Lido DAO (LDO) → USD Coin (USDC Optimism)

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 → USDC Optimism 1 LDO = 0.483095 USDC Optimism 1 USDC Optimism = 2.07 LDO

Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 16:30

Orders from: 213.7367 LDO ≈ $103.20
Payout network: Optimism
24 hours: +3.79%

You send

LDO

You get 2,415.48

USDC Optimism

Create the order

Rate: 1 LDO = 0.483095 USDC Optimism
From: 213.7367 LDO
Up to: 20,700,000 LDO

Preliminary figure: the final amount is locked in the order.

The direction is holding at 0.483095 USDC Optimism per 1 LDO (2.07 LDO per 1 USDC Optimism). Over 24 hours LDO/USDC Optimism came in at plus 3.79%. Over the week, plus 12.64%.

The weekly range ran from 0.38331 to 0.498769 USDC Optimism, a spread of 30.12%. One order takes from 213.7367 to 20,700,000 LDO. In dollars that is roughly $103.20.

The robot sends the payout in the Optimism network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive. Market capitalisation puts Lido DAO at No. 128 ($400.57 M) and USD Coin at No. 6 ($74.34 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of LDO and USDC correlate at -0.04 (they travel apart).

Which network USDC arrives in

The same USDC goes out in several networks. Each has its own rate and its own floor, and the fee is charged by the network itself.

Network	Per 1 LDO	From	Network fee	Speed
Ethereum (ERC20)	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	≈ $0.037	medium
Solana	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	≈ $0.0006	fast
Arbitrum One	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	≈ $0.0036	fast
BASE	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	—	—
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	≈ $0.0025	fast
Avalanche C-Chain	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	≈ $0.0036	fast
NEAR	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	—	—
Optimism open	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	≈ $0.00019	fast
Polygon	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	≈ $0.0021	fast
XLM	0.483095	213.7367 LDO	—	—

LDO → USDC: all networks side by side Network charges for USDC

Rate and amounts for LDO → USDC Optimism

Send LDO — receive USDC OptimismNeed USDC Optimism — send this much LDO

LDO	USDC Optimism
500	241.5476
2,000	966.1903
5,000	2,415.48
20,000	9,661.9
50,000	24,154.76
200,000	96,619.03

USDC Optimism	LDO
200	413.9971
1,000	2,069.99
2,000	4,139.97
10,000	20,699.86
20,000	41,399.71
100,000	206,998.55

How the LDO → USDC Optimism exchange runs

Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 213.7367 LDO.
Give a USDC address on Optimism 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 USD Coin to your address. The order page shows the status.

Swap LDO for USDC Optimism

Check this before sending LDO

The address network is Optimism. 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 USDC Optimism rate has moved

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 0.498769 USDC Optimismlow 0.38331 USDC Optimism

Sep 23, 2026 16:35Sep 30, 2026 16:35

high 0.494026 USDC Optimismlow 0.336123 USDC Optimism

Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00

high 0.494026 USDC Optimismlow 0.246493 USDC Optimism

Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00

high 1.296 USDC Optimismlow 0.240035 USDC Optimism

Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00

24 hours: +3.79%
Week: +12.64%
Weekly high: 0.498769 USDC Optimism
Weekly low: 0.38331 USDC Optimism
Spread: 30.12%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 16:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The LDO/USDC Optimism spread by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Period result
24 hours	0.481023	0.45619	0.470091	+3.79%
Week	0.498769	0.38331	0.455307	+12.64%
Month	0.494026	0.336123	0.399035	+35.08%
Quarter	0.494026	0.246493	0.353417	+93.12%

Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.

Daily LDO → USDC Optimism rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Sep 30, 2026	0.476019 USDC Optimism	+7.64%
Sep 29, 2026	0.442235 USDC Optimism	−10.48%
Sep 28, 2026	0.494026 USDC Optimism	+3.3%
Sep 27, 2026	0.478226 USDC Optimism	−2.71%
Sep 26, 2026	0.491553 USDC Optimism	+12.32%
Sep 25, 2026	0.437634 USDC Optimism	+13.66%
Sep 24, 2026	0.385049 USDC Optimism	−11.13%

Market data: LDO and USDC

Lido DAO LDO

Price: $0.482822
24 hours: +3.78%
Week: +11.39%
Market cap: $400.57 M
24-hour turnover: $79.27 M
Rank by cap: #128
In circulation: 829.57 M LDO
All-time high: $7.30

USD Coin USDC

Price: $0.999788
24 hours: −0.01%
Week: 0%
Market cap: $74.34 B
24-hour turnover: $16.56 B
Rank by cap: #6
In circulation: 74.35 B USDC
All-time high: $1.04

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 16:27.

Lido DAO and USD Coin: how they differ

	Lido DAO (LDO)	USD Coin (USDC)
Ticker	LDO	USDC
In circulation	829.57 M LDO	74.35 B USDC
Market cap	$400.57 M	$74.34 B
Rank by cap	#128	#6
Type	—	token
Network	—	Optimism
Fees are paid in	—	ETH
Launched	—	2018
Built by	—	Circle
Supply cap	—	no cap

Daily moves of LDO and USDC over the quarter link at -0.04 (they travel apart).

Why people take the LDO → USDC Optimism route

Stepping out of the swingsLDO moved +35.08% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the amount stops following LDO.
It works both waysThe USDC Optimism → LDO direction is open as well — going back into LDO takes the same route and the same automation.

Common questions: LDO → USDC Optimism

What rate does LDO to USDC Optimism run at?

As of Sep 30, 2026 16:30 it is 1 LDO = 0.483095 USDC Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $0.482993.

What amounts does LDO → USDC Optimism accept?

From 213.7367 to 20,700,000 LDO per order. The floor is roughly $103.20.

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 USDC Optimism 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 USDC Optimism arrive in?

The payout goes out on Optimism. Check that the receiving wallet supports that network.

Which network is cheaper for receiving USDC?

Usually USDC SOL, USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C, USDC Optimism, USDC Polygon works out cheaper. Still, the network is picked by what the recipient accepts, not by the fee.

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 USDC Optimism rate do over the month?

Over the month, plus 35.08%: a low of 0.336123, a high of 0.494026, an average of 0.399035 USDC Optimism per 1 LDO.

Can I swap back, USDC Optimism for LDO?

Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 USDC Optimism = 2.0699 LDO. The link to switch sits under the calculator.