Comparison with Other Privacy Solutions
Blockchain privacy solutions take different approaches, each with trade-offs around usability, compatibility, and scope. This section compares INVSBL with other common privacy models.
1. Approach Overview
INVSBL
INVSBL provides private transaction execution for existing blockchains, including Solana and EVM networks (Base, Ethereum).
Key characteristics:
Uses zero-knowledge proofs to validate transactions without exposing transaction details
Limits exposure of sender, receiver, amount, and transaction relationships
Works with native assets and existing networks
Transactions do not form linkable histories
INVSBL is designed for private payments and operational flows without requiring a separate blockchain.
Monero (XMR)
Monero is a standalone privacy-focused blockchain.
Strengths
Privacy is applied to all transactions by default
Sender, receiver, and amounts are obscured
Limitations
Requires use of a separate blockchain and native token
No native interoperability with other ecosystems
Larger transactions and limited ecosystem reach
Best suited for: Standalone private payments within the Monero network.
Zcash (ZEC)
Zcash provides optional shielded transactions on its own blockchain.
Strengths
Strong privacy when shielded transactions are used
Selective disclosure features
Limitations
Privacy is optional and not widely used
Limited to the Zcash network
Transparent transactions expose full details
Best suited for: Optional privacy with selective disclosure on a dedicated chain.
Tornado Cash (Ethereum)
Tornado Cash was a privacy tool for Ethereum using smart contracts and zero-knowledge proofs.
Strengths
Operated directly on Ethereum
Supported ERC-20 tokens
Limitations
Required fixed denominations
Privacy depended on anonymity set size
Exposed timing and usage patterns
No longer operational due to regulatory action
Aztec Network
Aztec focuses on confidential smart contracts on Ethereum.
Strengths
Programmable privacy
Ethereum-native
Limitations
Primarily designed for applications, not simple payments
Higher complexity
Limited production usage
Best suited for: Confidential smart contract execution.
Secret Network (SCRT)
Secret Network is a Layer 1 with privacy-enabled smart contracts.
Strengths
Encrypted contract inputs and state
Programmable privacy
Limitations
Relies on trusted execution environments (TEEs)
Separate blockchain and token
Different trust and security assumptions
Best suited for: Private computation using TEEs.
2. Where INVSBL Fits
2.1 Works Across Existing Chains
INVSBL operates on top of existing blockchains rather than replacing them. Users retain access to native liquidity, tools, and ecosystems.
2.2 Focused on Payments and Flows
INVSBL is optimized for:
Payments
Treasury operations
Operational and batch flows
It is not a smart contract platform or a standalone privacy chain.
2.3 No Optional Mode
All transactions routed through INVSBL are handled the same way. There is no public or private toggle, and no reduced privacy mode.
3. Comparison Table
Privacy by Default
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
No
Yes
Multi-Chain
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Metadata Protection
Complete
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Address Reuse Prevention
Yes
Yes
Partial
No
No
No
Smart Contract Privacy
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Operational Status
Active
Active
Active
Sanctioned
Development
Active
Security Model
Cryptographic
Cryptographic
Cryptographic
Cryptographic
Cryptographic
TEE-based
4. Choosing the Right Solution
Choose INVSBL when:
You need non-public payments across existing blockchains (Solana, EVM networks such as Base and Ethereum)
Transaction details and relationships should not be publicly visible
You want to keep using native assets and existing infrastructure
Your primary use case is payments or operational value transfers
You want a single execution model without public/private modes
Choose other solutions when:
You need confidential smart contract logic → Aztec or Secret Network
You want a standalone privacy currency → Monero
You need selective disclosure on a dedicated chain → Zcash
You are comfortable with TEE-based security assumptions → Secret Network
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