Shieldz
Swap to and from Zcash
Zcash is a proof-of-work coin with optional shielded transactions, using zero-knowledge proofs to hide sender, receiver and amount. Shieldz gets prices for Zcash from NEAR Intents at the same time and shows you the best one before you sign.
What a $1,000 swap gets you
Quoted October 6, 2026. Updates live while this page is open.
What you can swap on Zcash
Zcash pairs
Before you swap
Shieldz sends ZEC from transparent addresses (t1… or t3…). To keep funds private afterwards, move them to a shielded address in your Zcash wallet.
Shieldz charges 0.15% per swap. MetaMask's built-in swap charges 0.875% and Phantom's 0.85%, so on $1,000 that is $1.50 here against about $8.75. Compare on your own amount.
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Swapping Zcash: common questions
How do I swap to Zcash?
Open Shieldz Swap, pick the coin you have and ZEC as the coin you want, then paste a Zcash address you control. Shieldz shows a quote from each protocol, and you sign the deposit in your own wallet.
Which Zcash tokens can I swap?
Right now: ZEC. The list comes from the router's live catalogue and grows as the protocols add assets.
How long does a swap to or from Zcash take?
The fastest route quoted today takes about 3 minutes. Times depend on the route and on confirmations on the chain you send from.
What does it cost?
Shieldz charges 0.15% on every swap. On top of that you pay the network fee on the chain you send from and the swap protocol's own pricing, which is already included in the quote. Wallet swap features typically charge 0.25% to 1%.
Which wallets can I use with Zcash?
To pay from Zcash: Ledger, Trezor, Keystone and Noir. To receive on Zcash, paste any Zcash address you control.
Is it safe? Do I need an account?
There is no account and no sign-up. Shieldz never holds your funds or keys: you sign every swap in your own wallet, and the protocol sends the result straight to your address.
