# Zcash to Popcat (ZEC to POPCAT) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Zcash (ZEC) and receive Popcat (POPCAT, an SPL token on Solana) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. The POPCAT arrives as an ordinary transfer on Solana, while the ZEC you send stays private on its own chain. Most ZEC to POPCAT swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-popcat/ Updated: 2026-10-04 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Zcash (ZEC) | | You receive | Popcat (POPCAT), SPL token on Solana | | Your POPCAT address | Solana address that is 32–44 letters and numbers with no 0x prefix. Wallets: Phantom, Solflare or a Ledger | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ZEC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on Zcash | | POPCAT payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Solana confirms it in under a minute | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your POPCAT is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ZEC ≈ 24,547.46 POPCAT · 1 POPCAT ≈ 0.0000407374 ZEC (market prices, 4 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; POPCAT on Solscan | | Reverse swap | [POPCAT to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/popcat-zec/) | ## How much POPCAT you get (quoted 4 Oct 2026, 01:35 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 0.1 ZEC | 2,404.17 POPCAT | | 0.5 ZEC | 12,055.68 POPCAT | | 1 ZEC | 24,117.16 POPCAT | | 2.5 ZEC | 60,278.53 POPCAT | ## How to swap ZEC to POPCAT 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-popcat/ and enter the amount of ZEC to send. 2. Paste the POPCAT 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 POPCAT in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ZEC to POPCAT on GhostSwap? Most ZEC to POPCAT swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the ZEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash, then the POPCAT is sent to your wallet, and Solana confirms the payout in under a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 ZEC in POPCAT? At 4 Oct 2026, 01:35 UTC, 1 ZEC swapped to about 24,117.16 POPCAT on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.023 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 POPCAT? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Solana address that should receive the POPCAT, send ZEC from your own wallet, and the POPCAT goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Zcash to Popcat? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the POPCAT 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 POPCAT? To receive Popcat from your swap, we recommend using Phantom, Solflare or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Solana (SPL token) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your POPCAT address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the POPCAT address? Use a Solana address: it is 32–44 letters and numbers with no 0x prefix. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending POPCAT to an address on another network can lose the coins. ### Can I track my ZEC to POPCAT 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 POPCAT on Solscan (https://solscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange ZEC for POPCAT on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ZEC deposit is converted and the POPCAT is sent straight to the Solana address you enter, so check that address twice — Solana transfers cannot be reversed. ### Will my POPCAT 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 POPCAT you receive will appear as a fresh transaction on the Solana (SPL token) 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 POPCAT swap work? Zcash lives on Zcash and Popcat on Solana, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ZEC on Zcash and pays native POPCAT on Solana, 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 POPCAT 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: POPCAT to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/popcat-zec/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/popcat-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)