Windows
VERSIONv4.2.7
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Your perspective on a decentralised network
Shared privacy.
Your desktop.
Explore shared privacy. Choose your tools. Keep each decision yours as you navigate the Namada network.
The Namada network / Unified shielded set
Different assets.
Shared privacy.
One Multi-Asset Shielded Pool. A network built around the choice of what you share.
ORIGINAL NAMADA SYMBOLS
A SHARED SHIELDED WORLD
A SHARED SHIELDED WORLD
THREE ENVIRONMENTS. YOUR PERSPECTIVE.
Make room
on your desktop.
Choose your platform.
Keep the bigger picture in view.
macOS
VERSIONv4.2.3
NAMADA WALLET / DESKTOP
Linux
VERSIONv4.1.9
NAMADA WALLET / DESKTOP
Financial data protection
A CHOICE WORTH PRESERVINGYour financial life.
More than public data.
A payment is a number.
Its history can tell
a much bigger story.))
Its history can tell
a much bigger story.
An address can reveal more than a balance: who you interact with, when you act and how transactions connect. Financial data protection gives those relationships a different starting point.
Namada is a decentralised proof-of-stake network built around a shared shielded set. It uses zero-knowledge proofs to validate shielded activity while protecting transaction details within that set.
The choice is contextual. Transparent activity remains part of the network, and information shared with an application or on another chain still matters. Understanding the whole journey is part of deciding what to share.
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CHOICEUnderstand transparent and shielded activity.
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SHARED PROTOCOLValidators agree on state; governance shapes parameters.
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INDEPENDENT TOOLSChoose an interface and understand who signs.
NAMADA NETWORK / UNIFIED SHIELDED SET
Many origins.
One shared world.
Different assets can contribute to a common shielded environment. Explore the context before, within and beyond the set.
THE SHIELDED MULTICHAINNETWORK CONCEPT / NO TRANSACTION
Different origins.
Asset identity, denomination and route matter before an asset enters the shared set.
NAMADA NETWORKNAM / NATIVE TOKEN
ATOMSource contextEXPLORE THE CONTEXT
Cosmos Hub · ATOM — verify the asset denomination and IBC route.
IDENTITIES REMAIN DISTINCT. THE SET IS SHARED.READ THE CONTEXT
Shielding moves an asset from transparent activity into Namada’s common shielded set.
A common set allows different assets to contribute to shared privacy, rather than organising protection solely around one token. Shielding is the step into that set; unshielding returns assets to transparent activity.
Zero-knowledge proofs let the protocol check shielded activity while protecting transaction details within the set. The asset identities remain distinct; a shared set does not turn different assets into the same token.
Explore Namada’s network architecture through the source asset, shielded set and destination. Choose a route supported by the network, interface and signing tool you use.
Assets & network identity
The asset matters.
So does its route.
A familiar ticker is a starting point. The originating network, IBC channel and asset denomination tell you what you are actually moving.
NETWORK / ASSET CONTEXTROLE IN THE JOURNEY
Namada
NAM / Native network tokenNAM participates in staking and governance, and is used for network fees.
Cosmos Hub
ATOM / IBC ecosystemA native asset of Cosmos Hub; identify the route into Namada before transferring.
Osmosis
OSMO / IBC ecosystemAn asset and a network are separate choices. Match the destination and channel to your intent.
Celestia
TIA / IBC ecosystemVerify the denomination shown by the interface, including its cross-chain context.
Explore these IBC ecosystem assets through their originating networks, denominations and channels. Route selection and shielding-reward eligibility follow the network’s own rules.
IBC interoperability
Across chains.
With the context intact.
IBC is the communication protocol connecting Namada with IBC-enabled chains. A cross-chain transfer needs the right asset, source, destination and channel; a network name alone does not define the route.
ORIGINSource chainAsset & denomination
CONNECTIONIBC
Route & channel
DESTINATIONNamadaTransparent or shielded context
IBC connectivity does not make every path equivalent. The interface must support the intended action, and transparent endpoints can reveal information on either side of a shielded journey.
Before a transfer
Read both networks, the asset denomination, fees and the address displayed by your signing tool.
NAMADA / NETWORK PARTICIPATION
Privacy grows
through participation.
through participation.
Shielding rewards & participation
A shared set.
A reason to contribute.
Shielding rewards recognise eligible assets held in Namada’s shielded set. Rewards are paid in NAM according to protocol parameters.
Governance determines which assets are incentivised and their reward rates. The asset amount and time spent in the set affect rewards. Follow current eligibility and protocol parameters when evaluating participation.
- Shielding
- Eligible assets contribute to the shielded set and can earn NAM.
- Staking
- NAM holders can delegate to validators to participate in proof of stake, with its own risks and requirements.
- Governance
- Participants can take part in decisions about protocol changes and parameters.
On the Namada network, shielding, staking and governance each have their own role. Choose the interface and signing tool for the action you intend.
Shielded Actions
Protection is a journey.
Not just a destination.
A shielded environment connects to a wider, often transparent world. Think about what is visible before, within and after each action.
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Where the asset
comes from.
A source-chain transaction can expose an address, amount and timing. Moving into a shielded set does not erase records already published elsewhere.
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A different
transaction context.
Namada uses zero-knowledge proofs for shielded activity. The shared set is the network’s foundation for financial data protection.
What the destination
can reveal.
An unshielding destination or another application can expose new information. Consider those connections before authorising a request.
WHAT IS DOCUMENTED
Namada’s documented Shielded Actions cover cross-chain transfers. Follow the asset from its source, through the shielded set and into the destination context.
Review transaction contextThe tools around the protocol
An interface shows.
A signer authorises.
You decide.
The network, the application and the signing tool have distinct responsibilities. Knowing the difference makes each connection easier to evaluate.
KEY MANAGEMENT / BROWSER EXTENSION
Namada Keychain
Creates accounts, manages keys and signs Namada transactions. An application can request a signature; the signing tool is where that request deserves your attention.
COMMUNITY INTERFACE / NETWORK ACTIONS
Namadillo
Presents actions such as shielding, staking and governance. Community operators host interfaces independently, so checking the host belongs in your routine.
Choose the interface for the action and the signing tool for authorisation. Keychain and Namadillo serve distinct roles within Namada’s decentralised ecosystem.
Compare ecosystem responsibilities
From this page to your desktop
A little more room.
A clearer next step.
Choose your environment, understand your tools and keep guidance close. Namada Wallet brings platform selection, an application launch check and local knowledge into one desktop journey.
Choose the right environment.
Windows, macOS and Linux versions sit together above. Match the operating system and check the application publisher and package instructions before installing software.
Choose your platformOpen your installed application.
Launch App checks for an application connection while you stay on this page. If it cannot open the application, retry or return to platform selection. You can also open installed software directly from your desktop.
Give the request your attention.
Identify the interface, network and signer. Read the requested permissions before connecting; review the transaction separately before approving it. Local guidance can be read without connecting an account.
Read the preparation guide
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Make every approval intentional
The details are
part of the decision.
Good transaction habits are practical, repeatable and worth keeping. Start with the information in front of you.
- Match the intention. Compare the full destination, asset, amount, network and fees.
- Read the permissions. An application connection and a transaction approval are separate decisions.
- Protect recovery information. Never enter recovery phrases or private keys into websites or support messages.
- Check the source. Verify the application host and publisher, and pause at unexpected prompts.
A few useful distinctions
Clearer before
you continue.
Does shielding make the entire journey private?
No. Source and destination chains, transparent actions, application behaviour and information shared outside the protocol can expose details. Consider the full route, not only the time an asset spends in the shielded set.
Is shielding the same as staking?
Shielding moves assets into the shared shielded set. Staking NAM participates in the network’s proof-of-stake system. Shielding rewards and staking rewards have separate rules, risks and eligibility.
How do the ecosystem tools work together?
The protocol defines network rules, interfaces present actions and signing tools manage authorisation. Explore each product’s role and use its own instructions for the workflow you choose.
Can I use the guidance without an account?
Yes. Read the guides, search topics and use the help panel directly in your browser. Help topics are matched locally, with your account kept separate.
Your next step / Namada Wallet
Make it
your desktop.
Windows, macOS or Linux.
Choose your platform. Keep the bigger picture in view.