# Tezos to Zcash (XTZ to ZEC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Tezos (XTZ) 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 XTZ to ZEC swaps finish in 5–15 minutes.

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

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Tezos (XTZ) |
| 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 XTZ by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | A few minutes on Tezos |
| 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 XTZ ≈ 0.000243 ZEC · 1 ZEC ≈ 4,116.49 XTZ (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 93 XTZ. The exact minimum and maximum XTZ 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; XTZ on TzKT; ZEC on Blockchair |
| Reverse swap | [ZEC to XTZ](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-xtz/) |

## How much ZEC you get (quoted 2 Oct 2026, 01:08 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 250 XTZ | 0.060038 ZEC |
| 2500 XTZ | 0.600821 ZEC |
| 5000 XTZ | 1.2013 ZEC |

## How to swap XTZ to ZEC

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

Most XTZ to ZEC swaps finish in 5–15 minutes. Your XTZ deposit needs a few minutes to confirm on Tezos; 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 5,000 XTZ?

At 2 Oct 2026, 01:08 UTC, 5,000 XTZ swapped to about 1.2013 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 XTZ to ZEC?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC, send XTZ 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 Tezos 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 Tezos network fee for your deposit is paid in XTZ 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, which can all 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 XTZ 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 XTZ payment on TzKT (https://tzkt.io) and your incoming ZEC on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash).

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

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

Your XTZ transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Tezos blockchain since Tezos is transparent — transfers are public on TzKT. 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 XTZ to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together.

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

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

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

If a swap cannot be completed, the XTZ is refunded to the Tezos 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 XTZ](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-xtz/)
- [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)