Privacy tools aren't just theory — They're live. ZKP2P, Fluidkey, Railgun, and Veil let us get funds onchain, manage them securely, earn yield, and transfer between wallets — all in private. Here’s a walkthrough of how to actually use them.👇 ~~ Guide by @davewardonline ~~ 1️⃣ Onramping Privately Most onramps require KYC, linking your identity to wallets forever. These alternatives bypass that with novel verification or stealth infrastructure. ➢ @zkp2p — ZKP2P uses zero-knowledge proofs to match buyers and sellers in a peer-to-peer marketplace. You send fiat through Venmo, Zelle, or Wise; the seller returns USDC. A proof of payment via PeerAuth unlocks the funds — all in-browser, no personal data stored. ➢ @Fluidkey (with Bridge) — Fluidkey, a Base-based wallet, integrates with Bridge to offer fiat onramps. After a light KYC process, funds convert to USDC and land in unlinkable stealth addresses. Each deposit is isolated from wallet history. --- 2️⃣ Holding and Managing Assets Privately Once funds are onchain, these tools break transaction links and hide balances. ➢ Fluidkey — Every incoming transaction generates a new stealth address, breaking sender-receiver links. Behind the scenes, balances aggregate in one interface. Features include social login via Privy, smart accounts via Safe, and multichain swaps via Socket. ➢ @RAILGUN_Project (via Railway) — Railgun shields assets using ZKPs on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, and BNB Chain. Once shielded, assets can be used privately in DeFi via Railway. Sender, receiver, and amounts remain hidden. --- 3️⃣ Earning Yield Privately Privacy doesn’t mean missing out on yield. ➢ @0xprivacypools by @0xbowio — Privacy Pools now supports sUSDS yield vaults. Their ASP system checks deposits for compliance and lets users withdraw with ZKPs proving funds come from a clean set — no transaction details revealed. ➢ Railgun (via Railway) — Railway integrates with yield protocols like @beefyfinance. You can earn on shielded assets while maintaining privacy. --- 4️⃣ Transferring Privately Each of these tools offers private transfer options with tradeoffs. ➢ @Veildotcash — Ideal for one-time moves. Deposit ETH or USDC into zkSNARK pools on @base, withdraw to a fresh wallet. A secret note unlocks funds. Choose public or Coinbase-verified pools depending on compliance needs. Wait before withdrawing to avoid timing analysis. ➢ Privacy Pools by 0xbow — Transfer ETH, USDC, USDS, and sUSDS privately between addresses. ASP ensures fund legitimacy. “Ragequit” feature lets users exit at any time. ➢ Railgun — The only tool allowing indefinite direct transfers between shielded addresses. Both parties must use Railgun. --- You now have a complete toolkit to go private onchain: For Maximal Privacy — ZKP2P → Railgun. Peer-to-peer onramp, then shield funds. Highest privacy, lowest convenience. For Practical Privacy — Fluidkey → Privacy Pools. Use fiat rails, stealth addresses, and yield tools with solid usability. For Occasional Privacy — Veil or Privacy Pools. Use selectively when breaking wallet links is needed. We’re still early, but private onchain life is already possible. As institutional presence grows, so will surveillance. Knowing how to navigate privately may soon be essential. P.S: To go deeper, start with EF Grant recipient @web3privacy's free “Privacy 101” course.