Starknet has opted for a “practical privacy” model rather than total anonymity to ensure the asset remains compliant with global regulations:
Shielded by Default: To the general public, your transaction amounts and counterparties are hidden.
Selective Disclosure: Users generate an encrypted Viewing Key. This key can be shared with auditors, tax authorities, or regulators to reconstruct a specific transaction trail if required by law.
Reversibility: Users can move between shielded and unshielded modes depending on whether they need privacy for a trade or transparency for an institutional workflow.
🧭 FAQsIs strkBTC a “mixer”? No. Unlike mixers that pool funds to hide their origin, strkBTC uses zero-knowledge cryptography at the protocol level and includes built-in auditability features to discourage illicit use.
What are the main use cases? Posting collateral without exposing a balance sheet, executing trading strategies without “leaking” intent to the market, and private cross-border settlement.
