Privacy Protection
Why Privacy Matters in DeFi
Public blockchains are transparent by design, but this creates problems for traders:
Front-Running: Bots spot pending transactions and exploit them
Sandwich Attacks: Attackers place trades before and after yours
Strategy Leakage: Your trading patterns become publicly analyzable
Competitive Disadvantage: Large trades reveal your position to the market
Intenus Privacy Architecture
Layer 1: Intent Encryption (Seal)
When you submit an intent:
Content is encrypted using Seal's programmable access control
Only qualified solvers with proper credentials can decrypt
Access is time-bounded and automatically revoked
Encryption keys are managed by smart contracts
What's Protected:
Trade size and direction
Slippage constraints
Timing preferences
Any custom parameters
What's Visible:
Intent exists (but not details)
General category (swap, lend, etc.)
Execution status
Layer 2: Solver Access Control
Strict policies govern who can view your intent:
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum stake amount
Positive reputation score
Registration verification
Policy compliance
Access Windows:
Limited time to view intents
Automatic expiration after deadline
No pre-auction access
Layer 3: Solution Privacy
During the competition phase:
Solver solutions remain encrypted
Other solvers can't see competing strategies
AI ranking happens in isolated TEE environment
Only winning solution is eventually revealed
Layer 4: Execution Privacy
Even during execution:
Transaction origin is obfuscated
Intent batching prevents correlation
On-chain traces minimize information leakage
User Privacy Controls
You have granular control over privacy settings:
Basic Privacy (Default):
Encrypted intent content
Standard solver access rules
Public execution results
Enhanced Privacy:
Restricted solver whitelist
Delayed public reporting
Minimal metadata exposure
Maximum Privacy:
Private solver selection
No public execution history
Premium privacy features
Privacy vs. Efficiency Trade-offs
Higher privacy can impact execution:
Fewer Solvers: Limited access may reduce competition
Discovery Time: Privacy measures may add slight delays
Fee Premium: Enhanced privacy features may cost more
Intenus provides transparent controls so you can balance privacy and optimization based on your specific needs.
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