# Link to Zcash (LINK to ZEC): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Link (LINK, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) 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 LINK to ZEC swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/link-zec/ Updated: 2026-10-11 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Link (LINK), ERC-20 token on Ethereum | | 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 ETH, so keep a little ETH next to your LINK | | Deposit confirmation | About 2–5 minutes on Ethereum | | 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 LINK ≈ 0.010595 ZEC · 1 ZEC ≈ 94.3853 LINK (market prices, 11 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 2.3 LINK. The exact minimum and maximum LINK 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; LINK on Etherscan; ZEC on Blockchair | | Reverse swap | [ZEC to LINK](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-link/) | ## How much ZEC you get (quoted 11 Oct 2026, 01:38 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 10 LINK | 0.104222 ZEC | | 50 LINK | 0.522865 ZEC | | 250 LINK | 2.6157 ZEC | ## How to swap LINK to ZEC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/link-zec/ and enter the amount of LINK to send. 2. Paste the ZEC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the LINK address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the LINK 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 LINK to ZEC on GhostSwap? Most LINK to ZEC swaps are paid out within 10–25 minutes: the LINK deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum, 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 LINK in ZEC? 1 LINK is worth about 0.010595 ZEC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 11 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 2.3 LINK. The rate floats with the market until your LINK deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange LINK to ZEC? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC, send LINK 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 Link 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 ETH to pay the Ethereum network fee for sending LINK. ### 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 LINK 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 LINK payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) and your incoming ZEC on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash). ### Is it safe to exchange LINK for ZEC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your LINK 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 LINK to ZEC swap be traced? Your LINK transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Ethereum (ERC-20) blockchain since Link is transparent: visible on Etherscan. 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 LINK to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together. ### How does a cross-chain LINK to ZEC swap work? Link lives on Ethereum and Zcash on Zcash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your LINK on Ethereum 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 LINK to ZEC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the LINK is refunded to the Ethereum 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 LINK](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-link/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-link.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)