diff --git a/entities/internet-finance/umbra-privacy-protocol.md b/entities/internet-finance/umbra-privacy-protocol.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6ae0abc18 --- /dev/null +++ b/entities/internet-finance/umbra-privacy-protocol.md @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +# Umbra Privacy Protocol + +**Type:** Privacy protocol +**Chain:** Solana +**Launch:** March 26, 2025 (public mainnet) +**Governance:** Futarchy (via MetaDAO) +**Token:** $UMBRA + +## Overview + +Umbra is a privacy protocol on Solana that enables shielded transactions, private swaps, and anonymous asset management. Launched through MetaDAO's futarchy-governed ICO platform with 50x oversubscription. + +## Product Features + +- **Auto-Claim Anonymity:** Automatic privacy preservation during fund receipt without manual steps +- **Distress Mode:** Decoy interface for physical security situations +- **Hidden Browser UI:** Prevents accidental exposure through UI concealment +- **Private Swaps:** Token swaps without visible on-chain trail (40-50 second average, optimizing) +- **Compliance Integration:** Built-in Range compliance for regulatory adherence +- **SDK:** Open SDK at sdk.umbraprivacy.com for third-party integration + +## Market Position + +At launch: $0.42 price, $1.8M treasury AUM, ~15M circulating supply (~4x treasury valuation). Positioned as first-mover privacy solution on Solana. + +## Technical Architecture + +- Zero-Knowledge proof technology for private computation +- Performance hardware-dependent (lightweight proofs, instant on modern devices) +- Cross-platform: iOS (TestFlight), Android (direct builds), Chrome Extension, web app +- Four initial liquidity pools: $UMBRA, $SOL, $USDC, $USDT + +## Team + +Led by @kru_tweets. Contributors include @losingw0nder, @josh_trader19, @0xSn0wMan, @lare888. + +## Timeline + +- **2025-Q1** — Private mainnet beta testing +- **2025-03-26** — Public mainnet launch via TestFlight v2.2.2 Build 16 +- **2025-03-26** — MoonPay onramp temporarily disabled pending regulatory approval +- **2025-Q2** — Planned: Android/web rollout, swap optimization, transaction history in private mode \ No newline at end of file