# Zcash to Ethereum Classic (ZEC to ETC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Zcash (ZEC) and receive Ethereum Classic (ETC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. The ETC arrives as an ordinary transfer on Ethereum Classic, while the ZEC you send stays private on its own chain. Most ZEC to ETC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-etc/ Updated: 2026-10-03 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Zcash (ZEC) | | You receive | Ethereum Classic (ETC) | | Your ETC address | Ethereum Classic address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: Trust Wallet or MetaMask (ETC network) | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ZEC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on Zcash | | ETC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum Classic confirms it in a few minutes | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ETC is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ZEC ≈ 147.2847 ETC · 1 ETC ≈ 0.006790 ZEC (market prices, 3 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 0.024 ZEC. The exact minimum and maximum ZEC 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; ZEC on Blockchair; ETC on Blockscout | | Reverse swap | [ETC to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/etc-zec/) | ## How much ETC you get (quoted 3 Oct 2026, 23:55 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 0.1 ZEC | 14.5047 ETC | | 0.5 ZEC | 72.5434 ETC | | 1 ZEC | 145.1072 ETC | | 2.5 ZEC | 362.6640 ETC | ## How to swap ZEC to ETC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-etc/ and enter the amount of ZEC to send. 2. Paste the ETC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the ZEC address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the ZEC to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive ETC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## Zcash to Ethereum Classic: from a t-address to an ETC wallet This pair converts Zcash into Ethereum Classic, the chain that kept the original Ethereum history after the 2016 split and still runs on proof of work. It suits ZEC holders who want to move into another proof-of-work coin or pay someone in ETC, with no account. Zcash has transparent addresses (t1 or t3) and shielded ones: Sapling addresses start with zs, and unified addresses (u1) carry a shielded receiver. The ETC you receive is an ordinary public transfer. Zcash blocks arrive about every 75 seconds, and the deposit is usually credited within 10 to 20 minutes. Ethereum Classic then confirms the payout in blocks of about 13 seconds, and most swaps finish in 20 to 60 minutes. Many exchanges wait for a large number of ETC confirmations before they credit a deposit, so a payout sent to an exchange can take longer to show there. ### Tips - Paste an Ethereum Classic address (0x plus 40 hexadecimal characters). MetaMask uses the same address on every EVM chain, so add the Ethereum Classic network to see the ETC. Trust Wallet supports ETC directly. - Send ZEC from a transparent t-address and enter that address as the sender address for refunds. If your ZEC is shielded, move the amount to a transparent address in your wallet first and wait for it to confirm. - Do not use an exchange's Ethereum (ETH) deposit address for this payout. ETH and ETC are different coins, even though the addresses look alike. ### Can I swap ZEC to ETC without KYC? Yes. A standard swap needs no account, email or ID. Enter your ETC address and a transparent Zcash address for refunds, then send the ZEC. ### Will my ETC arrive at my Ethereum address? It arrives on the Ethereum Classic chain. If you paste an address you also use on Ethereum, the same key controls the coins, but you see them only with the Ethereum Classic network selected. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ZEC to ETC on GhostSwap? Most ZEC to ETC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the ZEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash, then the ETC is sent to your wallet, and Ethereum Classic confirms the payout in a few minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 ZEC in ETC? At 3 Oct 2026, 23:55 UTC, 1 ZEC swapped to about 145.1072 ETC on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.024 ZEC. The rate floats with the market until your ZEC deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### What are the fees for converting Zcash to Ethereum Classic? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ETC amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Zcash network fee for your deposit is paid in ZEC by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive ETC? To receive Ethereum Classic from your swap, we recommend using Trust Wallet or MetaMask (ETC network). Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum Classic network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ETC address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ETC address? Use an Ethereum Classic address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my ZEC to ETC 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 ZEC payment on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash) and your incoming ETC on Blockscout (https://etc.blockscout.com). ### Is it safe to exchange ZEC for ETC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ZEC deposit is converted and the ETC is sent straight to the Ethereum Classic address you enter, so check that address twice — Ethereum Classic transfers cannot be reversed. ### Will my ETC be linked to my ZEC? Zcash privacy is optional: it supports both transparent (public) and shielded (fully private) transactions via zk-SNARKs. Coins sent from a private balance keep their history out of public view. The ETC you receive will appear as a fresh transaction on the Ethereum Classic blockchain with no visible connection to your ZEC holdings. GhostSwap requires no KYC, so there's no account linking the two. ### How does a cross-chain ZEC to ETC swap work? Zcash lives on Zcash and Ethereum Classic on Ethereum Classic, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ZEC on Zcash and pays native ETC on Ethereum Classic, 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 ZEC to ETC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the ZEC is refunded to the Zcash 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: ETC to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/etc-zec/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/etc-zec.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)