# Kaspa to Zcash (KAS to ZEC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Kaspa (KAS) 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 KAS to ZEC swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/kas-zec/ Updated: 2026-10-03 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Kaspa (KAS) | | 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 Public key | If the deposit screen shows a Public key for your KAS, include it exactly. | | Deposit network fee | Paid in KAS by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | A few minutes on Kaspa | | ZEC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Zcash confirms it in about 10–20 minutes | | Typical swap time | 10–25 minutes until your ZEC is sent | | Reference rate | 1 KAS ≈ 0.0000328717 ZEC · 1 ZEC ≈ 30,421.27 KAS (market prices, 3 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 940 KAS. The exact minimum and maximum KAS 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; KAS on Kaspa Explorer; ZEC on Blockchair | | Reverse swap | [ZEC to KAS](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-kas/) | ## How much ZEC you get (quoted 3 Oct 2026, 18:56 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 2500 KAS | 0.080798 ZEC | | 10000 KAS | 0.323847 ZEC | | 50000 KAS | 1.6201 ZEC | ## How to swap KAS to ZEC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/kas-zec/ and enter the amount of KAS to send. 2. Paste the ZEC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the KAS address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the KAS 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 KAS to ZEC on GhostSwap? Most KAS to ZEC swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the KAS deposit needs a few minutes to confirm on Kaspa, 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. ### How much is 1 KAS in ZEC? 1 KAS is worth about 0.0000328717 ZEC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 3 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the ZEC network fee. The minimum for this pair is about 940 KAS. The rate floats with the market until your KAS deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange KAS to ZEC? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC, send KAS 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 Kaspa 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, the Kaspa network fee for your deposit is paid in KAS by your wallet. ### 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 KAS 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 KAS payment on Kaspa Explorer (https://explorer.kaspa.org) and your incoming ZEC on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash). ### Is it safe to exchange KAS for ZEC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your KAS 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 KAS to ZEC swap be traced? Your KAS transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Kaspa blockchain since Kaspa is transparent — transactions are public on Kaspa Explorer. 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 KAS to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together. ### How does a cross-chain KAS to ZEC swap work? Kaspa lives on Kaspa and Zcash on Zcash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your KAS on Kaspa 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 KAS to ZEC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the KAS is refunded to the Kaspa 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 KAS](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-kas/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-kas.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)