FAQ
Everything you need to know about NOIR private transfers on Solana.
How does NOIR protect my privacy?
NOIR uses a two-wallet architecture. You send SOL to a pool wallet. A separate withdrawal wallet (with no on-chain link to the pool) forwards the exact amount to your destination. Anyone looking at Solscan sees your wallet → pool wallet, and withdrawal wallet → destination — but no direct connection between you and your destination.
Is this a mixer / tumbler?
NOIR is a trusted relayer service, not a traditional mixer. Your funds are forwarded by our system from a separate wallet utilizing Helius RPC for reliable on-chain data. Multiple deposits can queue together to break timing analysis.
What wallets can I use?
Any Solana wallet that supports wallet-adapter (Phantom, Backpack, Solflare, etc.). Connect via the "Launch App" button.
How much does it cost?
You pay only the standard Solana network fee (~0.000005 SOL) for the deposit transaction. The forwarding fee is covered by the pool reserve — nothing is deducted from your amount.
What is the random delay?
When enabled, the relayer waits 10-40 seconds before forwarding. This prevents timing analysis that could correlate the deposit and withdrawal transactions. Disable it for faster transfers (3-8s).
What is the ZK-proof inspiration?
NOIR is ZK-proof inspired in its architecture — while we don't use zero-knowledge proofs on-chain, the separation between deposit wallet and withdrawal wallet mirrors the concept of ZK privacy: the withdrawal proves the funds are valid (they came from the pool) without revealing the source (your wallet). This is a simple but effective approach to privacy.
Can I send SPL tokens (USDC, BONK)?
Currently only SOL is supported. SPL token support is planned for a future release.
Is this anonymous?
NOIR provides privacy enhancements but does not guarantee complete anonymity. The two-wallet architecture breaks the direct on-chain link, but sophisticated analysis of timing, amounts, and network-level data could still reveal connections. Use at your own risk.
Do you keep logs?
No. We store only the minimum data needed to process deposits (amount, destination, source tx). No IPs, no identities, no KYC. The relayer backend runs on a dedicated infrastructure with no persistent logging.
What if the withdrawal wallet runs out of SOL for fees?
The pool reserve covers forwarding fees. If reserves become low, the service pauses until replenished. Your deposited SOL is always safe in the pool wallet.
Is this legal?
Privacy tools are legal in most jurisdictions. However, compliance with local regulations is your responsibility. NOIR is not designed or intended for illegal activity.
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