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Last reviewedReviewed 27 Aug 2026KYC checked 27 Aug 2026 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coverageVerified evidenceRecorded riskCaution
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Analysis
OVERVIEW
RAILGUN is an on-chain zero-knowledge privacy protocol for Ethereum and EVM chains, using Private Proofs of Innocence and an Assurance Suite to screen against high-risk sources while keeping balances and interactions private.
LIMITS
The record notes an FBI allegation of Lazarus Group use in 2023 and says a founder cooperated with the FBI; no OFAC designation has been issued, but regulatory and sanctions risk remains for this category of protocol.
USEFUL FOR
For EVM users wanting on-chain balance privacy through a protocol that screens against high-risk sources, not a route for converting funds to cash.
Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-09
Frequently Asked Questions
Is identity verification required?
No identity verification is recorded for typical use. Protocol use has no account/KYC layer, but Private Proofs of Innocence and wallet/app integrations may screen high-risk sources.
The jurisdiction is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.
How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?
Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. Hosted operator data has not been established. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is verified evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-27, and recorded risk is caution.
Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.
Service history
Latest meaningful changes to the facts shown on this provider page.
Reconcile score 4.0 evidence
Changed at, Checked at, Fee, Jurisdiction, and 5 more
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
Provider presentation updated
Best for, Evidence status, Recorded risk, Tagline, and 1 more
Full service history
updated
Reconcile score 4.0 evidence
Changed at
not set → 2026-08-27
Checked at
2026-06-22 → 2026-08-27
Fee
Free (gas fees apply) → 0.25% per shield/unshield, plus gas or optional broadcaster premium
Jurisdiction
?? → not set
KYC last checked
2026-06-22 → 2026-08-27
Last reviewed
2026-06-22 → 2026-08-27
Source reviewed
official site → Primary-source review 2026-08-27
Score review
not set → Outcome: PASS; Checked at: 2026-08-27; Inputs: Operator data exposure: limited; Control model: decentralized; Source model: open; Audit: Score eligible: no; Reason: No dated, scoped independent audit of the score-critical core was evidenced; no audit points are granted.
On-chain zero-knowledge privacy protocol for Ethereum and EVM chains. Official docs describe private balances/interactions, Private Proofs of Innocence and Assurance Suite checks against high-risk sources. → On-chain zero-knowledge privacy protocol for Ethereum and EVM chains with Private Proofs of Innocence.
On-chain zero-knowledge privacy system for Ethereum and EVM chains. Shield, unshield, and privately execute smart contracts without moving to a separate Layer 2. → On-chain zero-knowledge privacy protocol for Ethereum and EVM chains. Official docs describe private balances/interactions, Private Proofs of Innocence and Assurance Suite checks against high-risk sources.
Jurisdiction
not set → ??
KYC last checked
2026-03-09 → 2026-06-22
Kyc note
Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR. → Protocol use has no account/KYC layer, but Private Proofs of Innocence and wallet/app integrations may screen high-risk sources.
Last reviewed
2026-03-09 → 2026-06-22
Privacy warning
not set → Regulatory and sanctions risk remains for mixer/privacy-protocol usage despite Proofs of Innocence; not a consumer cash-out route.
Source reviewed
older source, not independently verified → official site