XMR to TAO Exchange: Swap Monero to Bittensor
Get TAO from Monero in about 20–30 minutes. No account, no KYC, no exchange limit.
Monero XMRRank #12
$551.59 4.54%
Monero Rank
12
Monero Price
$551.59
VWAP (24h)
(Not Available)
Price Change (24h)
4.54%
Market Cap
$10.39B
Trading Volume (24H)
$149.92M
Circulating Supply
18.83M XMR
Max Supply
(Not Available)
Bittensor TAORank #38
$210.03 4.15%
Bittensor Rank
38
Bittensor Price
$210.03
VWAP (24h)
(Not Available)
Price Change (24h)
4.15%
Market Cap
$2.46B
Trading Volume (24H)
$112.23M
Circulating Supply
11.72M TAO
Max Supply
21.00M TAO
Bittensor Historical Data Price Chart
Bittensor is the best-known attempt at a decentralised network for AI. Independent teams run "subnets" that compete to provide things like model training, inference or data, and the network pays out TAO to the ones doing useful work. TAO has the same 21 million cap as Bitcoin and a halving schedule to match. Swapping XMR to TAO lets Monero holders get exposure to that idea without going through a KYC exchange.
SecureShift sends TAO to your own Bittensor wallet in about 20 to 30 minutes. No account and no ID.
How to Swap XMR to TAO
- Choose XMR and TAO and enter how much Monero to swap.
- Paste your Bittensor address. TAO uses the SS58 format from the Polkadot family. Bittensor addresses start with 5 and are 48 characters long. Use your coldkey address, not a hotkey.
- Send XMR to the deposit address on the order page.
- Receive TAO. After 10 Monero confirmations we send it. Bittensor blocks come every 12 seconds.
Important Network Information
- Native TAO on the Bittensor chain only. Wrapped TAO (wTAO) on Ethereum is a different asset with a 0x address. Don't paste a 0x address here.
- Coldkey vs hotkey. Bittensor wallets have a coldkey that holds funds and hotkeys used by miners and validators. Send to your coldkey.
- Subnet alpha tokens are separate. Since dynamic TAO launched in 2025, each subnet has its own alpha token. This swap gives you TAO. You can stake it into a subnet afterwards from your wallet.
XMR vs TAO at a Glance
| Monero (XMR) | Bittensor (TAO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Private payments | Incentives for decentralised AI work |
| Supply | Tail emission, no cap | 21 million cap, halvings |
| Block time | ~2 minutes | ~12 seconds |
| Address | Starts with 4 or 8 | Starts with 5 (SS58) |
| Privacy | Default | Public |
Wallets for TAO
The official Bittensor wallet extension, Talisman and Nova Wallet all support TAO and staking. Power users often use the btcli command-line tool. Keep your coldkey seed phrase offline, the same way you would for any other wallet. Our guide on seed phrases covers how. For Monero, see the best Monero wallets.
Fees and Rates
A flat 1% is included in the quote, no exchange limit. You pay the Monero network fee for your deposit. TAO is volatile, so a fixed rate is worth considering.
Tips
- Double-check the address starts with 5.
- Staking TAO to a validator or subnet is optional and can be done any time after the swap.
- Going back? Use TAO to XMR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 20 to 30 minutes, mostly the 10 Monero confirmations.
It's an SS58 address that starts with 5 and is 48 characters long.
Your coldkey. That's the key that holds and controls funds.
No. SecureShift needs no account or ID.
A flat 1% included in the quote, plus the Monero network fee for your deposit.
Yes, with the TAO to XMR pair.
