Sphere 3.1 - Private Transactions And Full Mode

Private transaction and Private Messaging require that Sphere run in Full Mode.
A complete copy of the blockchain must have been downloaded by Sphere.

• Click the Add Address button in the Wallet Overview.
• Check the Private box.
• Give the new address a Nickname.
• Click Confirm button.

See Figure 1

Notice the Shield icon and the longer address. These indicate a Private address.

See Figure 2

When sending private to private transaction ( z to z) you have the option to include a Private Memo. This is part of the transaction and will be visible by the recipient and in your Transaction History.

See Figure 3

Private transactions take longer than transparent transactions due to the computation of the zk-SNARK encryption.