# Drift to Zcash (DRIFT to ZEC): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Drift (DRIFT, an SPL token on Solana) and receive Zcash (ZEC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. Zcash supports shielded transfers, which hide the sender, receiver and amount once the coins are in a shielded address. Most DRIFT to ZEC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/drift-zec/ Updated: 2026-10-12 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Drift (DRIFT), SPL token on Solana | | You receive | Zcash (ZEC) | | Your ZEC address | Zcash address that starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address. Wallets: Zodl (formerly Zashi), Zkool or Zingo | | Deposit network fee | Paid in SOL, so keep a little SOL next to your DRIFT | | Deposit confirmation | Under a minute on Solana | | ZEC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Zcash confirms it in about 10–20 minutes | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your ZEC is sent | | Limits | Minimum about 1,700 DRIFT. Maximum about 640,000 DRIFT per swap. The exact minimum and maximum DRIFT 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; DRIFT on Solscan; ZEC on Blockchair | | Reverse swap | [ZEC to DRIFT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-drift/) | ## How much ZEC you get (quoted 12 Oct 2026, 12:45 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 2100 DRIFT | 0.028393 ZEC | | 10000 DRIFT | 0.136007 ZEC | | 25000 DRIFT | 0.340271 ZEC | The cost of sending the ZEC to your wallet (about 0.000246 ZEC) is already deducted from these amounts. The rate floats with the market until the deposit confirms. ## How to swap DRIFT to ZEC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/drift-zec/ and enter the amount of DRIFT to send. 2. Paste the ZEC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the DRIFT address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the DRIFT to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive ZEC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap DRIFT to ZEC on GhostSwap? Most DRIFT to ZEC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the DRIFT deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Solana, then the ZEC is sent to your wallet, and Zcash confirms the payout in about 10–20 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange DRIFT to ZEC? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC, send DRIFT from your own wallet, and the ZEC goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Drift to Zcash? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ZEC amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, your wallet needs a little SOL to pay the Solana network fee for sending DRIFT. ### What wallet should I use to receive ZEC? To receive Zcash from your swap, we recommend using Zodl (formerly Zashi), Zkool or Zingo. All three can move ZEC into the shielded pool. Make sure your wallet supports the Zcash network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ZEC address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ZEC address? Use a Zcash address: it starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my DRIFT to ZEC 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 DRIFT payment on Solscan (https://solscan.io) and your incoming ZEC on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash). ### Is it safe to exchange DRIFT for ZEC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your DRIFT deposit is converted and the ZEC is sent straight to the Zcash address you enter, so check that address twice, Zcash transfers cannot be reversed. ### Can my DRIFT to ZEC swap be traced? Your DRIFT transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Solana (SPL token) blockchain since Drift is transparent: every Solana transfer is public on Solscan. However, once your ZEC arrives in your wallet, Zcash privacy is optional: it supports both transparent (public) and shielded (fully private) transactions via zk-SNARKs. By swapping DRIFT to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together. ### How does a cross-chain DRIFT to ZEC swap work? Drift lives on Solana and Zcash on Zcash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your DRIFT on Solana and pays native ZEC on Zcash, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### Is it legal to own and swap Zcash? In most countries, yes: owning and swapping Zcash is not banned, although some centralized exchanges have stopped listing privacy coins in certain regions. Privacy is a legitimate need, and using privacy-enhancing tools is not illegal in itself. You are responsible for following the cryptocurrency rules where you live. ### What happens if my DRIFT to ZEC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the DRIFT is refunded to the Solana 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: ZEC to DRIFT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-drift/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-drift.md)) - [No-KYC Zcash exchange: all routes, minimums and times](https://ghostswap.io/zcash-exchange/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/zcash-exchange.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)