COMPLIANCE · DISCLOSURE · SCREENING
Private-by-default.
Compliant-by-design.
Privacy and compliance aren't a trade-off. Shield ships the primitives that let individuals, funds, and institutions transact privately while still meeting their disclosure obligations.
01 · Audit
View keys
View keySHARED
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Auditor · read-only
Each account is paired with a view key that decrypts its records. Hand it to an auditor and they reconstruct your full history, read-only.
02 · Disclosure
Selective proofs
ProofVERIFIED
Balance ≤ $10,000 proven
Identityshielded
Generate zero-knowledge proofs about specific transactions or balances. Prove solvency, ownership, or eligibility without revealing anything else.
03 · Screening
Address screening
ScreeningLIVE
aleo1q…7k2n✓ clear
aleo1m…9f4p✓ clear
aleo1x…3d8z✕ flagged
Private stablecoins enforce sanctions screening at the address level, so non-compliant flows never enter the ecosystem.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How does Shield ensure compliance?
- Shield uses view keys, selective disclosure proofs, and address screening to verify that regulated participants can meet their disclosure obligations without exposing data to the public chain. We are committed to a safe and compliant ecosystem for all participants.
- What is a view key?
- A view key is a read-only key that decrypts an account's records. You can hand a view key to an auditor or compliance officer and they can reconstruct your full history without being able to move funds.
- What is selective disclosure in crypto?
- Selective disclosure is the ability to prove a specific fact about a transaction, such as a balance threshold or identity verification, without revealing the underlying data. Shield's zero-knowledge architecture is designed to support these kinds of attestations as the protocol evolves.
- How does address screening work?
- Private stablecoins (USDCx, USAD) screen counterparty addresses against sanctions lists at the protocol layer, so non-compliant flows cannot enter the ecosystem.
- Can institutions use Shield?
- Yes. Shield is designed for funds, treasuries, and regulated entities that need on-chain privacy without giving up disclosure controls.