Best of · Ethereum · Updated Nov 8, 2026

The best Privacy dApps on Ethereum in 2026

We track 14 Privacy dApps that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 8 of them in full. Our top pick is Hinkal. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

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Hinkal
Privacy · Arbitrum, Solana, Ethereum +8
Hinkal is a multichain privacy protocol with apps for private transfers, swaps and DeFi. Its costs, audit details and the limits of its privacy protections need checking before you move funds.
Read the Hinkal review Visit Hinkal(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
TVL $246K+83.5%
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Zama
Privacy · Ethereum
Zama brings encrypted balances and transfers to public blockchains through FHE. Its app offers confidential tokens, vaults and swaps, but check contract security, fees and the exact privacy limits before you deposit.
Read the Zama review Visit Zama(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.6 out of 10
TVL $109M−10.7%
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Orchid
Privacy · Ethereum
Orchid is a decentralized, pay-as-you-go VPN marketplace built around nanopayments and Ethereum’s OXT token. Its usage costs, account custody and security assurances need checking before you fund it.
Read the Orchid review Visit Orchid(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL —
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Privacy Pools
Privacy · Ethereum
Privacy Pools is 0xbow’s privacy protocol, designed to screen deposits and let users make private transactions. Its v2 adds transfers, payment requests, yield and swaps, but fees and key security details are not published.
Read the Privacy Pools review Visit Privacy Pools(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL —
5
Privacy Cash
Privacy · Solana, Base, Ethereum +2
Privacy Cash advertises private SOL, ETH and USDC transfers, with swap and bridge options. Its privacy method, fees and custody model are not clear, so check the details before connecting a wallet.
Read the Privacy Cash review Visit Privacy Cash(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10
TVL $1.63M−7.2%
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0x0.ai
Privacy · Ethereum
0x0.ai is an Ethereum privacy project with a wallet built around stealth addresses, while its Spectre DEX is still marked as coming soon. Try it only if you are comfortable with major gaps in published fee, custody and security details.
Read the 0x0.ai review Visit 0x0.ai(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10
TVL $233K−1.4%
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Tornado Cash
Privacy · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum +5
Tornado Cash is a non-custodial protocol designed to make on-chain transactions harder to link. Its privacy comes with substantial legal and smart-contract risks, and its fees and current legal status need checking before use.
Read the Tornado Cash review Visit Tornado Cash(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.5 out of 10
TVL $775M−0.0%
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Solanablender
Privacy · Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum
SolanaBlender describes a privacy-routing service that turns SOL, BTC or ETH deposits into SOL sent to a new wallet. Its fees, custody arrangements and independent security checks are not clear enough to treat its privacy claims as verified.
Read the Solanablender review Visit Solanablender(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.2 out of 10
TVL —
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Railgun
Privacy · Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain +1
Railgun is an on-chain privacy system for DeFi transactions and interactions. Its purpose is clear, but key details about costs, custody and safe setup are not established.
Read the Railgun review Visit Railgun(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $108M−2.2%
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Nocturne
Privacy · Ethereum
Nocturne is a privacy project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Nocturne review Visit Nocturne(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $71.7K−1.6%
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Typhoon Cash
Privacy · Ethereum
Typhoon Cash is a privacy project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Typhoon Cash review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $37.9K−1.0%
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Session
Privacy · Ethereum
Session Token (SESH) supports premium features and staking for the Session encrypted messenger. Fees and key trust details are not published, so there isn’t enough information for a full assessment.
Read the Session review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL —
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Secretworld
Privacy · Ethereum, BNB Chain
Secretworld is a privacy project on Ethereum and Bnb Chain. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Secretworld review Visit Secretworld(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL —
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Traceva
Privacy · Ethereum
Traceva is a privacy project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Traceva review Visit Traceva(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL —

Privacy dApps on Ethereum: the numbers

Tracked: 14
Reviewed: 14
Total TVL: $995M
Avg. score: 4.6/10

The SkyBitcoins index lists 14 privacy dApps on Ethereum. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 8 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $995M, counting value on every chain they support. Tornado Cash dominates, with 78% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median privacy dApp holds $246K.

Ranked by TVL, Tornado Cash ($775M), Zama ($109M) and Railgun ($108M) lead the field. On SkyBitcoins scores, Hinkal ranks first at 6.2/10, ahead of Zama (5.6) and Orchid (5.0). The 8 rated privacy dApps average 4.6/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on BNB Chain (5), Arbitrum (3) and Solana (3). All 10 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 1.6%. Zama dropped the most (−10.7%).

Largest by TVL

1Tornado Cash$775M
2Zama$109M
3Railgun$108M
4Privacy Cash$1.63M
5Hinkal$246K

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How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest privacy dApp on Ethereum by TVL?

Tornado Cash is the largest privacy dApp on Ethereum by total value locked, with $775M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Zama ($109M) and Railgun ($108M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which privacy dApp on Ethereum has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Hinkal has the highest score at 6.2/10, ahead of Zama (5.6) and Orchid (5.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many privacy dApps on Ethereum has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 14 privacy dApps on Ethereum. Of these, 14 have a full review and 8 report value locked, $995M in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which privacy dApps on Ethereum grew the most this week?

Among privacy dApps with at least $1M locked, Zama the biggest drop (−10.7%). Combined TVL moved −1.6% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for privacy dApps on Ethereum?

The 8 rated privacy dApps on Ethereum average 4.6 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.

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