Privacy
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Updated 1/15/2025
What is
DarkFund0?
Community fund supporting privacy-focused development on Ergo, including ErgoMixer improvements, Sigma protocol research, and privacy dApps.
DarkFund0 is a community-initiated fund dedicated to supporting privacy-focused development within the Ergo ecosystem. It funds projects that enhance Ergo's privacy capabilities, including ErgoMixer improvements, Sigma protocol research, privacy-preserving dApps, and educational content about optional privacy features. The fund represents Ergo's commitment to financial privacy as a fundamental right while maintaining the optional nature of privacy features. Contributions come from community members who value privacy technology development.
Key Points
- Community fund for privacy development
- Supports ErgoMixer and Sigma research
- Funds privacy-preserving dApps
- Community-contributed resources
- Promotes optional privacy features
- Educational content development
Use Cases
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Funding privacy tool development
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Supporting Sigma protocol research
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Improving ErgoMixer
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Creating privacy education content
Technical Details
DarkFund0 has supported: ErgoMixer UI improvements, research into advanced Sigma protocol applications, privacy-focused wallet features, documentation and tutorials for privacy tools, and integration of privacy features into ecosystem dApps.
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How to get started with Ergo?
Start by getting a wallet (Nautilus for browser, Terminus for mobile). Back up your seed phrase securely offline. Get some ERG from an exchange (Gate.io, KuCoin) or DEX (Spectrum). Make a test transaction. Then explore: try DeFi on Spectrum, check out NFTs, or dive into the technology if you're a builder.
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Is Ergo a good investment?
This is not financial advice. Ergo has strong fundamentals: fair launch (no VC dump risk), innovative technology (eUTXO, Sigma Protocols, NiPoPoWs), active development, and a cypherpunk ethos. It's a smaller market cap project with higher risk/reward than established chains. Research thoroughly, understand the technology, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
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What can I do with Ergo?
Ergo supports a full ecosystem: trade on Spectrum DEX, use SigmaUSD stablecoin, mix transactions with ErgoMixer, collect NFTs on SkyHarbor, mine with GPUs, lend/borrow on DuckPools, bridge to other chains via Rosen, and build dApps with ErgoScript. It's a complete platform for decentralized finance and applications.
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What is ErgoMixer and how does it work?
ErgoMixer is a non-custodial, trustless mixing service that breaks the link between your input and output addresses. It uses Sigma Protocols to prove you're entitled to withdraw without revealing which deposit was yours. Unlike centralized mixers, there's no trusted party who could steal funds or keep logs.
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