XI. Stay Shadowed
Tips to Remain Anonymous
Voidify breaks on-chain links between deposit and withdrawal addresses using zero-knowledge proofs. But true privacy depends not just on protocol design — it also depends on you.
Even with perfect on-chain cryptography, your browser, wallet, and behavior can leak identifying data.
This guide helps you avoid common pitfalls and protect your privacy.
🧠 Privacy Is a Practice
Voidify handles privacy on-chain. You must protect it off-chain.
Leaked metadata — like IP addresses, RPC usage, browser fingerprints, wallet reuse, and note handling — can void the unlinkability Voidify gives you.
🌐 Use Privacy-Aware Browsers (That Support Solana Wallets)
To use Voidify, you’ll need a browser that supports Phantom, Solflare, or similar Solana-compatible wallets — without sacrificing your privacy.
✅ Recommended:
Firefox (Desktop) — solid privacy controls and works with Phantom.
Brave (Desktop) — Chromium-based with better privacy defaults than Chrome.
Safari or Arc (macOS) — works with Phantom; less privacy-customizable but cleaner than Chrome.
❌ Avoid Google Chrome — it tracks background activity and leaks session data by default.
📌 Browser Tips:
Use Private/Incognito Mode for every Voidify session.
Use a dedicated browser profile just for Voidify interactions.
Clear cookies, cache, and local storage after each use.
Don’t install unnecessary browser extensions — especially ad blockers, password managers, or analytics tools that run in the background.
🛡️ Use a VPN (or Tor) — Hide Your IP
Your IP address can be used to correlate transactions, especially by relayers or RPC providers.
Use a reputable paid VPN — avoid free providers that log or sell your data.
Choose VPNs with WireGuard or OpenVPN support.
For stronger anonymity, use Tor Browser to access Voidify (when supported).
Avoid using your regular internet connection during sensitive operations.
🔒 Handle Notes With Extreme Care
Your Voidify note is both your private withdrawal key and your cryptographic link to the deposit.
If someone gets your note, they can steal your funds — or deanonymize your transaction.
Don’t store notes in cloud storage, plain text, or browser memory.
Use encrypted password managers or cold storage.
Always delete the note after a successful withdrawal.
👛 Use Clean Wallets
Using the same wallet for multiple actions (or multiple Voidify interactions) creates traceable links.
Use a new wallet for each deposit and each withdrawal.
Avoid withdrawing multiple deposits to the same address.
Use open-source wallets like:
Phantom (with caution)
Solflare
MetaMask
Avoid MetaMask (even with Solana support) unless self-hosted — it uses RPC endpoints like Infura, which log usage and IPs.
⌛ Wait to Withdraw — Don’t Rush
If you deposit and withdraw immediately, it's easier to link your actions.
Wait until other users have deposited after you.
Monitor the anonymity set (coming in Voidify v1 stats dashboard).
The more activity between your deposit and withdrawal, the better your privacy.
🧩 Fragment Large Balances
Big deposits into low-activity pools stand out.
Break large amounts into multiple smaller deposits.
Use pools with high volume and frequent activity.
Yes, fees may be slightly higher — but your privacy will be significantly stronger.
🔁 Rotate Relayers
Relayers help protect your identity by submitting withdrawal transactions on your behalf.
But if you use the same relayer for every withdrawal, patterns can form.
Rotate relayers each time you withdraw.
Don’t withdraw multiple notes through the same relayer.
In future versions, you’ll be able to discover new relayers automatically.
🧹 Clean Up After Yourself
Data stored in your browser or extension can betray your privacy — even across wallets.
After each session:
Clear cookies
Clear localStorage
Clear cache
Clear browsing history
Use Incognito Mode or dedicated, isolated profiles.
⛽ Vary Fee Settings
Bots and analytics tools can fingerprint behavior like:
Gas/compute unit values
Transaction size
Slippage parameters
Try not to use default settings every time.
Add small randomization to gas or compute unit values if possible.
Don’t copy-paste fee settings between deposit and withdrawal.
✅ Final Summary
Voidify gives you cryptographic privacy on-chain — but the rest is up to you.
Do this every time:
Use clean, privacy-respecting browsers
Use a VPN or Tor
Isolate your wallets
Store notes securely
Rotate relayers
Clear all browser data
Don’t rush your withdrawals
Privacy is earned through discipline. Voidify gives you the tools — you supply the practice.
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