Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much TON to send and paste the Zcash address that should receive funds on Zcash mainnet.
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Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
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Broadcast TON to that destination. Once confirmations clear, ZEC is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- TON confirmations are typically very fast — often under a minute.
- Use a TON mainnet wallet address (UQ… or EQ… format). Do not send jettons unless your order specifies a token.
- Send native TON on The Open Network only — not wrapped TON on other chains.
- Still waiting on ZEC? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
Toncoin — Telegram-native layer-1
TON powers The Open Network — fast transfers, low fees, and deep integration with Telegram wallets and mini-apps.
Sending TON on mainnet
Send native TON from a TON-compatible wallet. Jetton deposits require the exact asset your order lists.
Leave enough TON in your wallet to cover network fees on top of the swap amount.
Zcash — optional shielded privacy
ZEC supports transparent and shielded addresses — pick the receive format your wallet actually supports.
ZEC receipt troubleshooting
Confirm address type matches your wallet. Rescan the blockchain in your Zcash client if needed.
Transparent vs shielded payouts
Zcash supports both transparent (t-) and shielded (z-) addresses — they are not interchangeable.
- Use the address type your wallet actually supports before placing the order.
- Shielded payouts may take longer to appear depending on wallet software.
- If the order shows a sent tx but balance is zero, rescan the chain in your Zcash client first.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap TON for ZEC on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Toncoin → Zcash swaps.
How fast is a TON → ZEC swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows TON mainnet deposit confirmations and Zcash mainnet payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my TON or ZEC?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and ZEC is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for TON?
Only send on the network shown for the order (TON mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.