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Exchange Tether Arbitrum (USDT) to Zcash (ZEC)

Swap USDT on the Arbitrum network for ZEC at CryptoChicken with a minimum of 4,000 USDT and a maximum of 100,000 USDT per order. Current Zcash reserve stands at 72,001.76 ZEC, enough to cover large transactions without splitting them across multiple requests.

USDT is a dollar-pegged stablecoin, so the rate locks the moment you create the order. You won't lose value to market swings while waiting for network confirmations — the ZEC amount you see at order creation is the ZEC amount you receive.

Network fees and speed

Arbitrum is a Layer 2 rollup on Ethereum, so USDT transfers settle in seconds for a fraction of a cent. Zcash withdrawals typically confirm within 2–5 blocks (roughly 5–15 minutes), with network fees usually under 0.0001 ZEC.

Why move from USDT to ZEC

Zcash uses zk-SNARK cryptography and supports shielded transactions (z-addresses), giving you privacy properties that transparent stablecoins don't offer.