The ecosystem received the presentation of a Solana wallet with self-custody, and zero-knowledge privacy mechanisms (ZK Proofs), for SOL and network cryptocurrencies, this November 6. This is Hush, a browser wallet.
According to him advertisementthis Solana wallet will allow an automatic transaction shielding mechanism (possibly similar to shielded transactions on Zcash), the use of disposable addresses and private swaps between cryptocurrencies.
Likewise, the announcement ensures that Hush will support other functions “such as the creation of dApp wallets and bridging with integrated Zcash (ZEC).”
Among other things, all the core functions of the wallet run locally in the user’s browserwith which Hush does not store data about its users, according to the information shared so far by the company.
The company behind the creation assures that this wallet will be available for the Chrome browser environment “in the coming days”, although for now There is no official document about the projectapart from what is explained in the terms of service and privacy policies of the wallet.
The terms of use ensure that, from the outset, Hush will have integrated third-party services. Specifically, with three, at least to start: Jupitera major decentralized exchange on Solana, Privacy Cash and Near Intentsuseful for bridging Hush and the Zcash network.
If it’s private, why does Hush request email?
Assertively, part of the community has reacted to the Hush ad, wondering why they would request an email to be added to a waiting list, This is a privacy wallet with a focus on a non-data recording policy.
While this may have useful practical consequences, such as notifying users by email of the immediate availability of the browser wallet, several critics believe that such a request deviates from the expected practices of a privacy wallet company.
From the account of Keystonea major hardware wallet for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, showed interest in the project and a desire to see the wallet in action.