Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much DCR to send and paste the SATS (Ordinals) address that should receive funds on Ordinals (BRC-20).
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Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
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Broadcast DCR to that destination. Once confirmations clear, SATS is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Deposits on Decred mainnet follow that chain's confirmation times.
- Network congestion can occasionally delay inclusion — check status if stuck.
- Send only DCR on Decred mainnet to the address on your order page.
- Still waiting on SATS? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
Decred
Always match DCR on Decred mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Before you send
Use a wallet that supports Decred mainnet.
Verify the deposit network on your order page matches your wallet.
SATS (Ordinals) on Ordinals (BRC-20)
Always match SATS on Ordinals (BRC-20) when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Receiving SATS
Your wallet must be on Ordinals (BRC-20).
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 DCR for SATS on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Decred → SATS (Ordinals) swaps.
How fast is a DCR → SATS swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Decred mainnet deposit confirmations and Ordinals (BRC-20) payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my DCR or SATS?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and SATS is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for DCR?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Decred mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.