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Shade Protocol

Shade Protocol

Privacy-preserving DeFi ecosystem on Secret Network with SILK stablecoin.

Launch Year
2022
Consensus
Tendermint BFT
Max Supply
Uncapped
Block Time
~6 seconds
SHD
SHD
Shade Protocol
Price
24h Change
Market Cap
Volume (24h)
Circulating Supply
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About Shade Protocol

Shade Protocol is a suite of connected privacy-preserving DeFi applications built on Secret Network, leveraging confidential smart contracts to enable financial privacy. The ecosystem centers around SILK, a privacy-preserving stablecoin backed by a basket of assets designed to minimize volatility. Shade includes ShadeSwap (a private DEX), Lend (a private lending protocol), and Bonds (a private bonding mechanism). The SHD governance token enables holders to direct protocol development and earn rewards from protocol fees across the Shade ecosystem.

History

2022
Shade Protocol launches on Secret Network with SILK stablecoin, introducing privacy-preserving DeFi.
2022
SHD governance token distributes to early participants and Secret Network stakeholders.
2022
ShadeSwap launches as a privacy-first AMM on Secret Network, enabling confidential token swaps.
2023
Shade Lend launches, allowing private borrowing against crypto collateral without revealing positions on-chain.
2024
Shade Protocol expands integrations with IBC ecosystem tokens and introduces new collateral types for SILK.

How to Swap SHD

Swapping Shade Protocol (SHD) on SyntheticSwap is simple and requires no registration or KYC. Connect your personal crypto wallet, select SHD as your source or destination asset, enter your receiving wallet address, and confirm the live exchange rate. Once you send SHD to the deposit address provided, SyntheticSwap processes the exchange automatically and delivers the destination asset directly to your wallet. No personal information is collected — fully non-custodial from start to finish.

How to Store SHD

Store SHD in Secret Network-compatible wallets such as Keplr or Fina Wallet. Keplr is the most widely used wallet for Cosmos ecosystem tokens including Secret Network assets.

Frequently Asked Questions