Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much OP to send and paste the USD Coin address that should receive funds on ERC-20 on Ethereum.
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Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
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Broadcast OP to that destination. Once confirmations clear, USDC is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Optimism confirmations are usually fast — often within a minute.
- Send OP on Optimism mainnet only — not Ethereum, Base, or Arbitrum unless your order says otherwise.
- Use an Optimism-compatible wallet and address (0x…). Leave enough ETH on Optimism for gas if sending ERC-20 tokens.
- Still waiting on USDC? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
Optimism — Ethereum L2 with low fees
OP is the governance token of Optimism — an Ethereum rollup with fast, low-cost transfers and deep Superchain liquidity.
OP on Optimism mainnet
Use an Optimism wallet for deposits. L1 Ethereum or other L2 sends may not be credited.
Leave enough ETH on Optimism for gas when moving OP or other tokens.
USD Coin — regulated dollar stablecoin
USDC on Ethereum mainnet is a widely trusted stablecoin for DeFi and transfers — always use ERC-20 on Ethereum unless stated otherwise.
USDC not credited?
Verify your wallet is on Ethereum mainnet and the token contract matches official USDC on Ethereum.
When will USDC arrive?
ERC-20 USDC payouts follow Ethereum block times — usually minutes after your deposit confirms.
- Confirm your wallet is set to Ethereum mainnet, not Polygon, Base, or another L2.
- Add the official USDC token contract in your wallet if the balance does not appear automatically.
- Check the payout tx hash on Etherscan if your wallet shows no incoming transfer.
Why traders swap into USDC
USDC is widely used in DeFi and on exchanges that prefer a regulated dollar stablecoin.
On Ethereum mainnet it pairs naturally with ETH gas and most ERC-20 trading pairs.
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 OP for USDC on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Optimism → USD Coin swaps.
How fast is a OP → USDC swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Optimism mainnet deposit confirmations and ERC-20 on Ethereum payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my OP or USDC?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and USDC is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for OP?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Optimism mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.