Question 1

How fast is a Zcash transaction?

Accepted Answer

Zcash blocks confirm approximately every 75 seconds. Merchants typically accept transactions after 1-3 confirmations (1-4 minutes).

Question 2

How do I send ZEC from my phone?

Accepted Answer

Use Zashi (official ECC wallet), Nighthawk, or YWallet on iOS or Android. Scan the recipient QR code, enter the amount, and confirm.

Question 3

What are ZEC transaction fees?

Accepted Answer

Zcash transaction fees are very low - typically around 0.00001 ZEC (about .001) for a standard transaction under ZIP-317.

Question 4

Can I send ZEC to any address?

Accepted Answer

You can send ZEC to Unified Addresses (start with 'u'), Sapling addresses ('zs'), or transparent addresses ('t'). Unified Addresses are recommended for maximum compatibility.

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