Exchange LINK to XMR

Zest supports sending LINK from Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum, and Polygon. Arbitrum and Polygon typically have lower fees than Ethereum mainnet, but confirm your source wallet or exchange supports withdrawals on the network you choose. Always match the network you select in Zest to the network you send from — a mismatch can result in lost funds.

Chainlink is widely used in DeFi as an oracle token, while Monero is designed as a private, fungible medium of exchange with no transparent transaction history. Users who want to convert DeFi-related holdings into an asset with strong on-chain privacy often route through this pair. The swap lets users exit a utility token position and enter a network built around financial confidentiality.

Monero uses its own address format, which is distinct from Ethereum-style addresses — make sure you are pasting an XMR address and not an address from another network. No memo or destination tag is required when receiving XMR on this route. If you are receiving into a custodial platform, check whether that platform requires any additional deposit information before you confirm the swap.

Zest is non-custodial and needs no account for standard swaps, so no identity is attached to the order itself. On-chain privacy still depends on the assets: XMR supports protocol-level privacy features, while transparent chains record amounts and addresses publicly. Swapping does not make a transparent chain private, and XMR confirmations can take longer than average.

Most users pick a fixed rate for this route: it locks the amount of XMR you receive when you create the order, so price movement while your LINK deposit confirms does not change the payout. A floating rate follows the market and can pay slightly more or less at execution time. You can choose either in the swap form before confirming.

Timing depends on how quickly your LINK deposit confirms on-chain, exchange processing, and XMR network conditions. Congestion on either network can extend the wait, and the order page tracks each step while your swap runs.

No signup is required for standard swaps. Zest is non-custodial — you send LINK from your own wallet and receive XMR at an address you control, with the rate shown before you confirm.