# Bitcoin to Horizen (BTC to ZEN) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Horizen (ZEN, a token on Base (Ethereum layer 2)) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Base, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most BTC to ZEN swaps finish in 20–60 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-zen/
Updated: 2026-10-02

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bitcoin (BTC) |
| You receive | Horizen (ZEN), token on Base (Ethereum layer 2) |
| Your ZEN address | Base address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask or Rabby |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin |
| ZEN payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Base confirms it in about a minute |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ZEN is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 12,031.48 ZEN · 1 ZEN ≈ 0.0000831153 BTC (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum BTC amounts are shown live in the exchange box |
| Account / KYC | None for standard swaps: no sign-up, no email, no ID |
| Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; BTC on mempool.space; ZEN on BaseScan |
| Reverse swap | [ZEN to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zen-btc/) |

## How to swap BTC to ZEN

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-zen/ and enter the amount of BTC to send.
2. Paste the ZEN address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the BTC address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the BTC to the one-time deposit address shown.
5. Receive ZEN in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap BTC to ZEN on GhostSwap?

Most BTC to ZEN swaps finish in 20–60 minutes. Your BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin; after that the ZEN is sent to your wallet and Base confirms it in about a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange BTC to ZEN?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Base address that should receive the ZEN, send BTC from your own wallet, and the ZEN goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload.

### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Horizen?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ZEN amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Bitcoin network fee for your deposit is paid in BTC by your wallet.

### What wallet should I use to receive ZEN?

To receive Horizen from your swap, we recommend using Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask or Rabby. Make sure your wallet supports the Base network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ZEN address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the ZEN address?

Use a Base address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending ZEN to an address on another network can lose the coins.

### Can I track my BTC to ZEN swap?

Yes. After initiating your swap, GhostSwap provides a transaction status page where you can monitor progress in real-time. You can also track your BTC payment on Mempool.space (https://mempool.space) and your incoming ZEN on BaseScan (https://basescan.org).

### Is it safe to exchange BTC for ZEN on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the ZEN is sent straight to the Base address you enter, so check that address twice — Base transfers cannot be reversed.

### How does a cross-chain BTC to ZEN swap work?

Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Horizen on Base, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native ZEN on Base, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my BTC to ZEN exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the BTC is refunded to the Bitcoin address you entered as the sender address. If something looks stuck, contact support with your swap ID from the status page. Most problems come from sending a different amount than shown or using an address on the wrong network.

## Related

- [Reverse: ZEN to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zen-btc/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zen-btc.md))
- [All GhostSwap pairs](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/)
- [How to exchange](https://ghostswap.io/how-to-exchange/)
- [Site guide for AI assistants](https://ghostswap.io/llms.txt)