CryptoChicken

Exchange Litecoin (LTC) to Zcash (ZEC)

Swap LTC for ZEC on CryptoChicken without registration. Litecoin runs on its own Scrypt-based proof-of-work chain, while Zcash uses the Equihash algorithm with optional shielded transactions powered by zk-SNARKs. The exchange limits for this pair are 50 LTC minimum and 500 LTC maximum per transaction. Current ZEC reserve sits at 72,001.76 ZEC, so large orders within the cap are processed without partial fills.

Network speed and fees

Litecoin blocks confirm roughly every 2.5 minutes, and a typical LTC transfer costs a fraction of a cent. Zcash blocks arrive every 75 seconds after the Heartwood upgrade, with comparably low fees on transparent (t-addr) transactions. Most LTC → ZEC swaps complete within 10–20 minutes after the required confirmations.

Address types

CryptoChicken supports payouts to transparent Zcash addresses (starting with t1 or t3). Make sure your receiving wallet accepts t-addr deposits before placing the order.