Exchange in 3 steps
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Set the ZEC amount and paste your Celo payout address on Celo mainnet.
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Create the order to lock the quote and see the deposit address.
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Send ZEC to that deposit. After confirmations, CELO is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Zcash confirmations follow mainnet block times — usually a few minutes.
- Transparent (t-) and shielded (z-) addresses are not interchangeable — use the type your order specifies.
- Shielded payouts may take longer to appear depending on wallet support.
- CELO not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Zcash — optional shielded privacy
ZEC supports transparent and shielded addresses — pick the receive format your wallet actually supports.
Transparent vs shielded ZEC
Sending to the wrong address type is a common failure mode.
If unsure, ask support which format your order uses before broadcasting.
Celo
Always match CELO on Celo mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Receiving CELO
Your wallet must be on Celo mainnet.
Allow a few minutes after the order shows sent before opening support.
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 ZEC for CELO?
No. HideSwap operates as an anonymous no-KYC crypto exchange — no profile, no ID upload, and no funded account for Zcash → Celo.
How long is a ZEC → CELO order?
Typical completion is a few minutes. Zcash mainnet and Celo mainnet confirmation times set the pace.
Do you custody ZEC or CELO?
No. You send ZEC yourself and CELO is paid to the address you enter — HideSwap does not keep a wallet balance for you.
What if I pick the wrong ZEC network?
Match the network printed on the order (Zcash mainnet). A mismatch can strand the deposit — check the swap safety notes first.