š”ļø One-Click Privacy Goes Live on Starknet Wallets
š”ļø One-Click Privacy Goes Live on Starknet Wallets
š Privacy just got stupid simple
Privacy features are now live on Starknet through Ready and Xverse wallets, allowing users to shield assets with a single click.
What's available today:
- Private transfers between wallets
- Shielded balances for selected assets
- One-click shielding and unshielding
- Private swaps through Ready and Xverse
How it works: Users can select any supported asset (like strkBTC) in their wallet and tap "Shield" to enable privacy. The process is reversible - simply tap "Unshield" when needed.
Important note: Unshield assets before bridging out, as shielded balances won't appear in bridge interfaces.
This marks a shift in crypto privacy - no new wallets, assets, or applications required. Privacy now works directly where users already interact with crypto.
Privacy that works where crypto already is. Shieldnet is coming.
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Privacy shouldnāt mean new assets, new wallets, or new applications. What if it worked where you already use crypto? June 9, privacy comes to [Starknet]
Privacy starts in the wallet. Using @ready__x or @xverse, users can select an asset and shield it in one click. That unlocks what is live today: ā¢ Private transfers ā¢ Shielded balances ā¢ One-click shielding + unshielding ā¢ Private swaps through Ready + Xverse
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