Monad users now have a new privacy option. Nullmask, a zero-knowledge privacy protocol, said it has extended support to the high-performance Layer 1 network. That means people using MON can send, withdraw and deposit assets with transaction details kept private.
What the integration changes
Monad is an independent Layer 1 blockchain that supports the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Ledger Academy says Ethereum smart contracts can run on Monad without modification, and the network targets roughly 10,000 transactions per second. Nullmask is built for EVM chains, so the compatibility lines up. Users might get Monad’s speed while hiding amounts, addresses and links between deposits and withdrawals. The addition may widen the kinds of applications that can work on Monad, especially for people and developers who want privacy on a public ledger.
How Nullmask works
Nullmask describes itself as a ZK privacy protocol for any wallet, blockchain or token. According to IQ.wiki, it shields assets into a pool and avoids leaving an on-chain link between deposits and withdrawals. The project says it was introduced in March 2026 and designed by cryptographer Tomas Krnak. One practical detail is that it works with wallets people already use. Users do not need new seed phrases or new accounts, according to Nullmask’s own site. Its technical overview also says it uses a UTXO model, similar to Bitcoin, rather than Ethereum’s account model.
Compliance controls and limits
The protocol includes compliance checks. In an October 2026 press release hosted by The Block, Nullmask said every deposit waits as pending until it is approved. It also said verified law enforcement requests are acknowledged within 72 hours. The Block noted that it does not necessarily endorse statements in the release. The same release said Nullmask had processed more than $50 million in private volume since 1 October and was live on Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain.
Monad’s mainnet launched on 24 November 2025, according to Atomic Wallet’s explainer. That guide also notes throughput figures remain performance targets that will be tested under production conditions. Privacy tools remain closely watched in crypto because public blockchains expose payments, balances and counterparties to anyone with an address. A shielded option on a fast EVM chain gives Monad users an alternative to fully transparent transactions. Still, adoption and actual usage on the network will decide how much this integration matters. Perhaps the next test is simple: whether people use it when they need it.
