# 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