The first version of Common Extension v1 is now live on the Aleph Zero EVM Mainnet, offering users a new, simple way to shield and send AZERO tokens privately directly from their browser.

Key features available in v1:

• Private account: Create private, shielded account on Aleph Zero EVM Mainnet;

• Token shielding: secure your AZERO tokens in privacy pools (sub-second ZK proof generations) and your transactions and balances will remain protected;

• Private-to-public sending: The sender remains private—what is visible on-chain is the amount transferred and the receiver account (private-to-private transactions will be available with subsequent iterations);

• Sidepanel interface: Browse the web while keeping the extension open (in coming releases, you’ll be able to enjoy an enhanced UX with dApp connections).

This first release is a safemode rollout with shielding limits of 100 AZERO, which will be lifted once the external audit is concluded and the anonymity revoking function is activated.

Next Steps

Planned updates include support for private-to-private transfers, dApp connections, and removal of shielding limits following the completion of an external security audit.

Start testing the extension today: Add Common Extension V1 to Chrome.

Have feedback? Contribute to development by sharing your thoughts at https://feedback.common.fi/en.