Lido DAO (LDO) → Cardano (ADA)
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 LDO → ADA
1 LDO = 1.9462 ADA
1 ADA = 0.51381 LDO
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 09:05
- Orders from
- 213.7367 LDO ≈ $100.84
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- +8.42%
The direction is holding at 1.9462 ADA per 1 LDO (0.51381 LDO per 1 ADA). Over 24 hours LDO/ADA came in at plus 8.42%. Over the week, plus 13.87%.
The weekly range ran from 1.616 to 1.9509 ADA, a spread of 20.72%. One order takes from 213.7367 to 21,200,000 LDO. In dollars that is roughly $100.84.
Market capitalisation puts Lido DAO at No. 129 ($391.39 M) and Cardano at No. 17 ($9.15 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of LDO and ADA correlate at 0.33 (they travel apart).
Rate and amounts for LDO → ADA
| LDO | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 973.123 | $235.90 |
| 2,000 | 3,892.49 | $943.59 |
| 5,000 | 9,731.23 | $2,358.97 |
| 20,000 | 38,924.92 | $9,435.88 |
| 50,000 | 97,312.3 | $23,589.70 |
| 200,000 | 389,249.2 | $94,358.80 |
| ADA | LDO | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 256.9048 | $121.21 |
| 2,000 | 1,027.62 | $484.82 |
| 5,000 | 2,569.05 | $1,212.06 |
| 20,000 | 10,276.19 | $4,848.25 |
| 50,000 | 25,690.48 | $12,120.62 |
| 200,000 | 102,761.93 | $48,482.46 |
How the LDO → ADA exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 213.7367 LDO.
- Give a ADA address on Cardano and a contact for the order.
- Send LDO on Lido DAO, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Cardano to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending LDO
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 213.7367 LDO.
- 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 LDO to ADA rate has moved
high 1.9509 ADAlow 1.616 ADA
Sep 23, 2026 09:07Sep 30, 2026 09:07
high 1.9368 ADAlow 1.6146 ADA
Aug 30, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 2.4954 ADAlow 1.4181 ADA
Jul 1, 2026 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
high 2.4954 ADAlow 0.987557 ADA
Sep 30, 2025 05:00Sep 29, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +8.42%
- Week
- +13.87%
- Weekly high
- 1.9509 ADA
- Weekly low
- 1.616 ADA
- Spread
- 20.72%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 08:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The LDO/ADA spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1.9342 | 1.7908 | 1.8685 | +8.42% |
| Week | 1.9509 | 1.616 | 1.8157 | +13.87% |
| Month | 1.9368 | 1.6146 | 1.7998 | +8.37% |
| Quarter | 2.4954 | 1.4181 | 1.8212 | +15.49% |
Figures are in ADA per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily LDO → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1.9213 ADA | −0.8% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1.9368 ADA | +2.88% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 1.8827 ADA | −0.94% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1.9005 ADA | +7.54% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1.7673 ADA | +9.46% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1.6146 ADA | −5.33% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1.7054 ADA | −3.06% |
Market data: LDO and ADA
Lido DAO LDO- Price
- $0.471794
- 24 hours
- +8.86%
- Week
- +9.46%
- Market cap
- $391.39 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $79.06 M
- Rank by cap
- #129
- In circulation
- 829.57 M LDO
- All-time high
- $7.30
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.243734
- 24 hours
- +0.41%
- Week
- −2.87%
- Market cap
- $9.15 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $498.53 M
- Rank by cap
- #17
- In circulation
- 37.54 B ADA
- All-time high
- $3.09
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 08:57.
Lido DAO and Cardano: how they differ
| Lido DAO (LDO) | Cardano (ADA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | LDO | ADA |
| In circulation | 829.57 M LDO | 37.54 B ADA |
| Market cap | $391.39 M | $9.15 B |
| Rank by cap | #129 | #17 |
| 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 |
Daily moves of LDO and ADA over the quarter link at 0.33 (they travel apart).
Why people take the LDO → ADA route
- Fuel for CardanoWithout Cardano you cannot pay for a transfer or a contract call in Cardano — the coin is needed for anything that happens in that ecosystem.
- Different basketsDaily moves of LDO and ADA 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 ADA → LDO direction is open as well — going back into LDO takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: LDO → ADA
What rate does LDO to ADA run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 09:05 it is 1 LDO = 1.9462 ADA. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.474366.
What amounts does LDO → ADA accept?
From 213.7367 to 21,200,000 LDO per order. The floor is roughly $100.84.
Why can I not swap less than 213.7367 LDO?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 213.7367 LDO 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 LDO, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping LDO for ADA take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Lido DAO 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.
Which network will ADA arrive in?
Cardano arrives in its own Cardano network — a plain ADA 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 LDO to ADA rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 8.37%: a low of 1.6146, a high of 1.9368, an average of 1.7998 ADA per 1 LDO.
Can I swap back, ADA for LDO?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 ADA = 0.513799 LDO. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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