Swap Lido DAO (LDO) for Cardano (ADA)
The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.
Rate as of Sep 17, 2026 20:33
- Orders from
- 599.7001 LDO ≈ $215.03
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- +3.22%
Today LDO goes for 1.7779 ADA, and ADA goes for 0.56246 LDO. Market over 24 hours: LDO against ADA plus 3.22%. The week added plus 1.83%.
The weekly corridor ran from 1.7133 to 1.8205 ADA, a spread of 6.26%. A single order takes 599.7001 to 27,900,000 LDO. In dollars that is roughly $215.03.
By market cap Lido DAO sits 141th ($299.03 M) and Cardano 19th ($7.58 B). Daily moves of LDO and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.32 (they travel apart).
Who takes the LDO → ADA route
- Fuel for CardanoWithout Cardano nothing moves in Cardano — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of LDO and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.32 (they travel apart) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
- A road both waysThe ADA → LDO direction is open too, so going back into LDO takes the same route.
LDO → ADA rate and amounts
1 LDO = 1.7779 ADA
1 ADA = 0.56246 LDO
Send LDO — receive ADA
| LDO | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 1,777.91 | $358.57 |
| 2,000 | 3,555.81 | $717.14 |
| 10,000 | 17,779.05 | $3,585.70 |
| 20,000 | 35,558.1 | $7,171.40 |
| 100,000 | 177,790.5 | $35,857.00 |
| 200,000 | 355,581 | $71,714.00 |
Need ADA — send this much LDO
| ADA | LDO | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | 1,124.92 | $403.36 |
| 5,000 | 2,812.3 | $1,008.41 |
| 10,000 | 5,624.6 | $2,016.81 |
| 50,000 | 28,122.99 | $10,084.06 |
| 100,000 | 56,245.97 | $20,168.12 |
| 200,000 | 112,491.95 | $40,336.24 |
How the LDO → ADA order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 599.7001 LDO.
- Enter a ADA address in Cardano and a way to reach you.
- Send LDO in Lido DAO for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Cardano leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending LDO
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 599.7001 LDO.
- Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
Where the LDO to ADA rate has been
high 1.8205 ADAlow 1.7133 ADA
Sep 10, 2026 20:35Sep 17, 2026 20:35
high 1.8761 ADAlow 1.6156 ADA
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 2.4954 ADAlow 1.4181 ADA
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 2.4954 ADAlow 0.987557 ADA
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +3.22%
- Week
- +1.83%
- Weekly high
- 1.8205 ADA
- Weekly low
- 1.7133 ADA
- Spread
- 6.26%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 18:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far LDO/ADA travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1.8046 | 1.7201 | 1.7721 | +3.22% |
| Week | 1.8205 | 1.7133 | 1.7726 | +1.83% |
| Month | 1.8761 | 1.6156 | 1.7649 | +1.58% |
| Quarter | 2.4954 | 1.4181 | 1.8079 | +4.85% |
Figures are in ADA per unit sent, from market data.
Daily LDO → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1.7777 ADA | +3.35% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1.7201 ADA | −2.87% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1.771 ADA | −0.34% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 1.7771 ADA | −0.72% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 1.79 ADA | −0.22% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.7939 ADA | −0.26% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1.7986 ADA | +2.05% |
The numbers on LDO and ADA
Lido DAO LDO- Price
- $0.35857
- 24 hours
- +8.86%
- Week
- −3.5%
- Market cap
- $299.03 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $40.88 M
- Rank by cap
- #141
- In circulation
- 834.15 M LDO
- Record price
- $7.30
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.202151
- 24 hours
- +5.46%
- Week
- −4.3%
- Market cap
- $7.58 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $444.5 M
- Rank by cap
- #19
- In circulation
- 37.52 B ADA
- Record price
- $3.09
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 18:54.
Lido DAO against Cardano
| Lido DAO (LDO) | Cardano (ADA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | LDO | ADA |
| In circulation | 834.15 M LDO | 37.52 B ADA |
| Market cap | $299.03 M | $7.58 B |
| Rank by cap | #141 | #19 |
| 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 90 days line up at 0.32 — they travel apart.
Common questions: LDO → ADA
What rate does LDO to ADA run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 20:33 it is 1 LDO = 1.7779 ADA. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.359405.
What amounts does LDO → ADA accept?
From 599.7001 to 27,900,000 LDO per order. The lower limit is roughly $215.03.
Where does the 599.7001 LDO floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 599.7001 LDO the swap stops making sense for either side.
What else is taken on top of the rate?
The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending LDO, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does LDO to ADA take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Lido DAO confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.
Which network will ADA arrive in?
Cardano leaves in its own Cardano network — a plain ADA address is all you need.
What if the rate moves while I am paying?
The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated 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 this month?
The month came in at plus 1.58%. Low 1.6156, high 1.8761, middle 1.7649 ADA per LDO.
Can I go back, ADA to LDO?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ADA = 0.56529 LDO. The link sits right under the calculator.
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