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The best Privacy dApps on Ethereum in 2026
We track 14 Privacy dApps that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 10 of them in full. Our top pick is Railgun. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Railgun
Privacy · Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain +1
Railgun is an on-chain zero-knowledge privacy system for Ethereum and a few EVM networks, with about $113 million in TVL. It has no bridge or custody, but it is infrastructure used through third-party apps, not a standalone product.
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10TVL $107M−1.4% - 2
Zama
Privacy · Ethereum
Zama is an FHE-based confidentiality protocol that keeps token amounts and balances encrypted on public blockchains such as Ethereum. It targets institutions, with live confidential tokens, vaults and swaps, but audit details and fees are not public.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $112M−9.0% - 3
Hinkal
Privacy · Arbitrum, Solana, Ethereum +8
Hinkal is a privacy protocol that lets users and institutions shield wallets and amounts on Ethereum, Solana, Tron and major EVM chains, while keeping a compliance path through viewing keys. It is a multi-product suite with small but growing on-chain usage.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $252K - 4
Tornado Cash
Privacy · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum +5
Tornado Cash is a non-custodial privacy protocol on Ethereum and several other networks that breaks the visible link between sending and receiving addresses. It holds substantial value, but its sanctions history makes legal and practical risk the main thing to weigh.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $774M−0.4% - 5
Session
Privacy · Ethereum
Session is a decentralized messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption and onion routing to limit metadata, with the SESH token used to stake and help secure its node network. It suits privacy-focused users, but staking terms and audits are not published.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 6
Privacy Cash
Privacy · Solana, Base, Ethereum +2
Privacy Cash is a Solana-first app for sending SOL, ETH and USDC privately, with swap and bridge tabs. It is small and young, and its fees and team are not published on the homepage.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL $1.61M−13.2% - 7
Privacy Pools
Privacy · Ethereum
Privacy Pools is an Ethereum privacy protocol from 0xbow that lets users deposit ETH or ERC-20 tokens and later withdraw them to an address with no visible link to the deposit. Its main appeal is privacy paired with a compliance design, and its main caveat is that the fee, audit and team details are not published.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL — - 8
0x0.ai
Privacy · Ethereum
0x0.ai is an Ethereum privacy project built around the Arcane stealth-address wallet and a planned private DEX called Spectre, with revenue shared with 0x0 token holders. It is small and partly unfinished, so treat it as an early-stage product.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $232K−0.9% - 9
Orchid
Privacy · Ethereum
Orchid is a decentralized VPN network on Ethereum where users pay bandwidth providers in the OXT token using probabilistic nanopayments. It is an interesting privacy design, but the token is small, far below its peak, and has lost at least one major exchange listing.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 10
Solanablender
Privacy · Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum
SolanaBlender routes SOL, BTC, or ETH through randomized wallets and returns SOL to a newly generated address. Its privacy claims and operating details are difficult to verify, so users should weigh the financial and compliance risks carefully.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL — - 11
Nocturne
Privacy · Ethereum
Nocturne is an Ethereum protocol for usable onchain privacy, with v1 live on mainnet. Its privacy approach and practical limitations are not explained in detail on the homepage.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $71.3K−1.0% - 12
Typhoon Cash
Privacy · Ethereum
Typhoon Cash is described as an Ethereum protocol for private transactions with yield functionality. Its mechanics, fees, and current interface are unclear, so users should verify the project and its contracts before interacting.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $37.7K+0.9% - 13
Secretworld
Privacy · Ethereum, BNB Chain
Secretworld describes a Web3 privacy ecosystem with NFT domains, a multi-chain wallet, hosting, and an incognito browser. Its current product availability and privacy protections are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 14
Traceva
Privacy · Ethereum
Traceva is described as an Ethereum privacy protocol for identity verification, payments, and secure communication. Its current status and the operation of those features are unclear, so users should treat the project as unverified.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
Privacy dApps on Ethereum: the numbers
- Tracked
- 14
- Reviewed
- 14
- Total TVL
- $995M
- Avg. score
- 6.2/10
The DappsAtlas 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 $252K.
Ranked by TVL, Tornado Cash ($774M), Zama ($112M) and Railgun ($107M) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Railgun ranks first at 7.2/10, ahead of Zama (7.0) and Hinkal (7.0). The 10 rated privacy dApps average 6.2/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on BNB Chain (5), Arbitrum (3) and Polygon (3). All 10 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 1.6%. Privacy Cash dropped the most (−13.2%).
Largest by TVL
- 1
Tornado Cash$774M
- 2
Zama$112M
- 3
Railgun$107M
- 4
Privacy Cash$1.61M
- 5
Hinkal$252K
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5Session6.5
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas 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 $774M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Zama ($112M) and Railgun ($107M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which privacy dApp on Ethereum has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many privacy dApps on Ethereum has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas 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, Privacy Cash the biggest drop (−13.2%). Combined TVL moved −1.6% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for privacy dApps on Ethereum?
The 10 rated privacy dApps on Ethereum average 6.2 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 1 score below 5.