ZCash May Attract New Liquidity and Privacy Use Cases After Raydium Launch on Solana

• ZEC trades on Raydium as a Solana-based token

• Bridge support via Zolana and Near Protocol enables Solana-wrapped ZEC backed by on-chain ZEC supply

• Early liquidity on Raydium ≈ $56.6M; Solana ZEC trading shows price dispersion across DEXs

ZEC on Solana: ZCash now trades on Raydium with bridge support and fresh liquidity—learn how to trade, provide liquidity, and what prices look like across DEXs.

Published: October 16, 2025 · Updated: October 16, 2025 · COINOTAG

What is ZCash (ZEC) on Solana?

ZEC on Solana is a Solana-based representation of ZCash created through the newly launched Zolana bridge and supported by Near Intents. It allows ZEC holders to swap, trade, and provide liquidity on Solana decentralized exchanges such as Raydium while preserving the token’s privacy features where supported.

How does the Zolana bridge and Near Intents enable Solana ZEC?

The Zolana bridge mints Solana tokens that are backed by ZEC held on the ZCash mainnet, ensuring that Solana ZEC reflects the supply of the original asset. Near Intents technology powers the Raydium implementation, enabling efficient DEX swaps and on-chain actions. Near Protocol has announced readiness to facilitate bridging, and Raydium published a social post confirming ZEC’s launch on Solana on October 16, 2025.

$ZEC is live on Solana

You can now trade and LP Zcash on Raydium, powered by Near Intents

Zolana szn pic.twitter.com/1r3CFBtOBO

— Raydium (@RaydiumProtocol) October 16, 2025

What trading and liquidity conditions does ZEC see on Solana?

Since the Solana launch, market reports show ZEC trading at $222.42 after correcting from a peak above $280. Early activity notes a Solana-based premium—user-reported Solana ZEC prices near $283—and liquidity on Raydium around $56.6M. Price dispersion is evident: some venues list ZEC as high as ~$283 while others, such as Meteora, report prices near $153, reflecting early-stage arbitrage and volatility.

What risks and opportunities should traders and liquidity providers expect?

Providing liquidity on Raydium exposes participants to high volatility and potential impermanent loss, but also to large arbitrage opportunities due to price differences across DEXs. Whales and active traders have increased volumes, which can deepen pools but also amplify short-term price swings. Traders should consider order execution costs, single-sided vs. paired liquidity strategies, and the privacy mechanics when swapping into shielded tokens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I provide liquidity for ZEC on Raydium and what are the requirements?

You can provide liquidity for Solana-based ZEC on Raydium by depositing the required token pair into a Raydium pool. Expect standard DEX requirements: token custody on Solana, wallet compatibility with Solana apps, and awareness of impermanent loss. Liquidity depth at launch is approximately $56.6M on Raydium.

How do I trade ZEC on Solana using Raydium?

To trade ZEC on Solana, connect a Solana-compatible wallet to Raydium, select the ZEC pair, and execute a swap. Confirm the Solana-wrapped ZEC token contract via on-chain details and verify bridge provenance (Zolana bridge) when available to ensure the token is backed by mainnet ZEC supply.

Key Takeaways

• Solana launch is live: ZEC now trades on Raydium as a Solana-based token backed via the Zolana bridge.
• Liquidity and price variance: Raydium shows ~ $56.6M liquidity; prices vary significantly across DEXs, creating arbitrage potential.
• Privacy preserved on-chain: Users can swap into shielded token forms on Solana while maintaining ZCash privacy features where supported.

Conclusion

The introduction of ZEC on Solana expands ZCash’s accessibility by enabling trading and liquidity provision on Raydium, supported by the Zolana bridge and Near Intents. Early liquidity figures and price dispersion highlight both opportunity and risk for traders and LPs. Monitor on-chain liquidity, DEX pricing, and bridge confirmations as ZEC integrates further into Solana’s DeFi ecosystem. COINOTAG will continue to report developments and on-chain metrics as they evolve.

Sources and reporting notes

Reporting draws on protocol announcements and market data as of October 16, 2025. Author: COINOTAG. Mentioned sources (plain text): Raydium social post (October 16, 2025), Near Protocol bridge readiness statements, Zolana bridge launch details, Raydium liquidity reports, Meteora price reports, and Drift Protocol listing announcements.