You send
Chainlink LINK
Chainlink is the most widely used decentralised oracle network. LINK is the ERC-20 token used to pay its node operators.
- Network
- Ethereum
- Address
- Starts with 0x and is 42 characters long
LINK → RUNE
Swap Chainlink to THORChain without KYC
Swap
live ratesYou get
No account · No email · Non-custodial · All fees included
In shortTo swap Chainlink (LINK) to THORChain (RUNE) without KYC, enter the amount, paste your RUNE address and send your LINK to the one-time deposit address. AltoSwap compares 20+ exchanges for this pair, keeps the no-KYC ones by default and picks one of the best rates for you. No account, email or ID is needed.
- No KYC by default
- No account
- Fixed or floating
- Non-custodial
Rates come from live exchange quotes and refresh automatically. Page content reviewed by the AltoSwap team on . How we produce and check these pages.
LINK to RUNE at a glance
Chainlink and THORChain live on different blockchains, and this swap uses the native assets on both, with no bridge contract and no wrapped token. The exchange receives LINK on Ethereum and pays out RUNE on THORChain.
Your RUNE is paid on THORChain. Use an address that starts with thor1. If your wallet or exchange gave you a memo, enter it as well; for a personal wallet it can usually be left empty.
Pair details
- You send
- Chainlink (LINK) on Ethereum
- You receive
- THORChain (RUNE) on THORChain
- KYC
- None by AltoSwap. Routed through A-rated (no-KYC) exchanges by default
- Account
- Not required. No sign-up, no email
- Minimum amount
- About 0.4 LINK
- Maximum amount
- About 125,000 LINK
- Rate types
- Floating and fixed
- LINK deposit confirmation
- About 2-5 minutes
- Memo / tag
- RUNE may need a memo (exchange deposits)
- Custody
- Non-custodial: wallet → exchange → your wallet
How to swap LINK to RUNE
Four steps, with no account at any of them. Most of the wait is your LINK deposit confirming on Ethereum.
- 1
Enter the LINK amount
Type how much LINK you want to swap (minimum about 0.4 LINK). The RUNE you will receive updates live.
- 2
Check the quote
A top no-KYC rate is already chosen for you. The form shows what you receive, how long it usually takes and the KYC rating of the route.
- 3
Add your RUNE address
Paste the THORChain address where you want to be paid, plus a memo if you were given one. A refund address for your LINK is optional but recommended.
- 4
Send LINK, receive RUNE
Send the exact amount to the deposit address on Ethereum. After it confirms (about 2-5 minutes), the RUNE is sent to your address.
About Chainlink and THORChain
Check the network and the address format on both sides before you send. A swap can only pay the address it was given.
You receive
THORChain RUNE
THORChain is a decentralised cross-chain liquidity network. RUNE is its settlement and security asset.
- Network
- THORChain
- Address
- Starts with thor1
Ways to swap LINK to RUNE, compared
The same swap can be done four ways. This is how they differ on privacy, custody and price.
| AltoSwap | KYC exchange | DEX | Single instant exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | Yes, with email and password | No, wallet connection | No |
| Identity documents | None; no-KYC exchanges by default | ID and selfie before trading | None | Depends on that one exchange |
| Who holds your coins | You, apart from the minutes of the swap | The exchange, in your balance | You | You, apart from the minutes of the swap |
| Native LINK and RUNE | Yes | Yes | Mostly wrapped or bridged tokens | Yes |
| Rate you get | 20+ exchanges and swap networks, compared live | That exchange's order book | That pool's liquidity | One exchange's quote |
| Time for LINK to RUNE | Minutes | Hours to days, including sign-up | Minutes | Minutes |
| Buy with a bank card | No, crypto to crypto only | Yes | No | Usually no |
LINK to RUNE: questions and answers
How do I swap LINK to RUNE without KYC?
Enter the LINK amount on this page, paste your RUNE address and send your LINK to the deposit address shown. AltoSwap has no accounts and asks for no identity documents, and it routes your swap through exchanges rated A for KYC, meaning providers that do not run identity checks. The RUNE is paid directly to your wallet.
What is the LINK to RUNE exchange rate?
The rate moves with the market every few seconds and depends on the amount. The calculator at the top of this page requests live quotes from 20+ exchanges and shows the best current LINK to RUNE rate for the amount you enter.
What are the minimum and maximum for LINK to RUNE?
The minimum is about 0.4 LINK and the maximum about 125,000 LINK. Limits vary slightly between exchanges and follow market prices; the form tells you immediately if your amount is outside the range.
How long does a LINK to RUNE swap take?
Usually 5 to 30 minutes. Most of that is waiting for your LINK deposit to confirm on Ethereum, which takes about 2-5 minutes. There is no verification step, so nothing else adds to the wait.
Is swapping LINK to RUNE anonymous?
AltoSwap does not know who you are (no account, no email, no identity checks) and the default route uses no-KYC exchanges. Both Ethereum and THORChain are public ledgers, though, so the transactions themselves are visible on-chain. For on-chain privacy, swap into a privacy coin such as Monero.
Which RUNE address should I use?
Your RUNE is paid on THORChain. Use an address that starts with thor1. If your wallet or exchange gave you a memo, enter it as well; for a personal wallet it can usually be left empty. Always use an address in a wallet you control and double-check the first and last characters before sending.
What fees are included in the LINK to RUNE rate?
Everything. The exchange's spread, the THORChain network fee for the payout and any service commission are already inside the quoted rate, so the amount shown is what you receive: exactly on a fixed rate, approximately on a floating rate. You only pay your own Ethereum network fee to send the deposit.
Can I swap RUNE back to LINK?
Yes. The reverse direction, RUNE to LINK, works the same way and has its own page and live rate on AltoSwap. Each direction is quoted independently, so the two rates are not exact mirrors of each other.
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