OP to ZEC: Exchange Optimism for Zcash Without KYC

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.

5–15 min
No account · No KYC
Non-custodial
Fees included in quote

You Send

You Get

ZEC

Recipient Wallet

Sender Address

⚠️ Enter the exact wallet you are sending from. Your funds must be sent from this address.

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Optimism

Price:

$0.1438

24h Change:

5.88%

Market Cap:

$330.62M

Volume (24h):

$97.01M

Circulating Supply:

2.30B OP

ZEC

Zcash

Price:

$1,232.30

24h Change:

-0.39%

Market Cap:

$20.94B

Volume (24h):

$391.07M

Circulating Supply:

16.98M ZEC

Data by CoinGecko

OP to ZEC Exchange Rate

1 OP = 0.000117 ZEC

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

Live market rate

OP to ZEC swap at a glance

Everything that is specific to swapping Optimism to Zcash on GhostSwap.

Optimism (OP)You send · token on OP Mainnet

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 OP Mainnet to Zcash, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens.

Swap time

5–15 minuntil your ZEC is sent

Network fee

Paid in ETH on OP Mainnetkeep a little ETH on OP Mainnet too

Account / KYC

NoneNo sign-up, email or ID for standard swaps

Tracking

Live status pageOP on Optimistic Etherscan · 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 OP ≈ 0.000117 ZEC1 ZEC ≈ 8,568.65 OP · market prices, 11 Oct 2026

Minimum

About 210 OPThe exact minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.

Send OPAbout a minute to confirm on OP Mainnet
GhostSwap swaps itAt the floating rate, fees already in the quote
Receive ZECSent to your address; Zcash confirms in about 10–20 minutes

Facts checked 11 Oct 2026Reverse: ZEC to OP

How much ZEC do you get for OP?

GhostSwap quotes at 11 Oct 2026, 14:56 UTC. What lands in your wallet: service fee and ZEC network fee already deducted.

Fees included

500OP

0.057069ZEC

2,500OP

0.285731ZEC

10,000OP

1.1431ZEC

The rate floats with the market until your OP deposit confirms. The minimum for this pair is about 210 OP. Enter any amount in the exchange box above for a live quote; no account needed.

OP to ZEC Live Price Chart

OP/ZEC

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Reference market prices, updated live

What is Optimism?

Optimism (OP) is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses optimistic rollups to make transactions faster and significantly cheaper than on Ethereum mainnet. Optimism is known for its retroactive public goods funding model, which directs network revenue toward open-source projects that benefit the ecosystem. OP is the governance token used for voting on protocol decisions and treasury allocation. Major DeFi protocols including Aave, Uniswap, and Synthetix are deployed on Optimism.

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 OP for ZEC?

Swapping Optimism to Zcash on GhostSwap moves your funds into a privacy coin without KYC or account creation. Optimism is transparent: transactions are public on Optimistic Etherscan.

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 OP history stays public on the OP Mainnet (Ethereum layer 2) 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 OP to ZEC swap without KYC, sign-ups, or personal data collection. The OP you send is still visible on the OP Mainnet (Ethereum layer 2) blockchain; the privacy starts once the ZEC is in your wallet.

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

Convert Optimism to Zcash

OP	ZEC at market price
250OP	0.029176ZEC
500OP	0.058352ZEC
2,500OP	0.291761ZEC
5,000OP	0.583523ZEC
25,000OP	2.9176ZEC
50,000OP	5.8352ZEC

At market prices of $0.143815 per OP and $1,232.30 per ZEC (11 Oct 2026), 5,000 OP is worth about 0.583523 ZEC. Your exact amount, after network fees, is shown in the exchange box before you send.

Convert Zcash to Optimism

ZEC	OP at market price
0.02ZEC	171.3729OP
0.05ZEC	428.4324OP
0.1ZEC	856.8647OP
0.2ZEC	1,713.73OP
0.5ZEC	4,284.32OP
1ZEC	8,568.65OP
5ZEC	42,843.24OP
10ZEC	85,686.47OP

Going the other way, 0.5 ZEC is worth about 4,284.32 OP at the same prices.

How to Exchange Optimism to Zcash

Select OP and ZEC

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

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 OP Mainnet address you send OP from; a refund, if ever needed, goes there.

Send Optimism

Send exactly the amount shown from your own OP Mainnet wallet to the one-time deposit address. Keep a little ETH on OP Mainnet in that wallet for the network fee.

Receive Zcash

Your ZEC is usually paid out 5–15 minutes after you send your OP, 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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OP to ZEC: questions and answers

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

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 0.000117 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 210 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.