ZEC on other chains
ZEC on Solana and Base
Wrapped ZEC tokens: zenZEC on Solana and Coinbase's cbZEC on Base.
Guide
- Buy zenZEC on a Solana DEX such as Orca, or cbZEC on a Base DEX such as Aerodrome.
- To get real ZEC, redeem it: zenZEC through Zenrock, cbZEC by depositing it to a Coinbase account and withdrawing ZEC.
- Shield the ZEC once it reaches your wallet.
Who sees what
Plain facts about who can see this route and who holds your money along the way, with sources. Every route involves some trade-off.
- Who can see it
- Everything on Solana and Base is public. Minting zenZEC links your Solana wallet to your Zcash deposit address. Redeeming cbZEC goes through your Coinbase account, so Coinbase sees it.
- Who holds your funds
- zenZEC: the ZEC is held by Zenrock's network of signers. cbZEC: Coinbase holds the ZEC.
- Identity checks
- None to trade on a DEX. Redeeming cbZEC needs a verified Coinbase account.
- Compliance screening
- Not documented.
Incidents
- Coinbase warned about fake cbZEC tokens and published the official contract addresses. u.today
Sources: zenrocklabs.io · coindesk.com
Good to know
- Wrapped tokens are not private. Activity on Solana and Base is fully public.
- Check the official contract address before buying. Coinbase warns about fake cbZEC tokens.
Last checked 2 October 2026. Sources: