Introduction
Introduction
zERC20 is a fully ERC-20 compliant crosschain private transfer token. Users can perform private transfers directly from standard wallets like MetaMask—no special software required. From an external observer's perspective, private transfers are indistinguishable from regular transfers.
Key Features
ERC-20 Compatible: Works with any wallet, DEX, or DeFi protocol that supports standard ERC-20 tokens
Private Transfers: Send tokens without revealing the link between sender and recipient addresses
Crosschain Support: Transfer privately across multiple blockchains via LayerZero where a token is configured for global mode
No Special Wallet Required: Use MetaMask or any standard Ethereum wallet
How It Works
A temporary "burn address" is cryptographically generated
The sender transfers zERC20 to this burn address (the tokens are effectively burned)
The recipient withdraws the same amount to any address using a zero-knowledge proof
The link between the burn address and the withdrawal address is never revealed on-chain
Getting zERC20
zERC20 tokens are wrapper tokens backed 1:1 by underlying assets (USDC, ETH, BNB, JPYC, etc.). You can obtain them by:
Depositing the underlying token through the Frontend or CLI
Purchasing on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap
Next Steps
How zERC20 Works — Understand the technical details
Using Frontend — Get started with the web app
Using the CLI — Get started with the command line
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