Swap Ethereum (ETH Optimism) for Zcash (ZEC)

The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.

Rate as of Nov 1, 2026 07:14

Orders from: 0.0823561 ETH Optimism ≈ $186.72
Payout network: Zcash
24 hours: +3.61%

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ETH Optimism

You get 1.8268

ZEC

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Rate: 1 ETH Optimism = 1.8268 ZEC
From: 0.0823561 ETH Optimism
Up to: 4,410 ETH Optimism

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

One ETH Optimism buys 1.8268 ZEC right now; the other way round, 1 ZEC is 0.547402 ETH Optimism. Market over 24 hours: ETH Optimism against ZEC plus 3.61%. The week added minus 7.49%.

The weekly corridor ran from 1.7487 to 1.9671 ZEC, a spread of 12.49%. A single order takes 0.0823561 to 4,410 ETH Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $186.72.

By market cap Ethereum sits 2th ($277.01 B) and Zcash 10th ($21.18 B). Daily moves of ETH and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.49 (they travel alike).

Who takes the ETH Optimism → ZEC route

Shielded transfersZcash has a mode in which transfer details never reach the public ledger.
Different basketsDaily moves of ETH and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.49 (they travel alike) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
A road both waysThe ZEC → ETH Optimism direction is open too, so going back into ETH takes the same route.

ETH Optimism → ZEC rate and amounts

1 ETH Optimism = 1.8268 ZEC

1 ZEC = 0.547402 ETH Optimism

Send ETH Optimism — receive ZEC

ETH Optimism	ZEC	≈ USD
0.1	0.182681	$226.72
0.2	0.365362	$453.43
1	1.8268	$2,267.17
2	3.6536	$4,534.34
10	18.2681	$22,671.70
20	36.5362	$45,343.40

Need ZEC — send this much ETH Optimism

ZEC	ETH Optimism	≈ USD
0.2	0.10948	$248.21
0.5	0.273701	$620.53
2	1.0948	$2,482.11
5	2.737	$6,205.26
20	10.948	$24,821.06
50	27.3701	$62,052.64

How the ETH Optimism → ZEC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.0823561 ETH Optimism.
Enter a ZEC address in Zcash and a way to reach you.
Send ETH Optimism in Optimism for exactly the amount stated in the order.
Once the network confirms your transfer, Zcash leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap ETH Optimism for ZEC

Check this before sending ETH Optimism

The address network is Zcash. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 0.0823561 ETH Optimism.
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Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.

Where the ETH Optimism to ZEC rate has been

WeekMonthQuarterYear

high 1.9671 ZEClow 1.7487 ZEC

Oct 25, 2026 07:15Nov 1, 2026 07:15

high 2.1332 ZEClow 1.7962 ZEC

Oct 1, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

high 4.089 ZEClow 1.6306 ZEC

Aug 2, 2026 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

high 10.0618 ZEClow 1.6306 ZEC

Nov 1, 2025 03:00Oct 31, 2026 03:00

24 hours: +3.61%
Week: −7.49%
Weekly high: 1.9671 ZEC
Weekly low: 1.7487 ZEC
Spread: 12.49%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 06:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far ETH Optimism/ZEC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	1.8057	1.7534	1.7736	+3.61%
Week	1.9671	1.7487	1.8373	−7.49%
Month	2.1332	1.7962	1.9896	−3.2%
Quarter	4.089	1.6306	2.541	−54.76%

Figures are in ZEC per unit sent, from market data.

Daily ETH Optimism → ZEC rate

Day	Close	Against the day before
Oct 31, 2026	1.807 ZEC	−1.89%
Oct 30, 2026	1.8419 ZEC	+2.35%
Oct 29, 2026	1.7996 ZEC	+0.19%
Oct 28, 2026	1.7962 ZEC	−4.67%
Oct 27, 2026	1.8842 ZEC	−1.87%
Oct 26, 2026	1.9201 ZEC	−1.69%
Oct 25, 2026	1.9531 ZEC	−3.27%

Daily RubyCash rate: ETH Optimism → ZEC

Date	RubyCash rate	Market rate
Nov 1, 2026	1.8279 ZEC	1.8217
Oct 31, 2026	1.8104 ZEC	1.7691
Oct 30, 2026	1.8048 ZEC	1.8183
Oct 29, 2026	1.8364 ZEC	1.8194
Oct 28, 2026	1.8092 ZEC	1.7987
Oct 27, 2026	1.7969 ZEC	1.8016
Oct 26, 2026	1.9048 ZEC	1.8899
Oct 25, 2026	1.93 ZEC	1.9327
Oct 24, 2026	1.9554 ZEC	1.9453
Oct 22, 2026	1.9603 ZEC	1.9503
Oct 21, 2026	1.8549 ZEC	1.8498
Oct 20, 2026	1.9483 ZEC	1.9641
Oct 19, 2026	2.1003 ZEC	2.1389
Oct 18, 2026	2.1476 ZEC	2.1603

Our own rate is written down every hour; the table keeps the last entry of each day. The market column is the ratio of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that moment. Where these numbers come from

The numbers on ETH and ZEC

Ethereum ETH

Price: $2,267.17
24 hours: +1.1%
Week: −4.12%
Market cap: $277.01 B
24-hour turnover: $4.37 B
Rank by cap: #2
In circulation: 122.18 M ETH
Record price: $4,946.05

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,244.55
24 hours: −2.42%
Week: +1.93%
Market cap: $21.18 B
24-hour turnover: $518.57 M
Rank by cap: #10
In circulation: 17.01 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 06:24.

Ethereum against Zcash

	Ethereum (ETH)	Zcash (ZEC)
Ticker	ETH	ZEC
Type	coin of its own network	coin of its own network
Network	Optimism	—
Fees are paid in	ETH	—
Launched	2015	2016
Built by	Vitalik Buterin	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Consensus	Proof of Stake	Proof of Work (Equihash)
Block	~12 sec	~1.3 min
Supply cap	no cap	21 M ZEC
Privacy	transfers are public	optional
In circulation	122.18 M ETH	17.01 M ZEC
Market cap	$277.01 B	$21.18 B
Rank by cap	#2	#10

Daily moves of ETH and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.49 — they travel alike.

Common questions: ETH Optimism → ZEC

What rate does ETH Optimism to ZEC run at?

As of Nov 1, 2026 07:14 it is 1 ETH Optimism = 1.8268 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $2,273.56.

What amounts does ETH Optimism → ZEC accept?

From 0.0823561 to 4,410 ETH Optimism per order. The lower limit is roughly $186.72.

Where does the 0.0823561 ETH Optimism floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.0823561 ETH Optimism the swap stops making sense for either side.

What else is taken on top of the rate?

The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending ETH Optimism, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does ETH Optimism to ZEC take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Optimism confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Optimism closes in about 12 sec.

Which network will ZEC arrive in?

Zcash leaves in its own Zcash network — a plain ZEC address is all you need.

What if the rate moves while I am paying?

The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.

What did the ETH Optimism to ZEC rate do this month?

The month came in at minus 3.2%. Low 1.7962, high 2.1332, middle 1.9896 ZEC per ETH Optimism.

Can a ETH Optimism to ZEC swap be traced?

Transfers in public networks sit in the explorer for anyone to read. Privacy coins close that off: Monero always, Zcash and Dash when a shielded transfer is chosen.

Can I go back, ZEC to ETH Optimism?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 0.551816 ETH Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.