USDC ERC20 → ZEC: swap details at ROVEN exchange
If you hold USDC ERC20 and want Zcash, you don’t need an exchange account. At ROVEN exchange the swap takes a few minutes: you see the final amount in advance, and an operator checks every order by hand.
USDC ERC20 is Circle’s regulated stablecoin on Ethereum, with reserves attested monthly. Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency with optional privacy based on zero-knowledge proofs.
Why swap USDC ERC20 for ZEC
A stablecoin is a handy way to hold dollars, but to benefit from market growth or use the Zcash network you need ZEC itself. Zcash supports private transfers, but swaps use transparent addresses.
Networks and addresses
| You send USDC ERC20 | You receive ZEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Ethereum (ERC20) | Zcash |
| Address | “0x” + 40 characters | “t1…” or “t3…” |
| Network speed | a block comes every 12 seconds | a block comes roughly every 75 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- Send USDC on Ethereum, not Base, Polygon or Solana — those are different versions of the token.
- You need a transparent “t1…” or “t3…” address; “zs…” and “u1…” addresses won’t work.
- To send USDC your wallet needs some ETH to pay the network fee.
- 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 Ethereum (ERC20), a block comes every 12 seconds; on Zcash, a block comes roughly every 75 seconds. The whole USDC ERC20 to ZEC swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
The current rate is 1 ZEC = 1 181.82 USDC and the minimum amount is 50 USDC. Create an order in the form above, and ROVEN exchange will send swap updates by email or Telegram.
