The privacy protocol Nullmask has extended support to Monad, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain. Users on Monad can now send, withdraw and deposit assets while keeping those actions private. The integration pairs Monad’s high-throughput design with a shielded transaction option, which may appeal to users who want confidentiality on a public ledger.
What Nullmask does
Nullmask presents itself as a zero-knowledge privacy protocol for wallets, blockchains and tokens. It works by shielding assets into a pool and removing the on-chain link between deposits and withdrawals, according to IQ.wiki. The protocol was introduced in March 2026 and was designed by cryptographer Tomas Krnak.
A practical point is that Nullmask says users do not need new seed phrases or new accounts. It is meant to work with wallets people already use. The technical overview also says the protocol uses a UTXO model, similar to Bitcoin, instead of Ethereum’s account model.
Why Monad fits
Monad is an independent Layer 1 that supports the EVM. Ledger’s academy guide says Ethereum smart contracts can run on Monad without modification. The network targets roughly 10,000 transactions per second, though those figures are performance targets that still need testing under production conditions. Monad’s mainnet launched on 24 November 2025, according to Atomic Wallet’s explainer.
Because Nullmask is built for EVM chains, Monad’s compatibility with Ethereum bytecode is relevant to the integration. In simple terms, the same general contract environment can support the privacy protocol, while Monad’s speed may make shielded transactions feel more usable for everyday activity. That is the theory, at least. Adoption will decide how much the integration matters in practice.
Compliance and market context
Nullmask includes compliance controls. In an October 2026 press release hosted by The Block, the project said every deposit waits as pending until it is approved. It also said verified law enforcement requests are acknowledged within 72 hours. The Block noted that it does not necessarily endorse statements in the release.
The same release said Nullmask had processed more than $50 million in private volume since 1 October and was live on Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain. Those claims are company statements, not independent audits.
Privacy tools remain closely watched in crypto because public blockchains expose payments, balances and counterparties to anyone with an address. Adding a shielded option to a fast EVM chain gives Monad users an alternative to fully transparent transactions. Still, usage on the network will determine whether the support becomes a meaningful feature or a niche add-on.
