Swap Zcash (ZEC) for DAI

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 12:13

Orders from: 0.242041 ZEC ≈ $334.06
Payout network: Dai
24 hours: +16.75%

You send

ZEC

You get 1,388.58

DAI

Start the order

Rate: 1 ZEC = 1,388.58 DAI
From: 0.242041 ZEC
Up to: 7,250 ZEC

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

Today ZEC goes for 1,388.58 DAI, and DAI goes for 0.00072016 ZEC. Market over 24 hours: ZEC against DAI plus 16.75%. The week added plus 11.43%.

The weekly corridor ran from 1,063.12 to 1,379.19 DAI, a spread of 29.73%. A single order takes 0.242041 to 7,250 ZEC. In dollars that is roughly $334.06.

By market cap Zcash sits 9th ($23.38 B) and Dai 22th ($4.57 B).

Who takes the ZEC → DAI route

Sitting out the swingsZEC moved +165.41% over the past month. DAI tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following ZEC.
A road both waysThe DAI → ZEC direction is open too, so going back into ZEC takes the same route.

ZEC → DAI rate and amounts

1 ZEC = 1,388.58 DAI

1 DAI = 0.00072016 ZEC

Send ZEC — receive DAI

ZEC	DAI
0.5	694.2905
1	1,388.58
2	2,777.16
10	13,885.81
20	27,771.62
50	69,429.05

Need DAI — send this much ZEC

DAI	ZEC
500	0.36008
1,000	0.72016
5,000	3.6008
10,000	7.2016
50,000	36.008
100,000	72.016

How the ZEC → DAI order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.242041 ZEC.
Enter a DAI address in Dai and a way to reach you.
Send ZEC in Zcash for exactly the amount stated in the order.
Once the network confirms your transfer, Dai leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap ZEC for DAI

Check this before sending ZEC

The address network is Dai. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 0.242041 ZEC.
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 ZEC to DAI rate has been

Week

high 1,379.19 DAIlow 1,063.12 DAI

Sep 10, 2026 12:16Sep 17, 2026 12:16

24 hours: +16.75%
Week: +11.43%
Weekly high: 1,379.19 DAI
Weekly low: 1,063.12 DAI
Spread: 29.73%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 11:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far ZEC/DAI travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	1,379.19	1,178.97	1,289.77	+16.75%
Week	1,379.19	1,063.12	1,158.36	+11.43%

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

The numbers on ZEC and DAI

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,380.16
24 hours: +16.72%
Week: +11.4%
Market cap: $23.38 B
24-hour turnover: $2.66 B
Rank by cap: #9
In circulation: 16.93 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Dai DAI

Price: $0.999981
24 hours: −0.02%
Week: 0%
Market cap: $4.57 B
24-hour turnover: $320.11 M
Rank by cap: #22
In circulation: 4.58 B DAI
Record price: $1.22

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 11:54.

Zcash against Dai

	Zcash (ZEC)	Dai (DAI)
Ticker	ZEC	DAI
Type	coin of its own network	token
Launched	2016	2017
Built by	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn	MakerDAO
Consensus	Proof of Work (Equihash)	—
Block	~1.3 min	—
Supply cap	21 M ZEC	no cap
Privacy	optional	—
In circulation	16.93 M ZEC	4.58 B DAI
Market cap	$23.38 B	$4.57 B
Rank by cap	#9	#22

Common questions: ZEC → DAI

What rate does ZEC to DAI run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 12:13 it is 1 ZEC = 1,388.58 DAI. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $1,388.55.

What amounts does ZEC → DAI accept?

From 0.242041 to 7,250 ZEC per order. The lower limit is roughly $334.06.

Where does the 0.242041 ZEC floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.242041 ZEC 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 ZEC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does ZEC to DAI take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Zcash confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Zcash closes in about 1.3 min.

Which network will DAI arrive in?

Dai leaves in its own Dai network — a plain DAI 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 ZEC to DAI 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, DAI to ZEC?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 DAI = 0.00072814 ZEC. The link sits right under the calculator.