# Solana to Zcash (SOL to ZEC): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Solana (SOL) 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 SOL to ZEC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/sol-zec/
Updated: 2026-10-15

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Solana (SOL) |
| 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 SOL by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | Under a minute on Solana |
| 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 SOL ≈ 0.086094 ZEC · 1 ZEC ≈ 11.6152 SOL (market prices, 15 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 0.29 SOL. The exact minimum and maximum SOL 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; SOL on Solscan; ZEC on Blockchair |
| Reverse swap | [ZEC to SOL](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-sol/) |

## How much ZEC you get (quoted 15 Oct 2026, 23:52 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 1 SOL | 0.085115 ZEC |
| 5 SOL | 0.426485 ZEC |
| 25 SOL | 2.1334 ZEC |

## How to swap SOL to ZEC

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/sol-zec/ and enter the amount of SOL to send.
2. Paste the ZEC address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the SOL address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the SOL to the one-time deposit address shown.
5. Receive ZEC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## Solana to Zcash: what to know before you swap

SOL to ZEC swaps Solana into Zcash, the privacy coin built on zero-knowledge proofs. Once the ZEC arrives you can shield it in your wallet, which hides the sender, receiver and amount. No account or ID is needed.

Solana deposits confirm in seconds and Zcash blocks arrive about every 75 seconds, so this is one of the quicker routes into ZEC.

### Tips

- Receive to a transparent Zcash address (starts with t1 or t3), then shield the balance in a wallet such as Zodl (formerly Zashi).
- Send native SOL on the Solana network from a wallet you control.
- Want privacy by default instead? Compare with SOL to XMR.

### Can I swap SOL to ZEC without KYC?

Yes. There is no account or ID upload. Enter your Zcash address and send the SOL deposit.

### Which Zcash address should I use?

A transparent address (t1 or t3). Shield the ZEC in your wallet after it arrives.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap SOL to ZEC on GhostSwap?

Most SOL to ZEC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the SOL deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Solana, then the ZEC is sent to your wallet, and Zcash confirms the payout in about 10–20 minutes.

### How much is 1 SOL in ZEC?

At 15 Oct 2026, 23:52 UTC, 1 SOL swapped to about 0.085115 ZEC on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.29 SOL. The Solana network fee for sending the SOL is paid separately, in SOL. The rate floats with the market until your SOL deposit confirms.

### Can I send SOL straight to my ZEC address?

No. SOL moves on Solana and ZEC on Zcash, so SOL can only be sent to a Solana address. To swap, send the SOL to the one-time deposit address GhostSwap shows, and the ZEC is paid to the Zcash address you enter, with no bridge or wrapped token.

### What wallet and address do I need to receive ZEC?

Use a Zcash address from a wallet you control, such as Zodl (formerly Zashi), Zkool or Zingo. All three can move ZEC into the shielded pool. The address starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address. GhostSwap never holds your funds: the ZEC is sent straight to the address you enter.

### Can my SOL to ZEC swap be traced?

Your SOL transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Solana blockchain since Solana is transparent: all transactions visible on Solscan. 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 SOL to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together.

### 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 SOL to ZEC exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the SOL is refunded to the Solana address you entered as the sender address.

## Related

- [Reverse: ZEC to SOL](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-sol/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-sol.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)