How Mist Protocol Works

A step-by-step look at private swaps on Sui

01

The problem with DeFi today

Your Wallet
visible
Observers
Trackers

When you swap on any DEX, everything is public. Your wallet address, the tokens, the amounts - all visible to anyone. Blockchain explorers, analytics firms, and bad actors can track your every move.

02

You deposit SUI into Mist Protocol

Your Wallet
Mist Protocol Pool
Secret Note

Deposit SUI into Mist Protocol's pool. You get a secret deposit note stored only on your device. This note is your key to accessing your funds later - no one else has it.

03

Your swap amount gets encrypted

100 SUI
Your Amount
SEAL
0x7f3...
Encrypted

We use SEAL threshold encryption to hide the amount. On-chain, it appears as random bytes - no one can tell what you're swapping.

04

The swap executes in a secure enclave

0x7f3...
Encrypted
TEE Enclave
Swapped
Output

Our backend runs inside Nautilus TEE - a hardware-isolated environment. Even we cannot see what happens inside. It's like a sealed black box.

05

Tokens arrive at a stealth address

Original
Stealth
USDC
Received

Swapped tokens go to a stealth address - a fresh address just for this transaction. On-chain, there's no visible connection to your original wallet.

06

Claim your tokens anytime

Stealth
Your Key
Any Wallet

Using the keys on your device, claim tokens from your stealth address to any wallet. The link is broken - your swap is private.

Security guarantees

SEAL uses 2-of-3 threshold encryption - no single server can decrypt your data. Nautilus runs in AWS Nitro Enclaves with cryptographic attestation. Your keys never leave your device.

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