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Privacy

Shield tokens for zero-knowledge privacy protection.

shielding Tokens

How Privacy Works

Section titled “How Privacy Works”
  1. Shield: Move transparent tokens into private pool
  2. Sync: Wallet decrypts notes locally using viewing key
  3. Spend Later: Unshield or transfer privately (when enabled)

Shielding Tokens

Section titled “Shielding Tokens”
  1. Select asset: RP1 or rUSD
  2. Enter amount to shield
  3. Review Shield Fee (deducted from amount)
  4. Click “Shield [asset]”
  5. Confirm transaction

Unshielding Tokens

Section titled “Unshielding Tokens”
  1. Switch to “Unshield” tab
  2. Enter amount to unshield
  3. Click “Unshield [asset]”
  4. Confirm transaction

Privacy Stats

Section titled “Privacy Stats”
StatDescription
Pool TotalTotal tokens in privacy pool
Anonymity SetNumber of notes in pool
Proof SystemGroth16 (zk-SNARK)
Pool HealthPrivacy level indicator
My NotesYour shielded notes count