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Singularity Darkswap, the flagship darkpool DEX built on Singularity’s modular privacy infrastructure, is entering its final phase before mainnet launch in late Q4 2025 - Marking a major milestone for confidential on-chain trading across Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Horizen, and other EVM-compatible chains.

Darkswap, the flagship product from Singularity, is now live on the Horizen Testnet, introducing a new era of bot-proof DeFi trading. By hiding trade details such as assets, volumes, and prices, Darkswap eliminates MEV bots, front-running, and sandwich attacks, ensuring safer and fairer execution for both retail and institutional traders. With zero-knowledge proofs for compliance, no KYC for same-wallet deposits and withdrawals, and Horizen’s scalable privacy-first infrastructure, Darkswap sets a new standard for the future of Confidential DeFi.

How Singularity settles trades inside a 100% dark environment, supporting both full-order execution and flexible handling for partial fills - all without exposing sensitive information.

Explore how Singularity’s Darkpool uses encrypted matching with FHE and MPC to enable private, compliant, and tamper-proof on-chain order execution.

Explore how Multi-Party Computation (MPC) powers Singularity’s darkpool—enabling private, trustless trade execution without data leaks or centralized control.

DarkSwap is the rebranded evolution of the institutional-grade Darkpool—designed for all traders, not just institutions. Built with zero-knowledge proofs and encrypted order matching, DarkSwap offers a sleek, permissionless DEX experience without MEV, slippage, or front-running. As CZ noted, transparency on DEXs can be a liability. DarkSwap fixes that. Already live on testnet with over $3M in volume and 4,000+ users, it’s time to swap in privacy. Join now and earn OG points for trading.

The privacy revolution in crypto is here. With public trading data leading to losses and growing demand for confidential execution, Singularity and Tenxyz are joining forces to redefine privacy on Ethereum. By combining zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) and trusted execution environments (TEE), this partnership brings together deep protocol-level privacy with programmable infrastructure encryption. Singularity enables fully compliant, MEV-free trading with encrypted orders and hidden wallet identities. Tenxyz powers encrypted smart contracts and selective transparency via secure TEEs. Together, they’re making privacy composable, flexible, and ready for real-world use. Stay tuned for upcoming tech integrations and community activations that will make programmable privacy a reality.

Discover how Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) powers private, encrypted trade matching in Singularity’s Darkpool — enabling end-to-end confidential execution.

Explore how Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) power private, verifiable trading in Singularity’s Darkpool — enabling compliance without exposing trade data.

Explore how Singularity’s Compliance Oracle enables institutional DeFi by combining KYC/KYB verification with full on-chain privacy in our Darkpool.

DeFi’s radical transparency was meant to inspire trust—but it opened the door to frontrunning, MEV attacks, and alpha leakage. Singularity’s fully private darkpool offers a secure alternative: enabling institutional-grade trades without revealing strategy or impacting price.

Unveiling Season 2 of our Points Campaign with Anima Protocol and Singularity! Dive into the future of crypto compliance and privacy, backed by Synaps. Mint your Reputation NFT, join on-chain quests, and dominate the crypto space with us. Secure your spot in a community where authenticity and ambition drive every move. Connect now and make your mark!

Synaps and Singularity are excited to announce their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing institutional trust in decentralized finance (DeFi). This collaboration combines Synaps' advanced Know Your Business (KYB) solutions with Singularity's institutional-grade DeFi access layer to streamline the onboarding of corporate partners while adhering to global regulatory standards. Synaps’ comprehensive KYB service will support Singularity in maintaining high compliance standards, allowing for efficient partner verification and onboarding. This partnership enhances Singularity's capacity to provide on-chain commercial confidentiality and compliance, protecting institutional transactions from risks like MEV front-running and sandwich attacks.

Explore the challenges of blockchain transparency in payroll systems and discover how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) provide the essential privacy needed. This post delves into the risks of public payroll data, such as employee privacy violations, pay inequities, increased fraud vulnerability, and regulatory compliance risks. Learn how Singularity's integration of ZKPs can safeguard sensitive payroll information, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain trust in the burgeoning era of blockchain-based payroll systems

SeaSeed Network has announced a partnership with Singularity, a privacy-focused compliance protocol backed by leading investors like Gumi Cryptos Capital and Nomura's Laser Digital. This collaboration enhances SeaSeed’s ecosystem by integrating Singularity’s Cross-Chain Compliance Oracle (CCO) and Darkpool, which enable streamlined KYC/KYB verification and secure, on-chain privacy for DeFi users. This partnership enables private transactions, staking, and liquidity provision for institutional participants in the real-world asset (RWA) space, allowing users to securely and anonymously interact across multiple blockchain ecosystems. SeaSeed Network reinforces its commitment to privacy, security, and compliance in DeFi with this strategic alliance.

At Singularity, security is our top priority. Drawing on our team's experience in traditional finance (TradFi) and institutional settings, we understand the importance of mitigating smart contract risks. To protect our users, we’ve implemented robust security measures, including comprehensive technical audits by Zellic and Three Sigma, real-time on-chain monitoring through Cube3AI, and a dead-man switch to halt suspicious activities. Our unique Notes Management Tool simplifies the handling of UTXO-based Private Notes, ensuring secure withdrawals. In this blog, we dive deep into these security protocols, highlighting how they safeguard your assets and enhance user experience on our platform. Learn more about our commitment to security and our ongoing efforts to optimize and improve our protective measures.

Singularity has teamed up with Toros.finance to launch a new incentivized vault, allowing users to deposit ETH and sgETH and earn yield through liquidity provision on Uniswap V3 (Arbitrum). Participants can earn Singularity points with a 2x multiplier for LP contributions, creating an attractive opportunity for users to maximize their returns while maintaining compliance and confidentiality in DeFi. Learn more about the Singularity reward points program and participate today.

Singularity has integrated with Sablier to introduce the first-ever confidential token vesting streaming solution in the DeFi industry. This partnership ensures complete confidentiality and compliance for token holders, transforming how projects manage their vesting streams. The integration allows projects to maintain the confidentiality of vesting schedules and token holder identities, enhancing security and commercial confidentiality. This advancement supports Sablier's extensive user base, securing over $250M in Total Value Locked (TVL) and promoting greater trust and adoption in the digital assets economy.

Singularity, a pioneer in non-custodial, compliant confidential DeFi infrastructure, announces a strategic partnership with Quantlytica, a leading innovator in automated digital asset trading strategies. This collaboration introduces a new vault accepting ETH deposits, allowing participants to passively earn double the points from both Singularity and Quantlytica. Users can easily participate by depositing ETH into the specialized vault on Quantlytica. Participants will earn Singularity points with a 2x multiplier and Quantlytica points. Additionally, Singularity plans to enhance utility and liquidity options for sgETH, the wrapped version of staked ETH. Deposit in the vault now to start earning rewards.

Discover how Singularity enables confidential and compliant access to DeFi by integrating with on-chain liquidity pools like Uniswap. Learn about our innovative protocol that provides users with Private Notes, ensuring their wallet addresses remain hidden on explorers. Understand the importance of UTXO notes for asset claims within Singularity and explore our user-friendly Google Chrome extension, the Notes Management Tool, designed to streamline UTXO-based note management. Ensure your blockchain transactions are secure, accurate, and efficient with our cutting-edge solution.

Singularity, a non-custodial, compliant confidential DeFi protocol, has integrated with Rocket Pool to support rETH holders. Backed by Gumi Cryptos Capital and Nomura’s Laser Digital, Singularity allows users to deposit, lock, and mint a wrapped version of rETH called sgrETH. This integration provides rETH holders with increased liquidity, additional rewards, and the opportunity to participate in Singularity’s reward points campaign. Learn how to maximize your returns and enhance wallet confidentiality with Singularity's innovative DeFi solutions. Visit Singularity's GitBook for a detailed participation guide.

Singularity is launching a new initiative called Compliant Staking, designed to boost Total Value Locked (TVL) in their protocol. This initiative rewards users who participate by completing KYC/KYB, depositing and locking ERC20 tokens, and minting wrapped tokens (sgTokens). Users can acquire sgTokens either directly through Singularity by passing compliance checks or by purchasing them on decentralized exchanges. The initiative aims to enhance protocol obfuscation and reward user participation. Additionally, Singularity has partnered with zkMe for extra rewards in their staking campaign, starting on July 17th.

After weeks of testing on closed mainnet, Singularity has officially deployed on the Ethereum Mainnet and Arbitrum. This significant milestone brings unparalleled compliant access to DeFi, expanding our arsenal of available pools, dApps, and other resources on these chains. On Ethereum, users gain access to permissionless pools and a diverse array of dApps, enhancing their DeFi activities. On Arbitrum, users benefit from lower fees and faster transactions, improving the overall user experience. These deployments mark just the beginning of our roadmap, with more chains and enhanced tooling on the horizon. Stay tuned for future updates as we continue to grow the Singularity ecosystem.

Singularity and Quadrata have formed a strategic partnership to enhance on-chain confidentiality and compliance in the DeFi space. Singularity, known for its confidential DeFi infrastructure, will integrate Quadrata’s KYB/KYC solutions, allowing Quadrata’s 200+ institutions access to Singularity’s confidential on-chain services. This collaboration aims to create a compliant and secure environment for institutional DeFi participation on the Arbitrum blockchain.

Singularity is pioneering the adoption of Aztec's Noir, a new zk programming language, as part of its commitment to enhance privacy and scalability in the blockchain space. Led by our expert ZK Engineer, Loong Wang, Singularity is leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Noir and the PLONK proving system to push forward our privacy-centric DeFi protocol. This article delves into the basics of ZK proofs, the role of cryptographic tools like Circom, and our strategic decision to integrate Noir for its expressive, developer-friendly capabilities. Join us as we explore how these advancements contribute to our mission of secure and efficient growth in the blockchain ecosystem.

Discover the strategic partnership between Singularity and zkMe, revolutionizing DeFi security with confidential platforms and on-chain identity solutions. Learn how their collaboration enhances user access and compliance.

Explore DeFi Confidentially with Singularity: Ensuring Privacy in Token Vesting Singularity revolutionizes the DeFi landscape by providing a confidential gateway to interact with leading DeFi protocols, ensuring seamless access to liquidity without compromising privacy. This article delves into the critical issue of public token vesting periods and how Singularity’s protocol offers a unique solution to mitigate the associated risks. Token Generation Events (TGEs) often lead to publicly visible investments and transactions, putting a spotlight on investors' activities and creating market volatility. Singularity addresses this concern by obfuscating the vesting process, allowing investors to manage their tokens without triggering speculative market reactions. By using the Singularity smart contract, token holders can confidentially claim their allocations during the vesting period, maintaining the secrecy of their investment moves. The ability to conduct transactions anonymously through Singularity not only stabilizes the market during crucial transition phases but also protects the privacy of investment strategies. This strategic approach promises to enhance compliance, privacy, and market stability, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of DeFi.

As a reminder, Singularity is your gateway to the DeFi ecosystem confidentially. We’ve integrated with top DeFi protocols, allowing you to tap into existing liquidity seamlessly while maintaining confidentiality.

We proudly announce our strategic rebranding to Singularity. This rebrand is not merely a change of name; it represents our emphasis on serving the institutional market, offering state-of-the-art capabilities for our users to engage in DeFi while ensuring their commercial confidentiality.

Notable participation from investors such as Nomura’s digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital, Eureka Partners, and previous round investors including Apollo Crypto, Digital Asset Capital Management, and Gandel Invest, underscores top-tier institutional and Venture Capital firms’ confidence in Singularity’s vision

On-chain actions that are commonly utilized in permissionless DeFi pools, why some elect to make this confidential, and how we make it confidential.