> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.libertyswap.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.libertyswap.finance/zkx-wallet/private-mode.md). # Private Mode Private Mode is a privacy-focused feature integrated into ZKX Wallet through Railgun technology, designed to help users protect their on-chain activity and maintain greater control over their digital identity. Traditional blockchain transactions are fully transparent, meaning wallet addresses, balances, and transaction histories can often be viewed and tracked publicly. Private Mode helps reduce this exposure by enabling users to shield and unshield assets through privacy-preserving mechanisms powered by Railgun. When using Private Mode: * Your transaction activity becomes significantly more difficult to trace publicly. * Shielded assets can be transferred with enhanced privacy protection. * Users can unshield assets to a brand-new wallet address, helping separate on-chain activity from previously exposed wallet histories. In practice, this means that when assets are shielded and later unshielded to a fresh address, it becomes extremely difficult for external observers to associate the new address with your previous wallet activity or real-world identity. #### **Key Benefits** * Enhanced transaction privacy * Reduced wallet traceability * Better separation between public and private on-chain activity * Seamless integration directly within ZKX Wallet #### **Important Notes** * Private Mode is intended to enhance personal privacy, not to bypass applicable laws or regulations. * Users remain fully responsible for complying with local regulations in their jurisdiction. * Always verify recipient addresses carefully before sending shielded or unshielded assets. By integrating Railgun technology directly into the wallet experience, ZKX Wallet provides users with a more private and secure way to interact with decentralized ecosystems. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.libertyswap.finance/zkx-wallet/private-mode.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.