Namada Privacy Best Practices

2. Bridging Assets

• Use a dedicated transparent address only for incoming bridges.
• Immediately shield assets after bridging in.
• Minimize bridging out of Namada when possible.

3. MASP (Multi-Asset Shielded Pool)

• Keep all assets inside the MASP by default.
• Treat your MASP balance as your primary private wallet.

4. View Keys

• Share viewing keys only with parties you fully trust.
• Never publish or post viewing keys publicly.

5. Transaction Hygiene

• Randomize timing and amounts between transactions.
• Batch multiple transactions when possible.
• Avoid sending round or highly identifiable amounts.

6. Operational Security

• Always use a VPN (ideally Tor) when interacting with wallets or dApps.
• Never share screenshots containing addresses or balances.
• Use separate wallets for different activities (trading, donations, personal use).

Extended Privacy Checklist

1. Always shield first - move assets into MASP before transacting.
2. Rotate shielded addresses regularly for different use cases.
3. Withdraw directly to shielded addresses from exchanges when possible.
4. Vary transaction timing to break identifiable patterns.
5. Use hardware wallets for larger holdings.
6. Keep software updated - always run the latest Namada client.
7. Secure your device with strong encryption and password managers.
8. Be extremely cautious about metadata leaks in chats or public logs.

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Last updated: March 2026