Swap Lido DAO (LDO) for Tether (USDT Optimism)
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 08:13
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +4.23%
You get
USDT Optimism
Start the order
USDT Optimism
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
One LDO buys 0.354289 USDT Optimism right now; the other way round, 1 USDT Optimism is 2.8226 LDO. Market over 24 hours: LDO against USDT Optimism plus 4.23%. The week added minus 5.98%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.328758 to 0.38179 USDT Optimism, a spread of 16.13%.
The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap Lido DAO sits 139th ($292.71 M) and Tether 3th ($183.3 B).
Who takes the LDO → USDT Optimism route
- Sitting out the swingsLDO moved +14.43% over the past month. USDT tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following LDO.
- A road both waysThe USDT Optimism → LDO direction is open too, so going back into LDO takes the same route.
LDO → USDT Optimism rate and amounts
1 LDO = 0.354289 USDT Optimism
1 USDT Optimism = 2.8226 LDO
Send LDO — receive USDT Optimism
| LDO | USDT Optimism |
|---|---|
| 50 | 17.7145 |
| 200 | 70.8579 |
| 1,000 | 354.2893 |
| 10,000 | 3,542.89 |
| 50,000 | 17,714.46 |
| 200,000 | 70,857.85 |
Need USDT Optimism — send this much LDO
| USDT Optimism | LDO |
|---|---|
| 20 | 56.451 |
| 100 | 282.2552 |
| 500 | 1,411.28 |
| 5,000 | 14,112.76 |
| 20,000 | 56,451.05 |
| 100,000 | 282,255.24 |
Payout network for USDT
The same USDT goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.
| Network | Per LDO | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMNI | 0.354289 | — | — | — |
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.354289 | 599.7001 LDO | ≈ $0.0077 | medium |
| TRON (TRC20) | 0.354289 | 599.7001 LDO | ≈ $2.3 | fast |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.354289 | 599.7001 LDO | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Solana | 0.354289 | 599.7001 LDO | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.354289 | 599.7001 LDO | ≈ $0.0018 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.354289 | 599.7001 LDO | ≈ $0.0032 | fast |
| TON | 0.354289 | 599.7001 LDO | low | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 0.354289 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 0.354289 | — | — | — |
| Optimism open now | 0.354289 | — | ≈ $0.00016 | fast |
How the LDO → USDT Optimism order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a USDT address in Optimism 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, Tether leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending LDO
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- 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 USDT Optimism rate has been
high 0.38179 USDT Optimismlow 0.328758 USDT Optimism
Sep 10, 2026 08:18Sep 17, 2026 08:18
- 24 hours
- +4.23%
- Week
- −5.98%
- Weekly high
- 0.38179 USDT Optimism
- Weekly low
- 0.328758 USDT Optimism
- Spread
- 16.13%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 06:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far LDO/USDT Optimism travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.352519 | 0.328758 | 0.338043 | +4.23% |
| Week | 0.38179 | 0.328758 | 0.363383 | −5.98% |
Figures are in USDT Optimism per unit sent, from market data.
The numbers on LDO and USDT
Lido DAO LDO- Price
- $0.35084
- 24 hours
- +4.21%
- Week
- −4.8%
- Market cap
- $292.71 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $39.84 M
- Rank by cap
- #139
- In circulation
- 834.15 M LDO
- Record price
- $7.30
Tether USDT- Price
- $0.999228
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $183.3 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $60.5 B
- Rank by cap
- #3
- In circulation
- 183.44 B USDT
- Record price
- $1.32
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 06:24.
Lido DAO against Tether
| Lido DAO (LDO) | Tether (USDT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | LDO | USDT |
| In circulation | 834.15 M LDO | 183.44 B USDT |
| Market cap | $292.71 M | $183.3 B |
| Rank by cap | #139 | #3 |
| Type | — | token |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Launched | — | 2014 |
| Built by | — | Tether Limited |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Common questions: LDO → USDT Optimism
What rate does LDO to USDT Optimism run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 08:13 it is 1 LDO = 0.354289 USDT Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.354016.
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 USDT Optimism 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 USDT Optimism arrive in?
The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.
Where is receiving USDT cheaper?
The cheapest is usually USDT BEP20, USDT SOL, USDT Polygon, USDT Arbitrum, USDT TON, USDT AVAX C, USDT Optimism. Still, the network is chosen by what the recipient supports, not by the fee.
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.
Can I go back, USDT Optimism to LDO?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDT Optimism = 2.8368 LDO. The link sits right under the calculator.
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