# Optimism to Zcash (OP to ZEC): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Optimism (OP, a token on OP Mainnet) 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 OP to ZEC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-zec/ Updated: 2026-10-12 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Optimism (OP), token on OP Mainnet | | 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 on OP Mainnet, so keep a little ETH on OP Mainnet next to your OP | | Deposit confirmation | About a minute on OP Mainnet | | 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 | | Reference rate | 1 OP ≈ 0.000107 ZEC · 1 ZEC ≈ 9,349.24 OP (market prices, 12 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 220 OP. Maximum about 1,600,000 OP per swap. The exact minimum and maximum OP 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; OP on Optimistic Etherscan; ZEC on Blockchair | | Reverse swap | [ZEC to OP](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-op/) | ## How much ZEC you get (quoted 12 Oct 2026, 13:33 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 500 OP | 0.052722 ZEC | | 5000 OP | 0.528044 ZEC | | 10000 OP | 1.0560 ZEC | The cost of sending the ZEC to your wallet (about 0.000106 ZEC) is already deducted from these amounts. The rate floats with the market until the deposit confirms. ## How to swap OP to ZEC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/op-zec/ and enter the amount of OP to send. 2. Paste the ZEC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the OP address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the OP 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 OP to ZEC on GhostSwap? Most OP to ZEC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the OP deposit needs about a minute to confirm on OP Mainnet, 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 OP in ZEC? 1 OP is worth about 0.000107 ZEC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 12 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 220 OP. The rate floats with the market until your OP deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange OP to ZEC? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC, send OP 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 Optimism 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 on OP Mainnet to pay the OP Mainnet network fee for sending OP. ### 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 OP 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 OP payment on Optimistic Etherscan (https://optimistic.etherscan.io) and your incoming ZEC on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash). ### Is it safe to exchange OP for ZEC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your OP 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 OP to ZEC swap be traced? Your OP transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the OP Mainnet (Ethereum layer 2) blockchain since Optimism is transparent: transactions are public on Optimistic 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 OP to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together. ### How does a cross-chain OP to ZEC swap work? Optimism lives on OP Mainnet and Zcash on Zcash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your OP on OP Mainnet 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 OP to ZEC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the OP is refunded to the OP Mainnet 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 OP](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-op/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-op.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)