Swap Lido DAO (LDO) 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 Sep 17, 2026 05:48

Orders from: 599.7001 LDO ≈ $209.38
Payout network: Zcash
24 hours: −14.03%

You send

LDO

You get 2.5759

ZEC

Start the order

Rate: 1 LDO = 0.000257586 ZEC
From: 599.7001 LDO
Up to: 28,600,000 LDO

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

The direction runs at 0.000257586 ZEC per LDO, or 3,882.2 LDO per ZEC. Market over 24 hours: LDO against ZEC minus 14.03%. The week added minus 11.91%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.000259183 to 0.000348474 ZEC, a spread of 34.45%. A single order takes 599.7001 to 28,600,000 LDO. In dollars that is roughly $209.38.

By market cap Lido DAO sits 139th ($291.28 M) and Zcash 10th ($22.75 B).

Who takes the LDO → ZEC route

Shielded transfersZcash has a mode in which transfer details never reach the public ledger.
Different basketsHolding part of the amount in Zcash loosens a portfolio's dependence on a single coin.
A road both waysThe ZEC → LDO direction is open too, so going back into LDO takes the same route.

LDO → ZEC rate and amounts

1 LDO = 0.000257586 ZEC

1 ZEC = 3,882.2 LDO

Send LDO — receive ZEC

LDO	ZEC	≈ USD
1,000	0.257586	$349.14
2,000	0.515172	$698.28
10,000	2.5759	$3,491.39
20,000	5.1517	$6,982.78
100,000	25.7586	$34,913.90
200,000	51.5172	$69,827.80

Need ZEC — send this much LDO

ZEC	LDO	≈ USD
0.2	776.4401	$271.09
0.5	1,941.1	$677.71
2	7,764.4	$2,710.86
5	19,411	$6,777.14
20	77,644.01	$27,108.55
50	194,110.03	$67,771.38

How the LDO → ZEC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 599.7001 LDO.
Enter a ZEC address in Zcash and a way to reach you.
Send LDO in Lido DAO 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 LDO for ZEC

Check this before sending LDO

The address network is Zcash. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 599.7001 LDO.
Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.

Where the LDO to ZEC rate has been

Week

high 0.000348474 ZEClow 0.000259183 ZEC

Sep 10, 2026 05:51Sep 17, 2026 05:51

24 hours: −14.03%
Week: −11.91%
Weekly high: 0.000348474 ZEC
Weekly low: 0.000259183 ZEC
Spread: 34.45%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 03:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far LDO/ZEC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	0.000302709	0.000259183	0.000277511	−14.03%
Week	0.000348474	0.000259183	0.000316499	−11.91%

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

The numbers on LDO and ZEC

Lido DAO LDO

Price: $0.349139
24 hours: +4.02%
Week: −5.4%
Market cap: $291.28 M
24-hour turnover: $39.64 M
Rank by cap: #139
In circulation: 834.15 M LDO
Record price: $7.30

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,343.10
24 hours: +21%
Week: +8.6%
Market cap: $22.75 B
24-hour turnover: $2.34 B
Rank by cap: #10
In circulation: 16.93 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 03:24.

Lido DAO against Zcash

	Lido DAO (LDO)	Zcash (ZEC)
Ticker	LDO	ZEC
In circulation	834.15 M LDO	16.93 M ZEC
Market cap	$291.28 M	$22.75 B
Rank by cap	#139	#10
Type	—	coin of its own network
Launched	—	2016
Built by	—	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Consensus	—	Proof of Work (Equihash)
Block	—	~1.3 min
Supply cap	—	21 M ZEC
Privacy	—	optional

Common questions: LDO → ZEC

What rate does LDO to ZEC run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 05:48 it is 1 LDO = 0.000257586 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.345964.

What amounts does LDO → ZEC accept?

From 599.7001 to 28,600,000 LDO per order. The lower limit is roughly $209.38.

Where does the 599.7001 LDO floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 599.7001 LDO 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 LDO, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does LDO to ZEC take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Lido DAO confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.

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.

Can a LDO 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 LDO?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 3,901.74 LDO. The link sits right under the calculator.