NEAR to ZEC: Exchange NEAR Protocol for Zcash Without KYC

Send NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on NEAR 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.

  • 5–15 min
  • No account · No KYC
  • Non-custodial
  • Fees included in quote
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NEAR
NEAR Protocol
Price:
$5.21
24h Change:
1.06%
Market Cap:
$6.82B
Volume (24h):
$1.25B
Circulating Supply:
1.31B NEAR
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ZEC
Zcash
Price:
$1,235.29
24h Change:
-6.45%
Market Cap:
$20.97B
Volume (24h):
$850.64M
Circulating Supply:
16.97M ZEC

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NEAR to ZEC Exchange Rate

1 NEAR = 0.004218 ZEC

The 1 NEAR Protocol to Zcash reference rate at market prices, before fees. The exact amount, minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.

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NEAR to ZEC swap at a glance

Everything that is specific to swapping NEAR Protocol to Zcash on GhostSwap.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR)You send · NEAR network
Zcash (ZEC)You receive · Zcash network

Zcash supports shielded transfers, which hide the sender, receiver and amount once the coins are in a shielded address. It is a cross-chain swap from NEAR to Zcash, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens.

Swap time
5–15 minuntil your ZEC is sent
Network fee
Paid in NEARby your wallet
Account / KYC
NoneNo sign-up, email or ID for standard swaps
Tracking
Live status pageNEAR on NearBlocks · ZEC on Blockchair
Your ZEC address
Zcash addressIt starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address. Wallets: Zodl (formerly Zashi), Zkool or Zingo.
Reference rate
1 NEAR ≈ 0.004218 ZEC1 ZEC ≈ 237.0998 NEAR · market prices, 8 Oct 2026
Minimum
About 5.8 NEARThe exact minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.
  1. Send NEARA few seconds to confirm on NEAR
  2. GhostSwap swaps itAt the floating rate, fees already in the quote
  3. Receive ZECSent to your address; Zcash confirms in about 10–20 minutes
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026Reverse: ZEC to NEAR

How much ZEC do you get for NEAR?

GhostSwap quotes at 8 Oct 2026, 09:02 UTC. What lands in your wallet: service fee and ZEC network fee already deducted.

Fees included
25NEAR
0.103788ZEC
100NEAR
0.415398ZEC
500NEAR
2.0770ZEC

The rate floats with the market until your NEAR deposit confirms. The minimum for this pair is about 5.8 NEAR. Enter any amount in the exchange box above for a live quote; no account needed.

NEAR to ZEC Live Price Chart

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Reference market prices, updated live

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What is NEAR Protocol?

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a scalable, developer-friendly blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications (dApps). It uses a unique sharding technology called Nightshade to achieve high throughput and low transaction fees. NEAR tokens are used for transaction fees, staking, and governance, empowering users to participate in network operations.

ZEC

What is Zcash?

Zcash (ZEC) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that pioneered the use of zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) in blockchain technology. Unlike Monero where privacy is mandatory, Zcash gives users the choice between transparent transactions (publicly visible, like Bitcoin) and shielded transactions (fully private — hiding sender, receiver, and amount). This flexibility lets Zcash users choose a shielded transfer when they want privacy and a transparent one when they do not. ZEC has been instrumental in advancing cryptographic research that now underpins many Layer 2 scaling solutions.

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Why Swap NEAR for ZEC?

Swapping NEAR Protocol to Zcash on GhostSwap moves your funds into a privacy coin without KYC or account creation. NEAR Protocol is transparent: transfers are public on NearBlocks.

Shield your financial activity

Zcash privacy is optional: it supports both transparent (public) and shielded (fully private) transactions via zk-SNARKs. Use the private option in your wallet to keep balances and payments out of public view.

No account linking the two coins

Your NEAR history stays public on the NEAR blockchain. The ZEC arrives at your transparent Zcash address, and your wallet can then move it into the shielded pool, where amounts and addresses are hidden. A no-KYC swap adds no account or ID linking the two.

Low fees on the Zcash network

Zcash fees are minimal, making ZEC practical for regular private transactions, not just large transfers.

No identity verification required

GhostSwap processes your NEAR to ZEC swap without KYC, sign-ups, or personal data collection. The NEAR you send is still visible on the NEAR blockchain; the privacy starts once the ZEC is in your wallet.

Exchange NEAR for ZEC on GhostSwap with no account and no sign-up. Most swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes after you send your NEAR.

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Convert NEAR Protocol to Zcash

NEARZEC at market price
5.8NEAR0.024462ZEC
10NEAR0.042176ZEC
25NEAR0.105441ZEC
50NEAR0.210882ZEC
100NEAR0.421763ZEC
250NEAR1.0544ZEC
1,000NEAR4.2176ZEC
2,500NEAR10.5441ZEC

At market prices of $5.2100 per NEAR and $1,235.29 per ZEC (8 Oct 2026), 100 NEAR is worth about 0.421763 ZEC. Your exact amount, after network fees, is shown in the exchange box before you send.

ZEC

Convert Zcash to NEAR Protocol

ZECNEAR at market price
0.023ZEC5.4533NEAR
0.05ZEC11.8550NEAR
0.1ZEC23.7100NEAR
0.2ZEC47.4200NEAR
0.5ZEC118.5499NEAR
1ZEC237.0998NEAR
5ZEC1,185.50NEAR
10ZEC2,371.00NEAR

Going the other way, 0.5 ZEC is worth about 118.5499 NEAR at the same prices.

How to Exchange NEAR Protocol to Zcash

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Select Crypto Currency

Select NEAR and ZEC

Pick NEAR in “You send” and ZEC in “You get”, then enter the amount. The box shows how much ZEC you get and the minimum NEAR for this pair.

Select Wallet Address
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Enter Zcash Address

Paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC (it starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address). Then enter the NEAR address you send NEAR from; a refund, if ever needed, goes there.

Sent Crypto Currency
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Send NEAR Protocol

Send exactly the amount shown from your own NEAR wallet to the one-time deposit address.

Receive Crypto

Receive Zcash

Your ZEC is usually paid out 5–15 minutes after you send your NEAR, and Zcash then confirms it in about 10–20 minutes. Follow each step on the status page with your swap ID.

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NEAR to ZEC: questions and answers

Everything you need to know about exchanging NEAR to ZEC on GhostSwap.

How long does it take to swap NEAR to ZEC on GhostSwap?
Most NEAR to ZEC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the NEAR deposit needs a few seconds to confirm on NEAR, 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 NEAR in ZEC?
1 NEAR is worth about 0.004218 ZEC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 8 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 5.8 NEAR. The rate floats with the market until your NEAR deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send.
Do I need KYC or an account to exchange NEAR to ZEC?
No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC, send NEAR 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 NEAR Protocol 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 NEAR network fee for your deposit is paid in NEAR 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 NEAR 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 NEAR payment on NearBlocks (https://nearblocks.io) and your incoming ZEC on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash).
Is it safe to exchange NEAR for ZEC on GhostSwap?
GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your NEAR 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 NEAR to ZEC swap be traced?
Your NEAR transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the NEAR blockchain since NEAR Protocol is transparent: transfers are public on NearBlocks. 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 NEAR to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together.
How does a cross-chain NEAR to ZEC swap work?
NEAR Protocol lives on NEAR and Zcash on Zcash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your NEAR on NEAR 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 NEAR to ZEC exchange fails?
If a swap cannot be completed, the NEAR is refunded to the NEAR 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.