Privacy protocol @NullMaskio has extended support to the high-performance @Monad blockchain, giving users on $MON a way to keep sending, withdrawing and depositing activity private.

The expansion means users of the network can use Monad's speed while keeping transaction details confidential. The move could widen the range of applications available in Monad's ecosystem, particularly for users and developers who need privacy on a public ledger.

What Nullmask Does

Nullmask describes itself as a zero-knowledge (ZK) privacy protocol for any wallet, blockchain or token. According to IQ.wiki, the protocol lets users make transactions on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains private by shielding assets into a pool, without leaving an on-chain link between deposits and withdrawals. The same source says it was introduced in March 2026 and was designed by cryptographer Tomas Krnak.

A key design feature is that it works with wallets people already use. The project's own site says users do not need new seed phrases or new accounts. Nullmask's technical overview also says it uses a UTXO model, similar to Bitcoin, rather than Ethereum's account model.

The protocol includes compliance controls. In an October 2026 press release hosted by The Block, Nullmask said every deposit waits as pending until it is approved, and that verified law enforcement requests are acknowledged within 72 hours. The Block noted 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.

Why Monad Is a Natural Fit

Monad is an independent Layer 1 blockchain that supports the EVM. Ledger's academy guide says Ethereum smart contracts run on Monad without modification, and that the network targets roughly 10,000 transactions per second. Because Nullmask is built for EVM chains, Monad's bytecode compatibility with Ethereum is relevant to the integration.

Monad's mainnet launched on 24 November 2025, according to Atomic Wallet's explainer, which also notes that throughput figures remain performance targets that will be tested under production conditions.

Privacy tools remain a closely watched area of 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, though adoption and usage on the network will determine how significant the integration proves to be.

Sources

IQ.wiki: Nullmask overview
The Block: Nullmask private volume press release
Ledger Academy: Guide to Monad blockchain