Swapping Solana for Zcash: what you need to know
To switch from Solana to Zcash you don’t need to sell for dollars first and then buy again. ROVEN exchange does it in one step: one order, one rate, one payout.
Solana (SOL) is a high-speed blockchain with sub-cent fees, popular in DeFi and NFTs. Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency with optional privacy based on zero-knowledge proofs.
Why swap SOL for ZEC
Coins serve different purposes, and sometimes holding ZEC makes more sense — for faster transfers, staking or the Zcash ecosystem. Zcash supports private transfers, but swaps use transparent addresses.
Networks and addresses
| You send SOL | You receive ZEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Solana | Zcash |
| Address | 32–44 base58 characters | “t1…” or “t3…” |
| Network speed | a transfer confirms in a few seconds | a block comes roughly every 75 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- Send SOL on Solana mainnet, not wrapped SOL on other blockchains.
- You need a transparent “t1…” or “t3…” address; “zs…” and “u1…” addresses won’t work.
- Send the exact amount from the order and do it within 30 minutes, while the locked rate is valid.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On Solana, a transfer confirms in a few seconds; on Zcash, a block comes roughly every 75 seconds. The whole SOL to ZEC swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
The current rate is 1 SOL = 0.08089206 ZEC and the minimum amount is 0.2 SOL. Create an order in the form above, and ROVEN exchange will send swap updates by email or Telegram.
