Cardano (ADA) → Lido DAO (LDO)
The order runs on autopilot: the rate is locked when you create it, and the payout leaves as soon as the network confirms your transfer. No manual approval, no working hours.
Rate and amounts for ADA → LDO
1 ADA = 0.513477 LDO
1 LDO = 1.9475 ADA
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 14:40
- Orders from
- 783.6254 ADA ≈ $193.06
- Payout network
- Lido DAO
- 24 hours
- −7.25%
Current maths: 0.513477 LDO for every ADA, and 1.9475 ADA per LDO in reverse. Over 24 hours ADA/LDO came in at minus 7.25%. Over the week, minus 13.18%.
The weekly range ran from 0.512582 to 0.618808 LDO, a spread of 20.72%. One order takes from 783.6254 to 40,600,000 ADA. In dollars that is roughly $193.06.
Market capitalisation puts Cardano at No. 17 ($9.24 B) and Lido DAO at No. 129 ($396.98 M). Over 90 days the daily moves of ADA and LDO correlate at 0.33 (they travel apart).
Rate and amounts for ADA → LDO
| ADA | LDO | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 513.4769 | $246.37 |
| 2,000 | 1,026.95 | $492.74 |
| 10,000 | 5,134.77 | $2,463.71 |
| 20,000 | 10,269.54 | $4,927.42 |
| 100,000 | 51,347.69 | $24,637.10 |
| 200,000 | 102,695.38 | $49,274.20 |
| LDO | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 973.7536 | $239.90 |
| 2,000 | 3,895.01 | $959.62 |
| 5,000 | 9,737.54 | $2,399.05 |
| 20,000 | 38,950.15 | $9,596.19 |
| 50,000 | 97,375.36 | $23,990.47 |
| 200,000 | 389,501.46 | $95,961.86 |
How the ADA → LDO exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 783.6254 ADA.
- Give a LDO address on Lido DAO and a contact for the order.
- Send ADA on Cardano, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Lido DAO to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending ADA
- The address network is Lido DAO. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 783.6254 ADA.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.
How the ADA to LDO rate has moved
high 0.618808 LDOlow 0.512582 LDO
Sep 23, 2026 14:44Sep 30, 2026 14:44
high 0.619366 LDOlow 0.516305 LDO
Aug 30, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 0.70518 LDOlow 0.400738 LDO
Jul 1, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 1.0126 LDOlow 0.400738 LDO
Sep 30, 2025 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- −7.25%
- Week
- −13.18%
- Weekly high
- 0.618808 LDO
- Weekly low
- 0.512582 LDO
- Spread
- 20.72%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 14:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The ADA/LDO spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.555477 | 0.516877 | 0.527327 | −7.25% |
| Week | 0.618808 | 0.512582 | 0.549982 | −13.18% |
| Month | 0.619366 | 0.516305 | 0.556319 | −7.72% |
| Quarter | 0.70518 | 0.400738 | 0.558228 | −13.42% |
Figures are in LDO per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily ADA → LDO rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.520476 LDO | +0.81% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0.516305 LDO | −2.8% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0.531156 LDO | +0.95% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0.526174 LDO | −7.01% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.565849 LDO | −8.64% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0.619366 LDO | +5.63% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 0.586356 LDO | +3.16% |
How the Velorex rate moved: ADA → LDO day by day
| Day | Velorex rate | Market rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 0.514346 LDO | 0.512903 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.523464 LDO | 0.559889 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0.559912 LDO | 0.559713 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0.515695 LDO | 0.516606 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0.529911 LDO | 0.531999 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.528686 LDO | 0.530392 |
Our own rate is recorded every hour, and the table keeps the last entry of the day. The column beside it is the ratio of the prices of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that same hour. How these numbers are counted
Market data: ADA and LDO
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.246371
- 24 hours
- −2.25%
- Week
- −4.29%
- Market cap
- $9.24 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $436.58 M
- Rank by cap
- #17
- In circulation
- 37.54 B ADA
- All-time high
- $3.09
Lido DAO LDO- Price
- $0.478821
- 24 hours
- +5.39%
- Week
- +11.52%
- Market cap
- $396.98 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $75.98 M
- Rank by cap
- #129
- In circulation
- 829.57 M LDO
- All-time high
- $7.30
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 14:27.
Cardano and Lido DAO: how they differ
| Cardano (ADA) | Lido DAO (LDO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ADA | LDO |
| Type | coin of its own network | — |
| Launched | 2017 | — |
| Built by | Charles Hoskinson | — |
| Consensus | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) | — |
| Block | ~20 sec | — |
| Supply cap | 45 B ADA | — |
| Privacy | transfers are public | — |
| In circulation | 37.54 B ADA | 829.57 M LDO |
| Market cap | $9.24 B | $396.98 M |
| Rank by cap | #17 | #129 |
Daily moves of ADA and LDO over the quarter link at 0.33 (they travel apart).
Why people take the ADA → LDO route
- A DeFi protocol tokenLido DAO belongs to decentralised finance: holders govern the protocol with it and pay for operations inside it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of ADA and LDO over 90 days link at 0.33 (they travel apart) — the weaker the link, the less a portfolio rests on one coin.
- It works both waysThe LDO → ADA direction is open as well — going back into ADA takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: ADA → LDO
What rate does ADA to LDO run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 14:40 it is 1 ADA = 0.513477 LDO. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.245864.
What amounts does ADA → LDO accept?
From 783.6254 to 40,600,000 ADA per order. The floor is roughly $193.06.
Why can I not swap less than 783.6254 ADA?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 783.6254 ADA they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending ADA, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping ADA for LDO take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Cardano confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant. A block in Cardano closes in about 20 sec.
Which network will LDO arrive in?
Lido DAO arrives in its own Lido DAO network — a plain LDO address is all you need.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the ADA to LDO rate do over the month?
Over the month, minus 7.72%: a low of 0.516305, a high of 0.619366, an average of 0.556319 LDO per 1 ADA.
Can I swap back, LDO for ADA?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 LDO = 1.9475 ADA. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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