Swapping Tezos for Ethereum: what you need to know
Exchanging XTZ for ETH 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.
Tezos (XTZ) is a smart contract blockchain that upgrades through holder votes, without hard forks. Ethereum (ETH) is the leading platform for smart contracts, DeFi and ERC20 tokens.
Why swap XTZ for ETH
Shifting between XTZ and ETH is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. With ETH you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Ethereum (ERC20) network.
Networks and addresses
| You send XTZ | You receive ETH | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Tezos | Ethereum (ERC20) |
| Address | “tz1…”–“tz4…” | “0x” + 40 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes every few seconds | a block comes every 12 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- Delegated XTZ isn’t locked — you can send it at any time.
- An ETH address starts with “0x”; BNB Smart Chain and Polygon use the same format, so check your wallet’s network.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send XTZ 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 Tezos, a block comes every few seconds; on Ethereum (ERC20), a block comes every 12 seconds. The whole XTZ to ETH swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps XTZ for ETH at 1 ETH = 8 267.81 XTZ, with a minimum of 71.428571 XTZ. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
