ORE Partners With PrivacyCash to Launch Shielded Pool on Solana

Despite the technical milestone, privacy features remain sensitive from a regulatory perspective. Shielded pools can attract scrutiny due to concerns around illicit finance and sanctions compliance. PrivacyCash states that it incorporates safeguards designed to address global requirements, including OFAC-related considerations, though details remain limited.

In addition, sustained adoption will depend on user trust and liquidity depth. Without sufficient participation, anonymity sets remain small, reducing privacy guarantees. As a result, continued usage and transparent communication around compliance controls will be critical.

Tech and Utility

PrivacyCash operates as a decentralized protocol specializing in zero-knowledge transfers. Since launching in August 2025, it has processed over $150 million in transactions and completed 14 security audits. The protocol already supports assets such as SOL, USDC, USDT, and ZEC, with ORE now added to the list.

ORE integrated the shielded pool directly into its app via a dedicated “Shield” feature, allowing one-click access for ORE, SOL, USDC, and USDT. ORE positions itself as a mineable store-of-value asset optimized for Solana’s throughput, drawing comparisons to Bitcoin’s scarcity model. By adding native privacy, the project aims to strengthen its utility for users seeking confidential value transfers on a high-speed network.

As Solana continues to expand its privacy stack, the ORE–PrivacyCash integration highlights a broader push to balance transparency with user confidentiality across decentralized finance.