Privacy Layer Built into the Protocol — Planned for Mainnet
IronDAG is being built to combine native privacy with full EVM compatibility at the protocol level. This is not an L2 solution or a separate privacy chain — zk-SNARK infrastructure (Groth16, BN254, nullifier system) is integrated into the core and will be activated for mainnet.
Privacy is built into the core protocol, not added as an afterthought. No external mixers or L2 solutions needed.
Users choose between transparent and private transactions. Full control over your privacy preferences.
Private smart contract execution with full Ethereum compatibility. Deploy existing contracts with privacy.
zk-SNARKs using Groth16 proving system on BN254 curve. Proof generation ~500ms, verification ~10ms.
Hide transaction amounts, senders, and receivers. Complete financial privacy when you need it.
Prove you have sufficient balance without revealing the exact amount. Zero-knowledge balance proofs.
IronDAG uses advanced cryptographic techniques to provide optional privacy at the protocol level.
See how IronDAG's native privacy compares to other blockchain solutions.
| Blockchain | Privacy Solution | EVM Compatible | Native or L2 | Regulatory Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IronDAG | 🚧 zk-SNARKs (in development) | ✅ Full EVM | ✅ Native L1 (planned) | ✅ Low (optional) |
| Ethereum | ❌ Tornado Cash (L2) | ✅ Full EVM | ❌ L2 solution | ❌ High (sanctioned) |
| Zcash | ✅ zk-SNARKs | ❌ No EVM | ✅ Native | ✅ Low |
| Monero | ✅ Ring signatures | ❌ No smart contracts | ✅ Native | ❌ Medium (delisted) |
| Solana | ❌ No native privacy | ❌ Different VM | ❌ N/A | ✅ None |
Key Insight: No L1 currently combines native privacy with full EVM compatibility at the protocol level. IronDAG is building toward this — Zcash has no EVM, Monero has no smart contracts, and Solana has no privacy. The Groth16/BN254 infrastructure is in place; mainnet activation is the next milestone.
Native privacy enables new possibilities for blockchain applications.
Trade, lend, and borrow without revealing your portfolio. Protect your trading strategies from front-runners.
Business payments without exposing transaction amounts to competitors or the public.
Pay employees without revealing individual salaries. Maintain privacy while staying compliant.
Private in-game transactions and NFT trades. Hide your valuable assets from potential attackers.
Private voting with verifiable results. Prevent vote buying and coercion.
Private supply chain tracking, confidential auctions, and sensitive business logic.
Financial privacy is a fundamental right, not a luxury. Here's why it's essential for blockchain adoption:
Optional Privacy: IronDAG gives users the choice. Use transparent transactions for accountability and private transactions for confidentiality. The best of both worlds.
Start using private transactions today with the IronDAG Desktop App or RPC API.
Full privacy features integrated into the desktop application. Create private transfers with a simple UI.
Download Desktop App →Integrate privacy into your applications with 4 simple RPC methods. Full documentation available.
Read Whitepaper →View privacy statistics and verify proofs in the blockchain explorer. Full transparency of the privacy system.
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