How to exchange ETH for XTZ safely and at a good rate
Exchanging ETH for XTZ is useful when you rebalance a portfolio or want to move from one network to another without buying stablecoins in between. At ROVEN exchange the coins are swapped directly, and the rate is locked when you create the order.
Ethereum (ETH) is the leading platform for smart contracts, DeFi and ERC20 tokens. Tezos (XTZ) is a smart contract blockchain that upgrades through holder votes, without hard forks.
Why swap ETH for XTZ
Shifting between ETH and XTZ is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. With XTZ you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Tezos network.
Networks and addresses
| You send ETH | You receive XTZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Ethereum (ERC20) | Tezos |
| Address | “0x” + 40 characters | “tz1…”–“tz4…” |
| Network speed | a block comes every 12 seconds | a block comes every few seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- Send ETH on Ethereum mainnet, not on Arbitrum, Base or other layer-2 networks.
- Enter a regular “tz…” address, not a “KT1…” smart contract address.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send ETH within that time and you’ll receive exactly the amount shown in the order.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On Ethereum (ERC20), a block comes every 12 seconds; on Tezos, a block comes every few seconds. The whole ETH to XTZ swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps ETH for XTZ at 1 ETH = 9 110.8 XTZ, with a minimum of 0.02 ETH. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
