Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much LTC to send and paste the Monero address that should receive funds on Monero mainnet.
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Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
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Broadcast LTC to that destination. Once confirmations clear, XMR is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Litecoin typically needs a few confirmations before the swap continues.
- Blocks target 2.5 minutes — still subject to mempool delays.
- Use a standard Litecoin mainnet address (Legacy, SegWit, or M-address formats supported on most routes).
- Still waiting on XMR? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
Litecoin — Bitcoin's first fork
Litecoin (LTC) is a 2011 Bitcoin fork created by Charlie Lee, with early input from other developers including a former Google engineer. It keeps peer-to-peer transfers but targets faster blocks and lower everyday fees. Traders often call it "digital silver."
The speed and fees of the Litecoin blockchain
When you fund a swap with LTC, ~2.5-minute blocks help deposits confirm sooner than on many busier chains.
Typical fees stay low — about 0.0004 LTC (~$0.02 at current prices). Leave a little extra for the miner fee so the full amount you intend to send reaches the deposit address.
Litecoin address formats
If a send fails, your wallet may be using an unsupported address type for this route.
Contact support with your order ID before retrying on a different format.
Monero — private by default
Monero uses ring signatures and one-time addresses so amounts and addresses stay confidential on-chain.
XMR not visible yet?
Wait for wallet sync to complete — Monero often needs several minutes to reflect incoming outputs.
If the order lists a payout tx but your synced wallet shows nothing, contact support.
Receiving XMR privately
Monero payouts use one-time addresses — your wallet must finish scanning recent blocks to display the balance.
- Use a fresh subaddress for each swap rather than reusing old receive addresses.
- Compare your wallet block height with a public explorer before assuming a payout failed.
- Allow extra time after the order shows sent — privacy features can delay wallet display.
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 LTC for XMR on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Litecoin → Monero swaps.
How fast is a LTC → XMR swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Litecoin mainnet deposit confirmations and Monero mainnet payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my LTC or XMR?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and XMR is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for LTC?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Litecoin mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.