Exchange in 3 steps
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Set the USDT 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 USDT to that deposit. After confirmations, ZEC is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- ERC-20 USDT follows Ethereum confirmation times.
- Send USDT on Ethereum mainnet only — not Tron TRC-20.
- Leave ETH in your wallet for gas when sending ERC-20 USDT.
- 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.
Tether — dollar-pegged stablecoin
USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) is widely used in DeFi — send only on Ethereum mainnet.
USDT on Ethereum mainnet
Use an ERC-20 compatible Ethereum address. TRC-20 USDT is a different asset.
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 USDT for ZEC?
No. HideSwap operates as an anonymous no-KYC crypto exchange — no profile, no ID upload, and no funded account for Tether → Zcash.
How long is a USDT → ZEC order?
Typical completion is a few minutes. ERC-20 on Ethereum and Zcash mainnet confirmation times set the pace.
Do you custody USDT or ZEC?
No. You send USDT 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 USDT network?
Match the network printed on the order (ERC-20 on Ethereum). A mismatch can strand the deposit — check the swap safety notes first.