How to Send SOL Privately — Solana Privacy Guide
This guide explains how to send SOL and Solana privately (or anonymously). Learn the
privacy flow step-by-step using confidential balances and zero-knowledge proofs.
Step-by-step: private SOL transfers
Steps
- Prepare: create a clean address for receiving funds.
- Deposit: fund the private pool from your funding wallet.
- Randomize timing: wait a natural delay, avoid predictable intervals.
- Withdraw: send to the clean address, use varied amounts.
- Check: confirm balances, ensure addresses aren’t cross-linked.
Best practices
- Use non-round numbers.
- Don’t withdraw immediately after deposit.
- Keep clean addresses separate from funding addresses.
- Periodically rotate wallets for stronger privacy hygiene.
Why Solana privacy works
Confidential balances
Amounts are hidden using Token-2022, keeping transfers private but verifiable.
Zero-knowledge proofs
Prove correctness of transactions without revealing amounts.
Compliant design
Selective disclosure and AML/KYT alignment ensure lawful use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to send SOL anonymously?
Create a clean address, deposit through the private flow, randomize timing, and withdraw to your
clean wallet.
How to send Solana privately?
Solana privacy relies on confidential balances and zero-knowledge verification through the Privacy
Cash protocol.
Do I need a special wallet?
Most modern Solana wallets will support Token-2022 confidential transfers. Verify compatibility
first.
Is Privacy Cash legal?
Yes. It is designed to be compliant, with selective disclosure and AML/KYT mechanisms built in.
Are the amounts hidden?
Yes, transaction amounts are hidden while still verifiable with zero-knowledge proofs.
What are SOL privacy tools?
Tools that implement confidential transfers, zero-knowledge verification, and compliance mechanisms.
How much does it cost?
Solana fees are very low, usually fractions of a cent. Always check the live estimate in your wallet.
Can I be fully anonymous?
The design aims for practical privacy with verifiability, not absolute anonymity. Practice good
hygiene for better results.
Start private transfers
Connect your wallet and test with a small amount first. Build confidence before sending larger transfers.