⁉️Darkswap FAQs
General Overview
What kind of DarkSwap is this?
DarkSwap is an on-chain orderbook darkpool that provides 100% obfuscation of all trade details from the public. Only the order placer can see their own trade details. No one else—including explorers, analysts, or validators—can infer:
Trade direction
Order size
Price
Counterparty
Intent
This enables confidential trading while preserving on-chain settlement and auditability.
Who can access Beta Mainnet?
Only:
Users with referral codes, or
Previous testnet participants
When is Public Mainnet?
The Public Mainnet launch is scheduled for the coming weeks and will be open to everyone—no referral code or prior testnet participation required.
What technology is DarkSwap built on?
DarkSwap consists of four core components:
1. Retail User Interface (dApp)
A web-based trading app with wallet integration (WalletConnect, MetaMask, etc.). Users can:
Place and cancel orders
View fills
Manage balances
All on-chain transaction details are obfuscated, preventing external observers from inferring intent, size, or strategy.
2. Maker API Server
Built for professional market makers. They run a self-hosted local API server to:
Submit bulk orders
Manage inventory
Integrate with proprietary trading systems
Roadmap: A desktop GUI client will simplify and streamline pro workflows.
3. Matching Engine
Current
A centralized coordinator operated by the team:
Receives obfuscated orders
Performs matching without accessing cleartext data
Roadmap
A decentralized P2P matching network where:
No single node sees the entire orderbook
Peers hold partial views
Matching occurs collaboratively
Privacy is preserved by design
4. On-Chain Settlement Layer
A non-custodial privacy-layer settlement system using smart contracts. It:
Verifies zero-knowledge proofs
Executes atomic swaps
Ensures correctness and determinism
Maintains full auditability
Never exposes trade details publicly
This delivers confidential execution + verifiable on-chain settlement.
Who is DarkSwap designed for?
DarkSwap is built for anyone who values privacy in trading, including:
Institutional and professional traders needing large trade execution without revealing strategy.
DeFi users who want confidential swaps to avoid MEV and front-running.
Individuals seeking private, on-chain settlement.
Projects or market participants who want to minimize data leakage and protect competitive strategies.
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