Swapping Zcash for Ethereum: what you need to know
Exchanging ZEC 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.
Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency with optional privacy based on zero-knowledge proofs. Ethereum (ETH) is the leading platform for smart contracts, DeFi and ERC20 tokens.
Why swap ZEC for ETH
Shifting between ZEC 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 ZEC | You receive ETH | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Zcash | Ethereum (ERC20) |
| Address | “t1…” or “t3…” | “0x” + 40 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes roughly every 75 seconds | a block comes every 12 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.
- 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 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 Ethereum (ERC20), a block comes every 12 seconds. The whole ZEC to ETH swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps ZEC for ETH at 1 ZEC = 0.57591794 ETH, 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.
