Common Launches Privacy Web App for Multi-Chain Transactions

Common, a privacy-first decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on Aleph Zero’s infrastructure, has officially launched its first privacy web app. This launch is a significant step in the platform's broader ecosystem rollout, aiming to provide users with enhanced transaction privacy across multiple blockchains.

The web app is designed to offer subsecond proving times, allowing users to shield their transaction history and trade privately across various blockchains in a fraction of a second. This feature is performed directly on the user's device, ensuring seamless privacy without the usual waiting periods or technical barriers. The app is compatible with popular wallets such as MetaMask, Ledger, and Rabby, enabling users to start transacting immediately without the need for migration.

Common is a non-custodial and completely decentralized platform built on open-source, audited smart contracts. This allows users to verify the system rather than trust it, adhering to core DeFi principles. Adam Gagol, the co-founder of Aleph Zero and co-creator of the Common Solution, emphasized the importance of privacy in crypto, stating that it should be the default rather than a luxury. He highlighted that Common delivers privacy in a user-friendly manner, without the need for plugins or third-party trust.

The mobile version of the Common app is scheduled to be available at the end of May. This will be the world’s first privacy-preserving mobile app in the crypto space, combining speed with ease of use. The mobile app will offer the same privacy benefits, including support for fiat on-ramps via Banxa and seamless connectivity to decentralized applications (dApps).

Initially, the platform supports Arbitrum and Aleph Zero’s EVM, with plans to expand to additional chains, including Base and Ethereum, in the coming months. This expansion will allow users to protect their on-chain activity without relying on centralized exchanges. The platform currently offers an intuitive interface for Aleph Zero’s Shielder Network, a system of smart contracts, relayers, and zero-knowledge cryptography that enables private transactions across multiple blockchain networks.

This launch marks the beginning of Common’s vision to build a truly private, multichain layer for web3, making privacy accessible and straightforward for all users. The platform’s commitment to enhancing transaction privacy and providing a seamless user experience positions it as a significant player in the DeFi space.