ZEC → XLM: swap details at ROVEN exchange
To switch from Zcash to Stellar 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. Stellar (XLM) is a network for international payments and tokenised currencies with sub-cent fees.
Why swap ZEC for XLM
Coins serve different purposes, and sometimes holding XLM makes more sense — for faster transfers, staking or the Stellar ecosystem. Stellar was built for fast, cheap transfers, which makes it handy for payments.
Networks and addresses
| You send ZEC | You receive XLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Zcash | Stellar |
| Address | “t1…” or “t3…” | “G…”, 56 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes roughly every 75 seconds | a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Only for an exchange address |
What to watch out for
- Send ZEC from a transparent address, or move it out of the shielded pool in advance.
- A new Stellar account is activated only after it receives 1 XLM.
- If you’re receiving XLM to an exchange address, be sure to enter that exchange’s memo.
- 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 Stellar, a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds. The whole ZEC to XLM swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
The current rate is 1 ZEC = 7 717.62 XLM 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.
