ZEC → DOT: swap details at ROVEN exchange
Exchanging ZEC for DOT 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.
Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency with optional privacy based on zero-knowledge proofs. Polkadot (DOT) is Gavin Wood’s network that unites many parachain blockchains under shared security.
Why swap ZEC for DOT
Shifting between ZEC and DOT is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. With DOT you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Polkadot network.
Networks and addresses
| You send ZEC | You receive DOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Zcash | Polkadot |
| Address | “t1…” or “t3…” | starts with “1” |
| Network speed | a block comes roughly every 75 seconds | a block comes every 6 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- Send ZEC from a transparent address, or move it out of the shielded pool in advance.
- A new Polkadot address must receive at least 1 DOT, the account’s minimum balance.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send ZEC 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 Zcash, a block comes roughly every 75 seconds; on Polkadot, a block comes every 6 seconds. The whole ZEC to DOT swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps ZEC for DOT at 1 ZEC = 1 334.47 DOT, with a minimum of 0.015385 ZEC. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
