Swapping Zcash for Solana: what you need to know
To switch from Zcash to Solana you don’t need to sell for dollars first and then buy again. ROVEN exchange does it in one step: one order, one rate, one payout.
Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency with optional privacy based on zero-knowledge proofs. Solana (SOL) is a high-speed blockchain with sub-cent fees, popular in DeFi and NFTs.
Why swap ZEC for SOL
Coins serve different purposes, and sometimes holding SOL makes more sense — for faster transfers, staking or the Solana ecosystem. With SOL you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Solana network.
Networks and addresses
| You send ZEC | You receive SOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Zcash | Solana |
| Address | “t1…” or “t3…” | 32–44 base58 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes roughly every 75 seconds | a transfer confirms in a few 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.
- Phantom, Solflare or any Solana wallet works for receiving SOL.
- 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 Zcash, a block comes roughly every 75 seconds; on Solana, a transfer confirms in a few seconds. The whole ZEC to SOL swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
The current rate is 1 ZEC = 13.602148 SOL and the minimum amount is 0.015385 ZEC. Create an order in the form above, and ROVEN exchange will send swap updates by email or Telegram.
