How the swap works
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Enter the ZEC amount and paste your Bitcoin mainnet receive address.
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Open the order to see the live quote and the Zcash deposit address.
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Send ZEC on Zcash mainnet. After confirmations, BTC is paid to your wallet.
Check these before you send
- Zcash deposits follow mainnet block times β usually a few minutes before the swap continues.
- Confirm whether the order expects transparent or shielded ZEC before you broadcast β the wrong type will fail.
- BTC payouts go to the Bitcoin address you provide β Legacy, SegWit, and Taproot work when entered correctly.
- Bitcoin payout speed follows mempool load after your ZEC deposit confirms.
Zcash β shielded privacy is optional
ZEC supports transparent and shielded addresses β use 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.
Bitcoin β the base layer of crypto
Since 2009 Bitcoin has been the reference asset β deep liquidity, wide recognition, and the usual starting point for cross-chain routes.
When can I spend the BTC payout?
After your payout transaction receives the confirmations shown on the order page β typically one or more blocks depending on route.
How to verify a BTC payout
- Open the order page and copy the payout transaction hash into a Bitcoin block explorer.
- Confirm the destination address matches your wallet exactly β including case and format.
- Most wallets show incoming BTC after one confirmation; some exchanges wait for more.
Read before you send
Wrong-network deposits and address mistakes are the usual failure modes β start with these notes.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Does ZEC to BTC require KYC or an account?
No. PeakSwap does not ask for a profile, ID documents, or a hosted balance for Zcash to Bitcoin.
How long until BTC arrives?
Many orders finish in a few minutes. Zcash mainnet deposit confirmations and Bitcoin mainnet payout time set the wait.
Do you hold ZEC or BTC for me?
No. You send ZEC from a wallet you control and BTC is paid to the address you provide β PeakSwap does not keep a user wallet.
What if I send ZEC on the wrong chain?
Use Zcash mainnet exactly as shown on the order. A wrong-network send may not be credited β read the swap safety notes first.