# PAX Gold to Zcash (PAXG to ZEC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send PAX Gold (PAXG, 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 PAXG to ZEC swaps finish in 10–25 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/paxg-zec/
Updated: 2026-10-01

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | PAX Gold (PAXG), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| You receive | Zcash (ZEC) |
| Your ZEC address | Zcash address that starts with t1 for a transparent address. Wallets: Zashi, YWallet or Zingo |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ETH, so keep a little ETH next to your PAXG |
| 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 PAXG ≈ 3.1209 ZEC · 1 ZEC ≈ 0.320425 PAXG (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 0.0072 PAXG. The exact minimum and maximum PAXG 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; PAXG on Etherscan; ZEC on Blockchair |
| Reverse swap | [ZEC to PAXG](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-paxg/) |

## How much ZEC you get (quoted 2 Oct 2026, 00:15 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 0.02 PAXG | 0.061230 ZEC |
| 0.1 PAXG | 0.307853 ZEC |
| 0.5 PAXG | 1.5409 ZEC |
| 1 PAXG | 3.0820 ZEC |

## How to swap PAXG to ZEC

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/paxg-zec/ and enter the amount of PAXG to send.
2. Paste the ZEC address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the PAXG address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the PAXG 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 PAXG to ZEC on GhostSwap?

Most PAXG to ZEC swaps finish in 10–25 minutes. Your PAXG deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum; after that the ZEC is sent to your wallet and Zcash confirms it in about 10–20 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### How much ZEC do I get for 1 PAXG?

At 2 Oct 2026, 00:15 UTC, 1 PAXG swapped to about 3.0820 ZEC on GhostSwap, after the service fee and the ZEC network fee. The rate floats with the market, so the exchange box shows the exact live amount before you send.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange PAXG to ZEC?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC, send PAXG 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 PAX Gold 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 PAXG.

### What wallet should I use to receive ZEC?

To receive Zcash from your swap, we recommend using Ywallet, Zashi, or Nighthawk Wallet for shielded transactions. 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 for a transparent address. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my PAXG 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 PAXG payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) and your incoming ZEC on Zcash Block Explorer (https://zcashblockexplorer.com).

### Is it safe to exchange PAXG for ZEC on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your PAXG 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 PAXG to ZEC swap be traced?

Your PAXG transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Ethereum blockchain since PAX Gold is transparent — transfers are public on Etherscan. However, once your ZEC arrives in your wallet, Zcash is optional — supports both transparent (public) and shielded (fully private) transactions via zk-SNARKs. By swapping PAXG to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together.

### How does a cross-chain PAXG to ZEC swap work?

PAX Gold lives on Ethereum and Zcash on Zcash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your PAXG on Ethereum and pays native ZEC on Zcash, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my PAXG to ZEC exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the PAXG 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 PAXG](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-paxg/)
- [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)