Does the network I send LINK from have to match the network where I receive DAI?

Yes. If you send LINK on Ethereum, you must receive DAI on Ethereum. The same applies to Polygon, Arbitrum, BNB Smart Chain, and any other shared network. Sending LINK on one network but specifying a DAI address on a different network will cause the swap to fail.

Why would I swap LINK for DAI instead of selling LINK for fiat?

DAI is a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, so swapping LINK to DAI lets you move out of LINK's volatility while staying on-chain. Many traders use DAI as a holding or bridge asset when they want to preserve value without leaving the blockchain or passing through a centralized exchange.

How do network fees affect my LINK to DAI swap?

Your chosen network determines the gas or transaction fee you'll pay. Ethereum typically costs more per transaction than Polygon or Arbitrum, but offers the deepest liquidity for both LINK and DAI. Check the rates and fees shown on-screen before you confirm, since they vary by network and market conditions.

Should I choose a fixed or floating rate for LINK to DAI?

Most users pick a fixed rate for this route: it locks the amount of DAI you receive when you create the order, so price movement while your LINK deposit confirms does not change the payout. A floating rate follows the market and can pay slightly more or less at execution time. You can choose either in the swap form before confirming.

How long does a LINK to DAI exchange take?

Timing depends on how quickly your LINK deposit confirms on-chain, exchange processing, and DAI network conditions. Congestion on either network can extend the wait, and the order page tracks each step while your swap runs.

Do I need an account to exchange LINK for DAI?

No signup is required for standard swaps. Zest is non-custodial — you send LINK from your own wallet and receive DAI at an address you control, with the rate shown before you confirm.

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Before you exchange LINK to DAI

Send LINK on

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Receive DAI on

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Select the send and receive networks in the widget. Each must match the corresponding wallet or withdrawal platform. Availability can change and may differ between fixed and floating rates; the current quote determines whether your selection is supported.

Rate, limits and fees

Enter your amount to check the current rate, minimum, maximum (if any) and estimated receive amount. Compare what you receive, not just the headline rate. Your sending wallet may charge a separate network fee. Floating quotes can change; fixed quotes have an expiry and deposit conditions.

After you create an order

Save your order link. Send the requested asset and amount to the deposit address on the specified network, following the order deadline. A confirmed deposit still needs exchange processing and an outgoing transfer; completion time is not guaranteed.

Delayed or incorrect deposit?

Check the order status and your transaction in the network explorer. If the order expires, the amount is wrong or processing stalls, contact support with the order ID and transaction hash before sending more funds. Recovery or a refund depends on the case.

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Check the LINK → DAI quote

Chainlink (LINK) holders often swap into Dai (DAI) to lock in stablecoin value while moving between platforms or managing portfolio exposure. Since both LINK and DAI trade across multiple blockchains—including Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and BNB Smart Chain—you can choose the network that best suits your wallet and liquidity needs.

How to swap LINK for DAI

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Open the exchange widget and select LINK as the send currency and DAI as the receive currency. The widget shows the live rate and the minimum amount for this pair.
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Enter the amount of LINK you want to exchange and choose a fixed or floating rate.
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Paste your DAI wallet address into the recipient field and double-check it. Select the network your wallet supports -- the receive network must match where your address lives.
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Create the order, save its link and send LINK to the deposit address using the network, amount and deadline shown. Receiving DAI requires deposit confirmation, exchange processing and the outgoing transfer.

Before exchanging LINK → DAI

Before you swap, confirm that your LINK source wallet and your DAI destination wallet are on the same network. LINK is available on Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum, and Polygon; DAI is available on those networks plus Optimism. Mismatched networks will cause the swap to fail. Network choice affects both fees and how quickly the transaction settles, so pick based on your current holdings and where you want to receive DAI. Double-check your receiving address, as swaps cannot be reversed once confirmed.

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Dai (DAI) is a cryptocurrency and operates on the Ethereum platform. Dai has a current supply of 4,573,695,763.52837986. The last known price of Dai is 0.99936663 USD and is down -0.06 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 3784 active market(s) with $24,946,147.19 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://makerdao.com/.

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