RAILGUN

On-chain zero-knowledge privacy protocol for Ethereum and EVM chains with Private Proofs of Innocence.

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On-chain zero-knowledge privacy protocol for Ethereum and EVM chains with Private Proofs of Innocence.

Common useMixerMixerOperator dataHosted

Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4

Evidence and riskVerified evidenceCautionMaterial claims checked against current sources.; those sources show trade-offs worth reading.

Last reviewedReviewed 22 Jun 2026KYC checked 22 Jun 2026 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageEvidence confidence94/100

Evidence and facts

JURISDICTIONUnknown

CAUTIONRegulatory and sanctions risk remains for mixer/privacy-protocol usage despite Proofs of Innocence; not a consumer cash-out route.

AUDITED BYNo audit listed

OPERATOR DATAHosted operator recorded

EVIDENCE CONFIDENCE

THIRD-PARTY REPORTED1/4

Why evidence is 94/100Formula 3.1

Source coverageMaterial claims checked against current sources: +70
Review ageOldest recorded check is 63 days old: +24

Full scoring method

LAST CHECKED2026-06-22

LAST UPDATED2026-06-22

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded

IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4

KYC TRIGGERSProtocol use has no account/KYC layer, but Private Proofs of Innocence and wallet/app integrations may screen high-risk sources.

FEEFree (gas fees apply)

NETWORKSethereum, arbitrum, polygon, bsc

CATEGORIESMixer

FEATURESOn-Chain Privacy, zk-SNARKs, Private DeFi, Auditable

TORNot listed

REGIONSGlobal availability

Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

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.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Official site ↗

Corporate identity

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.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: ethereum, arbitrum, polygon, bsc.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

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. A hosted operator is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Evidence confidence is 94/100 and recorded risk is caution.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: ethereum, arbitrum, polygon, bsc.

Sources and history

Service history

Latest meaningful changes to the facts shown on this provider page.

9 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
6 Aug 2026
Provider presentation updated
Best for, Evidence status, Recorded risk, Tagline, and 1 more
23 Jun 2026
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at, Description, Jurisdiction, KYC last checked, and 5 more

Full service history

9 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
not setEntity type: project-no-legal-entity; Governance model: dao; Repository url: https://github.com/Railgun-Community
Review source: official site · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Description
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.
Review source: official site · public history entry
7 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Card summary
not setZero-knowledge privacy layer for EVM chains.
Review source: official site · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Best for
General usagenot set
Evidence status
not setverified
Recorded risk
not setcaution
Tagline
A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.not set
Trust level
cautionnot set
Review source: official site · public history entry
23 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
2026-03-092026-06-22
Description
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
2026-03-092026-06-22
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
2026-03-092026-06-22
Privacy warning
not setRegulatory 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 verifiedofficial site
Updated at
2026-03-132026-06-22
Review source: official site · public history entry
22 Jun 2026updated
Ship trust audit remediation pass
Jurisdiction confidence
not setunknown
KYC last checked
not set2026-03-09
Last reviewed
not set2026-03-09
Source reviewed
not setolder source, not independently verified
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
7 Apr 2026updated
Drop warrantCanary trust signal
Warrant canary
nonot set
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
29 Mar 2026updated
KYC risk level system + advanced directory filters
KYC level
zero0
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026updated
Offline status bug, vetted grid, news/projects img tags
Status
liveok
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Fee
not setFree (gas fees apply)
Privacy warning
not setnot set
Trending
not setno
Updated at
not set2026-03-13
Votes
0not set
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
12 Mar 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Trust level
unvettedcaution
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
10 Mar 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Best for
not setGeneral usage
Kyc note
not setAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
Tagline
not setA privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
9 Mar 2026created
Add Nym VPN, Railgun, and Feather Wallet. Refactored country flags to terminal bracket aesthetic [US]
Provider profile
not setcreated
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry

Only fields shown on the provider page are tracked. Private identifiers are never published.

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.