You send
Ethereum Classic ETC
Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum chain that kept proof of work and the unaltered ledger after the 2016 DAO fork.
- Network
- Ethereum Classic
- Address
- Starts with 0x and is 42 characters long
ETC → ZEC
Swap Ethereum Classic to Zcash without KYC
In shortTo swap Ethereum Classic (ETC) to Zcash (ZEC) without KYC, enter the amount, paste your ZEC address and send your ETC 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.
- 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.
ETC to ZEC at a glance
Zcash is a privacy coin, which makes ETC to ZEC one of the most common privacy swaps. The exchange receives a public ETC 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).
Pair details
- You send
- Ethereum Classic (ETC) on Ethereum Classic
- 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
- Minimum amount
- About 0.445 ETC
- Maximum amount
- About 139,000 ETC
- Rate types
- Floating and fixed
- ETC deposit confirmation
- Longer than most chains, because providers wait for many confirmations
- Memo / tag
- Not used for this pair's payout
- Custody
- Non-custodial: wallet → exchange → your wallet
How to swap ETC to ZEC
Four steps, with no account at any of them. Most of the wait is your ETC deposit confirming on Ethereum Classic.
- 1
Enter the ETC amount
Type how much ETC you want to swap (minimum about 0.445 ETC). 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 ETC is optional but recommended.
- 4
Send ETC, receive ZEC
Send the exact amount to the deposit address on Ethereum Classic. After it confirms (longer than most chains, because providers wait for many confirmations), the ZEC is sent to your address.
About Ethereum Classic 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 ETC 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 ETC 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 ETC 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 |
ETC to ZEC: questions and answers
How do I swap ETC to ZEC without KYC?
Enter the ETC amount on this page, choose an offer, paste your ZEC address and send your ETC 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 ETC to ZEC exchange rate?
The rate moves with the market every few seconds and depends on the amount. The calculator at the top of this page requests live quotes from 20+ exchanges and shows the best current ETC to ZEC rate for the amount you enter.
What are the minimum and maximum for ETC to ZEC?
The minimum is about 0.445 ETC and the maximum about 139,000 ETC. 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 ETC to ZEC swap take?
Usually 5 to 30 minutes. Most of that is waiting for your ETC deposit to confirm on Ethereum Classic, which takes longer than most chains, because providers wait for many confirmations. There is no verification step, so nothing else adds to the wait.
Is swapping ETC 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 ETC deposit is a public transaction on Ethereum Classic, 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 ETC 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 Ethereum Classic network fee to send the deposit.
Can I swap ZEC back to ETC?
Yes. The reverse direction, ZEC to ETC, 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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