what's Hinkal Protocol?
Hinkal Protocol is a multi-chain privacy layer designed to provide users with confidential transactions and asset management on blockchain networks. It enables self-custodial wallets that hide sensitive on-chain data, such as wallet addresses and transaction details, while allowing seamless interactions with decentralized applications (dApps). Built with institutional-grade security, it supports major chains including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Base, ensuring users maintain full control over their assets without compromising functionality. The protocol leverages zero-knowledge proofs and reusable attestations to facilitate private swaps, farming, and transfers of any token. This addresses key privacy concerns in DeFi, such as protection from MEV attacks, copytrading, and public exposure of holdings. Hinkal's invisible wallet acts as a composable layer, integrating with existing ecosystems to make on-chain activity pseudonymous, similar to traditional private banking. By incorporating KYC(B) verifications through partners like zkMe and Coinbase, Hinkal prevents illicit use while preserving user privacy. It empowers both retail and institutional users to onboard securely, fostering broader adoption of blockchain technology without the risks associated with transparent ledgers.
Hinkal Pay launched on Base, enabling private transactions with confidential sender, recipient, and amounts.
Launched Hinkal Pay on Base, enabling end-to-end confidential payments with private sender, recipient, and amounts.
Integrated with Base, Arc, and Arbitrum in February 2026, powered by LiFi Protocol for universal privacy.
Integrated with Hexagate for real-time risk detection and security monitoring within the wallet to identify suspicious wallet behavior and mitigate risks before transactions.
Featured as a privacy wallet in Ethereum privacy ecosystem mapping by web3privacy, reposted by Ethereum Foundation.
Integrated with Pendle to provide privacy features for Pendle markets.
Integrated with ether.fi Cash to enable private funding of the spending product, breaking the on-chain link between users' personal wallets and their spending vaults.
Offers capability to privately fund Cash cards and cash accounts. (ID: 1999516153140347167)
Launches confidential payments on Polygon blockchain.
Enabled confidential ETH and stablecoin payments on Arbitrum, featured by PinkBrains_io.
Launches with Tor-level network privacy and native private bridging capabilities.
Private wallet launches rewards program with points earned from holding assets, making private transactions, and referring friends (20% bonus), plus Mystery Boxes feature with instant prizes up to $1,000.
The privacy wallet completes beta testing and opens to public access for all users.
Odos integration powers private swaps in the privacy wallet with optimized cross-chain routes.
Wallet product progresses to Open Beta Phase 3 after private beta community testing and improvements.
Wallet product launches early access program with Chrome Web Store availability.
Fixed-rate earning product Blue Sheets debuts, supporting USDC/ETH deposits with partner points system through Superform integration.
New yield farming opportunity launches offering 4.75% ETH returns with hETH token and additional point rewards, integrated with multiple DeFi protocols.
Community token sale live until May 1 with VC-round terms; project reports $250M+ trading volume in 2024.
Launched Hinkal Pay on Solana, enabling ZK-powered payment privacy; launched Hinkal Wallet supporting EVM networks; raised $5.7M from Binance, Draper.
Community sale launches with 5 pricing tiers starting at $0.01, featuring 6-month lock followed by 6-month gradual unlock period.
Public presale runs through May 1st for privacy wallet protocol token.
Active token pre-sale ends May 1st at $0.01 with 12-month vesting period; backed by Draper Associates with $250M+ protocol volume.
Pre-sale launches with 5 pricing tiers ($0.01-$0.0244); protocol reports $250M volume and secured $5.7M institutional funding in 2023.
Presale launches this week for Binance MVB-incubated protocol that raised $5.7M from Silicon Valley investors.
Stanford and Binance-incubated wallet infrastructure project opens KYC-gated pre-sale following $5.7M raise.
Privacy infrastructure protocol raises $5.7M with Stanford/Binance backing; opens final pre-TGE round at VC valuation with 12-month vesting.
Token pre-sale is live until May 1st for privacy-focused protocol backed by Stanford and Binance MVB.
Community token sale launches at $0.01 per token with $50 minimum investment and KYC requirement. Project shows $250M+ volume and Binance/Draper backing.
ZK-based protocol launching airdrop campaign. Raised $5.5M in funding rounds and $250M in secured funds.