Three steps on Web3Swap
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Enter the ZEC amount and paste your Bitcoin mainnet receive address.
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Confirm the Web3Swap ticket to see the live quote and Zcash deposit details.
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Broadcast ZEC on Zcash mainnet. After confirmations, BTC pays out to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Zcash deposits follow mainnet block times — usually a few minutes before the swap continues.
- Confirm whether the order expects transparent or shielded ZEC before you broadcast — the wrong type will fail.
- BTC payouts go to the Bitcoin address you provide — Legacy, SegWit, and Taproot work when entered correctly.
- Bitcoin payout speed follows mempool load after your ZEC deposit confirms.
Zcash tickets — transparent vs shielded
Zcash Web3Swap tickets lock either a transparent or shielded receive format on-screen. Sending the other type is the most common reason ZEC never credits.
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 tickets on Web3Swap — keep the keys
Bitcoin is still the deepest funding rail. Web3Swap keeps you self-custodial end to end: check the quote, broadcast native BTC, then receive XMR, ETH, stables, or another indexed asset — never a hosted balance.
When can I spend the BTC payout?
After your payout transaction receives the confirmations shown on the order page — 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 — including case and format.
- Most wallets show incoming BTC after one confirmation; some exchanges wait for more.
Deposit checklist
Chain mismatches and bad addresses are the usual failure modes — skim these notes before you fund the deposit.
Asset hubs
More anonymous no-KYC lanes and chain notes for each coin.
FAQ for this route
Do I need KYC or a Web3Swap login for ZEC → BTC?
No. A standard Zcash → Bitcoin ticket on Web3Swap skips signup and ID upload. You stay self-custodial on both legs.
How soon does BTC usually arrive?
After the Zcash mainnet deposit is final, many payouts leave within minutes. Congestion on Zcash mainnet or Bitcoin mainnet can stretch that — mempools and fees set the clock, not a compliance hold.
Does Web3Swap custody my ZEC or BTC?
No. You broadcast ZEC from a wallet you control; BTC pays only to the address you paste. Nothing sits as a named Web3Swap balance.
What if I send ZEC on the wrong rail?
Match Zcash mainnet exactly as printed on the Web3Swap ticket badge. A wrong-chain deposit often cannot be credited automatically — verify before you broadcast.