Privacy Tools#
Use this page as the entry point for privacy-related tools and concepts in the Ergo ecosystem.
Start Here#
| Goal | Page |
|---|---|
| Understand mixing | ErgoMixer, ErgoMixer FAQ |
| Use mixer safely | Best Practices, Identifiability |
| Install on Android | ErgoMixer on Android |
| Explore other privacy patterns | SigmaJoin, Stealth Addresses, ZK Treasury |
Background#
Coin mixers or tumblers are tools that improve fungibility by making transaction history harder to link. On Ergo, privacy tooling includes mixer designs, stealth-address patterns, and zero-knowledge contract ideas.
The basic mixing scheme used by ErgoMixer, ZeroJoin, is based on ring signatures and proof of knowledge for a Diffie-Hellman tuple.
Safety Notes#
- Privacy tools do not remove the need for wallet safety.
- Learn the workflow with small amounts before using larger funds.
- Be careful with timing, address reuse, and metadata outside the blockchain.