from your order page.
- Allow a minute for your wallet to refresh after the explorer shows the transfer.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap ADA for AVAX on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Cardano → Avalanche swaps.
How fast is a ADA → AVAX swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Cardano mainnet deposit confirmations and Avalanche C-Chain payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my ADA or AVAX?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and AVAX is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for ADA?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Cardano mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.