Use of Privacy-Focused Networks (Monero & Zcash)

Private Mode may route swaps through Monero or Zcash shielded transactions as intermediaries, reducing on-chain linkability without changing the non-custodial nature of execution

As referenced in Husher's official communication channels, Private Mode may route certain swaps through privacy-focused networks as intermediary steps. The two networks currently used for this purpose are Monero (XMR) and Zcash (shielded transactions).

Both networks are designed to limit transaction visibility on public blockchains. Using them as intermediaries introduces an additional layer between the input and output addresses of a swap.

Using these networks as intermediaries does not change the non-custodial nature of the swap. Husher still does not hold funds, and the ESP still executes against external liquidity.

Monero and Zcash as routing intermediaries

Monero (XMR)

Monero is a privacy-focused blockchain that obfuscates sender addresses, receiver addresses, and transaction amounts by default. When used as an intermediary in a Private Mode swap, Monero routing:

• Reduces direct on-chain linkage between the input and output assets

• Obscures execution paths from public mempool observers

• Helps mitigate MEV and sandwich-attack patterns

• Reduces behavioral wallet profiling across trades

Monero routing may be used selectively as part of a broader execution strategy.

Zcash (ZEC shielded)

Zcash supports both transparent and shielded transactions. Shielded transactions use zero-knowledge proofs to encrypt sender, receiver, and amount data on-chain. When used as an intermediary in a Private Mode swap, Zcash shielded routing provides:

• Cryptographic privacy for the intermediate transaction details

• Reduced linkability between the input deposit and the final output

• An additional layer that public blockchain observers cannot easily trace

Only shielded (z-address) transactions provide these properties. Transparent Zcash transactions do not.

What both networks provide

Property	Monero (XMR)	Zcash shielded (ZEC)
Sender obscured	Yes, by default	Yes, with shielded transactions
Receiver obscured	Yes, by default	Yes, with shielded transactions
Amount obscured	Yes, by default	Yes, with shielded transactions
On-chain by default	Private	Optional (shielded only)
Husher use	Routing intermediary	Routing intermediary

Implementation details may evolve as Husher develops its routing capabilities. Refer to the Changelog for updates on Private Mode and network support.

Related pages

Private Mode OverviewExecution Flow (Conceptual)What Private Mode Does and Does Not Do