Privacy
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Sigmanauts?
Members of the Ergo community who actively participate and contribute to the platform's growth and development.
Members of the Ergo community who actively participate and contribute to the platform's growth and development.
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Is Ergo better than Monero for privacy?
Different privacy models for different needs. Monero provides always-on, protocol-level privacy with ring signatures. Ergo offers optional privacy via Sigma Protocols with selective disclosure - you can prove things about data without revealing the data. Ergo excels at programmable privacy (private smart contracts), while Monero excels at simple private transfers.
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What are Sigma Protocols and how do they work?
Sigma Protocols are zero-knowledge proof systems that let you prove statements about data without revealing the data itself. On Ergo, they're built into ErgoScript, enabling privacy-preserving smart contracts. You can prove you own funds, meet conditions, or belong to a group - all without exposing your identity or exact values.
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How to escape financial repression with Ergo?
Ergo provides tools for financial sovereignty: self-custody with no third parties, censorship-resistant transactions via PoW, optional privacy with Sigma Protocols, and programmable money without permission. Unlike VC-backed chains, Ergo has no central authority that can freeze funds or comply with sanctions. Your keys, your coins, your freedom.
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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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