Exchange in 3 steps
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Set the AVAX amount and paste your Zcash payout address on Zcash mainnet.
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Create the order to lock the quote and see the deposit address.
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Send AVAX to that deposit. After confirmations, ZEC is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Avalanche C-Chain confirmations are typically very fast — often under a minute.
- Send AVAX on Avalanche C-Chain only — not X-Chain or P-Chain unless your order specifies them.
- Use a C-Chain compatible wallet and address (0x…). Leave enough AVAX for gas.
- ZEC not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Avalanche — fast smart-contract L1
AVAX is the native token of Avalanche C-Chain — quick finality, EVM compatibility, and deep cross-chain liquidity.
AVAX on Avalanche C-Chain
Use an Avalanche C-Chain wallet for deposits. X-Chain and P-Chain addresses are not interchangeable with C-Chain.
Leave enough AVAX in your wallet to cover gas on top of the swap amount.
Zcash — optional shielded privacy
ZEC supports transparent and shielded addresses — pick the receive format your wallet actually supports.
ZEC receipt troubleshooting
Confirm address type matches your wallet. Rescan the blockchain in your Zcash client if needed.
Transparent vs shielded payouts
Zcash supports both transparent (t-) and shielded (z-) addresses — they are not interchangeable.
- Use the address type your wallet actually supports before placing the order.
- Shielded payouts may take longer to appear depending on wallet software.
- If the order shows a sent tx but balance is zero, rescan the chain in your Zcash client first.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Is identity verification required to trade AVAX for ZEC?
No. HideSwap operates as an anonymous no-KYC crypto exchange — no profile, no ID upload, and no funded account for Avalanche → Zcash.
How long is a AVAX → ZEC order?
Typical completion is a few minutes. Avalanche C-Chain and Zcash mainnet confirmation times set the pace.
Do you custody AVAX or ZEC?
No. You send AVAX yourself and ZEC is paid to the address you enter — HideSwap does not keep a wallet balance for you.
What if I pick the wrong AVAX network?
Match the network printed on the order (Avalanche C-Chain). A mismatch can strand the deposit — check the swap safety notes first.