Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much ADA to send and paste the Bitcoin Cash address that should receive funds on Bitcoin Cash mainnet.
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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, BCH 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 BCH? 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.
Bitcoin Cash
Always match BCH on Bitcoin Cash mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Receiving BCH
Your wallet must be on Bitcoin Cash mainnet.
Allow a few minutes after the order shows sent before opening support.
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 BCH 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 → Bitcoin Cash swaps.
How fast is a ADA → BCH swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Cardano mainnet deposit confirmations and Bitcoin Cash mainnet payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my ADA or BCH?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and BCH 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.