Swapping XRP for Zcash: what you need to know
Exchanging XRP for ZEC 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.
XRP is the coin of the XRP Ledger, built for fast international payments between banks and people. Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency with optional privacy based on zero-knowledge proofs.
Why swap XRP for ZEC
Shifting between XRP and ZEC is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. Zcash supports private transfers, but swaps use transparent addresses.
Networks and addresses
| You send XRP | You receive ZEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | XRP Ledger | Zcash |
| Address | “r…”, 25–35 characters | “t1…” or “t3…” |
| Network speed | a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds | a block comes roughly every 75 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Required, from the order | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- When sending XRP, be sure to include the destination tag from the order.
- You need a transparent “t1…” or “t3…” address; “zs…” and “u1…” addresses won’t work.
- When sending XRP, include the memo from the order, or the payment will have to be traced manually.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send XRP 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 XRP Ledger, a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds; on Zcash, a block comes roughly every 75 seconds. The whole XRP to ZEC swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps XRP for ZEC at 1 ZEC = 944.841111 XRP, with a minimum of 15.384615 XRP. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
