You send
Cosmos ATOM
Cosmos Hub is the first blockchain of the Cosmos network of interoperable chains. ATOM is used for staking and fees.
- Network
- Cosmos Hub
- Address
- Starts with cosmos1
ATOM → ZEC
Swap Cosmos to Zcash without KYC
In shortTo swap Cosmos (ATOM) to Zcash (ZEC) without KYC, enter the amount, paste your ZEC address and send your ATOM to the one-time deposit address. AltoSwap compares 20+ exchanges for this pair, keeps the no-KYC ones by default and routes your swap to the offer that pays the most ZEC. No account, email or ID is needed.
Indicative rate1 ATOM ≈ 0.00138689 ZECbest of 12 offers · updated
- No KYC by default
- No account
- Fixed or floating
- Non-custodial
Rates come from live exchange quotes and refresh automatically. Page content reviewed by the AltoSwap team on . How we produce and check these pages.
ATOM to ZEC at a glance
Zcash is a privacy coin, which makes ATOM to ZEC one of the most common privacy swaps. The exchange receives a public ATOM transaction and pays you ZEC; from then on, what you do with that ZEC is shielded by Zcash's own protocol rather than by any promise from an intermediary.
Your ZEC is paid on Zcash. Use an address that is a transparent t-address (unified addresses are not supported).
ATOM to ZEC conversion table
| You send | You get (estimate) |
|---|---|
| 40 ATOM | ≈ 0.0554754 ZEC |
| 100 ATOM | ≈ 0.138688 ZEC |
| 200 ATOM | ≈ 0.277377 ZEC |
| 400 ATOM | ≈ 0.554754 ZEC |
| 1,000 ATOM | ≈ 1.38688 ZEC |
| 2,000 ATOM | ≈ 2.77377 ZEC |
Estimates from the indicative rate above. The live quote for your exact amount is in the calculator.
Pair details
- You send
- Cosmos (ATOM) on Cosmos Hub
- You receive
- Zcash (ZEC) on Zcash
- KYC
- None by AltoSwap. Routed through A-rated (no-KYC) exchanges by default
- Account
- Not required. No sign-up, no email
- Indicative rate
- 1 ATOM ≈ 0.00138689 ZEC
- Minimum amount
- About 2.2 ATOM
- Maximum amount
- About 687,000 ATOM
- Rate types
- Floating and fixed
- ATOM deposit confirmation
- Under a minute
- Memo / tag
- Not used for this pair's payout
- Custody
- Non-custodial: wallet → exchange → your wallet
How to swap ATOM to ZEC
Four steps, with no account at any of them. Most of the wait is your ATOM deposit confirming on Cosmos Hub.
- 1
Enter the ATOM amount
Type how much ATOM you want to swap (minimum about 2.2 ATOM). The ZEC you will receive updates live.
- 2
Pick an offer
The top no-KYC offer is preselected. Open 'All offers' to compare fixed and floating rates, speed and each exchange's KYC rating.
- 3
Add your ZEC address
Paste the Zcash address where you want to be paid. A refund address for your ATOM is optional but recommended.
- 4
Send ATOM, receive ZEC
Send the exact amount to the deposit address on Cosmos Hub. After it confirms (under a minute), the ZEC is sent to your address.
About Cosmos and Zcash
Check the network and the address format on both sides before you send. A swap can only pay the address it was given.
You receive
Zcash ZEC
Zcash is a privacy cryptocurrency launched in 2016 that uses zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proofs to enable shielded transactions.
- Network
- Zcash
- Address
- Is a transparent t-address (unified addresses are not supported)
Ways to swap ATOM to ZEC, compared
The same swap can be done four ways. This is how they differ on privacy, custody and price.
| AltoSwap | KYC exchange | DEX | Single instant exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | Yes, with email and password | No, wallet connection | No |
| Identity documents | None; no-KYC exchanges by default | ID and selfie before trading | None | Depends on that one exchange |
| Who holds your coins | You, apart from the minutes of the swap | The exchange, in your balance | You | You, apart from the minutes of the swap |
| Native ATOM and ZEC | Yes | Yes | Mostly wrapped or bridged tokens | Yes |
| Rate you get | Best of 20+ exchanges, compared live | That exchange's order book | That pool's liquidity | One exchange's quote |
| Time for ATOM to ZEC | Minutes | Hours to days, including sign-up | Minutes | Minutes |
| Buy with a bank card | No, crypto to crypto only | Yes | No | Usually no |
ATOM to ZEC: questions and answers
How do I swap ATOM to ZEC without KYC?
Enter the ATOM amount on this page, choose an offer, paste your ZEC address and send your ATOM to the deposit address shown. AltoSwap has no accounts and asks for no identity documents, and by default it only shows exchanges rated A for KYC, meaning providers that do not run identity checks. The ZEC is paid directly to your wallet.
What is the ATOM to ZEC exchange rate?
At the last update, 1 ATOM ≈ 0.00138689 ZEC (the best of 12 offers for 200 ATOM). Rates move with the market every few seconds, so use the calculator at the top of the page for the live rate on your exact amount.
What are the minimum and maximum for ATOM to ZEC?
The minimum is about 2.2 ATOM and the maximum about 687,000 ATOM. Limits vary slightly between exchanges and follow market prices; the form tells you immediately if your amount is outside the range.
How long does a ATOM to ZEC swap take?
Usually around 8 min. Most of that is waiting for your ATOM deposit to confirm on Cosmos Hub, which takes under a minute. There is no verification step, so nothing else adds to the wait.
Is swapping ATOM to ZEC anonymous?
AltoSwap does not know who you are (no account, no email, no identity checks) and the default route uses no-KYC exchanges. Your ATOM deposit is a public transaction on Cosmos Hub, but once you hold ZEC its transactions hide sender, receiver and amount by design.
Which ZEC address should I use?
Your ZEC is paid on Zcash. Use an address that is a transparent t-address (unified addresses are not supported). Always use an address in a wallet you control and double-check the first and last characters before sending.
What fees are included in the ATOM to ZEC rate?
Everything. The exchange's spread, the Zcash network fee for the payout and any service commission are already inside the quoted rate, so the amount shown is what you receive: exactly on a fixed rate, approximately on a floating rate. You only pay your own Cosmos Hub network fee to send the deposit.
Can I swap ZEC back to ATOM?
Yes. The reverse direction, ZEC to ATOM, works the same way and has its own page and live rate on AltoSwap. Each direction is quoted independently, so the two rates are not exact mirrors of each other.
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