Swap yearn.finance (YFI) 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 02:53

Orders from: 0.0943138 YFI ≈ $192.48
Payout network: Zcash
24 hours: −15.73%

You send

YFI

You get 1.5514

ZEC

Start the order

Rate: 1 YFI = 1.5514 ZEC
From: 0.0943138 YFI
Up to: 4,900 YFI

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

Today YFI goes for 1.5514 ZEC, and ZEC goes for 0.644582 YFI. Market over 24 hours: YFI against ZEC minus 15.73%. The week added minus 12.99%.

The weekly corridor ran from 1.5047 to 2.0458 ZEC, a spread of 35.96%. A single order takes 0.0943138 to 4,900 YFI. In dollars that is roughly $192.48.

By market cap yearn.finance sits 336th ($73.63 M) and Zcash 10th ($22.38 B).

Who takes the YFI → 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 → YFI direction is open too, so going back into YFI takes the same route.

YFI → ZEC rate and amounts

1 YFI = 1.5514 ZEC

1 ZEC = 0.644582 YFI

Send YFI — receive ZEC

YFI	ZEC	≈ USD
0.1	0.155139	$204.09
0.2	0.310278	$408.17
1	1.5514	$2,040.87
2	3.1028	$4,081.74
10	15.5139	$20,408.70
20	31.0278	$40,817.40

Need ZEC — send this much YFI

ZEC	YFI	≈ USD
0.2	0.128916	$263.10
0.5	0.322291	$657.75
2	1.2892	$2,631.02
5	3.2229	$6,577.54
20	12.8916	$26,310.17
50	32.2291	$65,775.43

How the YFI → ZEC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.0943138 YFI.
Enter a ZEC address in Zcash and a way to reach you.
Send YFI in yearn.finance 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 YFI for ZEC

Check this before sending YFI

The address network is Zcash. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 0.0943138 YFI.
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 YFI to ZEC rate has been

Week

high 2.0458 ZEClow 1.5047 ZEC

Sep 10, 2026 02:57Sep 17, 2026 02:57

24 hours: −15.73%
Week: −12.99%
Weekly high: 2.0458 ZEC
Weekly low: 1.5047 ZEC
Spread: 35.96%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 00:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far YFI/ZEC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	1.8343	1.5047	1.6935	−15.73%
Week	2.0458	1.5047	1.8733	−12.99%

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

The numbers on YFI and ZEC

yearn.finance YFI

Price: $2,040.87
24 hours: +0.23%
Week: −9%
Market cap: $73.63 M
24-hour turnover: $3.47 M
Rank by cap: #336
In circulation: 36.08 K YFI
Record price: $90,787.00

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,321.67
24 hours: +18.94%
Week: +5.5%
Market cap: $22.38 B
24-hour turnover: $2.08 B
Rank by cap: #10
In circulation: 16.93 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 00:54.

yearn.finance against Zcash

	yearn.finance (YFI)	Zcash (ZEC)
Ticker	YFI	ZEC
In circulation	36.08 K YFI	16.93 M ZEC
Market cap	$73.63 M	$22.38 B
Rank by cap	#336	#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: YFI → ZEC

What rate does YFI to ZEC run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 02:53 it is 1 YFI = 1.5514 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $2,050.43.

What amounts does YFI → ZEC accept?

From 0.0943138 to 4,900 YFI per order. The lower limit is roughly $192.48.

Where does the 0.0943138 YFI floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.0943138 YFI 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 YFI, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does YFI to ZEC take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once yearn.finance 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 YFI 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 YFI?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 0.647826 YFI. The link sits right under the calculator.