# Zcash to Link (ZEC to LINK) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Zcash (ZEC) and receive Link (LINK, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. The LINK arrives as an ordinary transfer on Ethereum, while the ZEC you send stays private on its own chain. Most ZEC to LINK swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-link/
Updated: 2026-10-03

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Zcash (ZEC) |
| You receive | Link (LINK), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| Your LINK address | Ethereum address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ZEC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on Zcash |
| LINK payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your LINK is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 ZEC ≈ 93.6705 LINK · 1 LINK ≈ 0.010676 ZEC (market prices, 3 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 0.023 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; LINK on Etherscan |
| Reverse swap | [LINK to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/link-zec/) |

## How much LINK you get (quoted 3 Oct 2026, 21:53 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ZEC | 9.2284 LINK |
| 0.5 ZEC | 46.2588 LINK |
| 1 ZEC | 92.4615 LINK |
| 2.5 ZEC | 231.1508 LINK |

## How to swap ZEC to LINK

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-link/ and enter the amount of ZEC to send.
2. Paste the LINK 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 LINK in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## Zcash for Chainlink: from a privacy coin to an oracle token

This pair turns Zcash into LINK, the ERC-20 token of the Chainlink oracle network. Apps rely on Chainlink for price feeds and other off-chain data, and node operators are paid in LINK for supplying it. The swap suits ZEC holders who want LINK in an Ethereum wallet they control, such as MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger, with no account.

Zcash has transparent addresses (t1 or t3) and shielded ones (Sapling addresses starting with zs, and unified addresses starting with u1). Send the deposit from a transparent address. If your ZEC is shielded, move the amount to a t-address in your wallet first and wait for that transfer to confirm. Zcash blocks arrive about every 75 seconds, the deposit is usually credited in 10 to 20 minutes, and most swaps finish in 20 to 60 minutes.

### Tips

- Paste an Ethereum address for the LINK (0x plus 40 hexadecimal characters). A Zcash address cannot hold ERC-20 tokens, and you will need a little ETH on the Ethereum address before you can move the LINK.
- Enter the transparent t1 or t3 address you send from as the refund address, so any refund comes back as ZEC to a wallet you control.
- Unshield only the amount you plan to swap. The rest of your ZEC can stay in your shielded address.

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

Yes. Standard swaps need no account, email or ID. Enter your Ethereum address and a transparent Zcash refund address, check the floating rate and send the ZEC.

### Is the LINK private like shielded ZEC?

No. LINK is an ERC-20 token, so the payout and every later transfer are visible on Etherscan. Zcash's privacy applies only to ZEC held and sent in shielded addresses.

## FAQ

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

Most ZEC to LINK swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the ZEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash, then the LINK is sent to your wallet, and Ethereum confirms the payout in about 2–5 minutes.

### How much is 1 ZEC in LINK?

At 3 Oct 2026, 21:53 UTC, 1 ZEC swapped to about 92.4615 LINK on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.023 ZEC. The Zcash network fee for sending the ZEC is paid separately, in ZEC. The rate floats with the market until your ZEC deposit confirms.

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

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

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

Use an Ethereum address from a wallet you control, such as MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. The address starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Sending LINK to an address on another network can lose the coins. GhostSwap never holds your funds: the LINK is sent straight to the address you enter.

### 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 LINK exchange fails?

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

## Related

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