# Zcash to Kaspa (ZEC to KAS) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Zcash (ZEC) and receive Kaspa (KAS) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. The KAS arrives as an ordinary transfer on Kaspa, while the ZEC you send stays private on its own chain. Most ZEC to KAS swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-kas/ Updated: 2026-10-04 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Zcash (ZEC) | | You receive | Kaspa (KAS) | | Your KAS address | Kaspa address that starts with kaspa:. Wallets: Kaspium or KasWare | | Public key | Only needed when the KAS goes to an exchange account that gives you one. Personal wallets leave it empty. | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ZEC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on Zcash | | KAS payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Kaspa confirms it in a few minutes | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your KAS is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ZEC ≈ 30,255.12 KAS · 1 KAS ≈ 0.0000330523 ZEC (market prices, 4 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 0.031 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; KAS on Kaspa Explorer | | Reverse swap | [KAS to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/kas-zec/) | ## How much KAS you get (quoted 4 Oct 2026, 00:30 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 0.1 ZEC | 2,998.22 KAS | | 0.5 ZEC | 15,007.36 KAS | | 1 ZEC | 30,008.95 KAS | | 2.5 ZEC | 75,001.10 KAS | ## How to swap ZEC to KAS 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-kas/ and enter the amount of ZEC to send. 2. Paste the KAS address that should receive the coins (and a Public key only if that address needs one). 3. Enter the ZEC address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the ZEC to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive KAS in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ZEC to KAS on GhostSwap? Most ZEC to KAS swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the ZEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash, then the KAS is sent to your wallet, and Kaspa confirms the payout in a few minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 ZEC in KAS? At 4 Oct 2026, 00:30 UTC, 1 ZEC swapped to about 30,008.95 KAS on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.031 ZEC. The rate floats with the market until your ZEC deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange ZEC to KAS? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Kaspa address that should receive the KAS, send ZEC from your own wallet, and the KAS goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Zcash to Kaspa? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the KAS 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 KAS? To receive Kaspa from your swap, we recommend using Kaspium or KasWare. Make sure your wallet supports the Kaspa network before starting the exchange. Double-check your KAS address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the KAS address? Use a Kaspa address: it starts with kaspa:. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Do I need a Public key to receive KAS? Only if the KAS goes to an exchange or custodial account that gave you a Public key; enter it in the field shown in the exchange box. A personal KAS wallet does not need one. ### Can I track my ZEC to KAS 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 KAS on Kaspa Explorer (https://explorer.kaspa.org). ### Is it safe to exchange ZEC for KAS on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ZEC deposit is converted and the KAS is sent straight to the Kaspa address you enter, so check that address twice — Kaspa transfers cannot be reversed. ### Will my KAS 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 KAS you receive will appear as a fresh transaction on the Kaspa 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 KAS swap work? Zcash lives on Zcash and Kaspa on Kaspa, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ZEC on Zcash and pays native KAS on Kaspa, 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 KAS 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: KAS to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/kas-zec/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/kas-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)