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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using Dogenado.

General​

What is Dogenado?​

Dogenado is a privacy protocol on DogeOS that allows you to deposit tokens and withdraw them to a different address, breaking the on-chain link between the two addresses using zero-knowledge proofs.

Is Dogenado a mixer?​

Technically, Dogenado uses "anonymity pools" rather than traditional mixing. Funds are never actually mixed together - instead, cryptographic proofs allow withdrawal without revealing which deposit you're claiming.

Is my money safe?​

Dogenado is non-custodial. Your funds are controlled by your secret note. As long as you keep your note secure, only you can withdraw your funds.

What happens if I lose my note?​

Your funds are permanently lost. There is no recovery mechanism. Always store your notes securely in multiple locations.

Deposits​

How do I deposit?​

  1. Connect your wallet
  2. Select token and amount
  3. Approve token spending (first time only)
  4. Confirm deposit transaction
  5. Save your secret note

Why do I need to approve first?​

ERC-20 tokens require approval before a contract can spend them. This is a one-time action per token.

How long until my deposit is confirmed?​

Typically 10-30 seconds on DogeOS, depending on network conditions.

Can I deposit any amount?​

No. Dogenado uses fixed-denomination pools (e.g., 1, 10, 100, 1000 USDC). This standardization is essential for privacy.

Withdrawals​

How do I withdraw?​

  1. Paste your secret note
  2. Enter recipient address
  3. Choose withdrawal timing
  4. Confirm and wait for proof generation (30-60 seconds)
  5. Receive funds at recipient address

Why does proof generation take so long?​

Zero-knowledge proofs require complex mathematical computations. The 30-60 second wait happens in your browser and ensures your privacy is cryptographically protected.

Do I need to connect a wallet to withdraw?​

No! Withdrawal transactions are processed without requiring wallet connection, maximizing your privacy.

Can I withdraw to any address?​

Yes. You can withdraw to any valid DogeOS address.

What is the 0.5% fee?​

A service fee that covers:

  • Gas costs for transaction processing
  • Infrastructure maintenance
  • Protocol development

Privacy​

How private is Dogenado?​

Cryptographically, it's impossible to link your deposit to your withdrawal on-chain. However, privacy also depends on your operational security (see Tips for Anonymity).

Can anyone see my transactions?​

People can see:

  • That a deposit was made (amount, time, depositor address)
  • That a withdrawal was made (amount, time, recipient address)

They cannot see:

  • Which deposit corresponds to which withdrawal

Should I use a VPN?​

For maximum privacy, yes. Your IP address could potentially be logged by RPC providers or the website.

How long should I wait before withdrawing?​

The longer you wait, the more deposits accumulate in the pool, increasing your anonymity set. We recommend waiting at least a few hours, ideally days.

Technical​

What blockchain does Dogenado use?​

DogeOS (Dogecoin Layer 2).

What are zkSNARKs?​

Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge - a cryptographic method to prove something is true without revealing the underlying information.

Is the code open source?​

Yes. All smart contracts and frontend code are open source and available on GitHub.

Has Dogenado been audited?​

[Update this based on audit status]

What is a Merkle tree?​

A data structure that efficiently stores commitments and allows proof of membership. Dogenado uses a Merkle tree with 20 levels, supporting up to 1,048,576 deposits per pool.

Troubleshooting​

My deposit isn't showing up​

  1. Check the transaction on the block explorer
  2. Ensure you're looking at the correct pool
  3. Wait for network confirmation
  4. Refresh the page

Withdrawal is stuck on "Generating proof"​

  1. Ensure JavaScript is enabled
  2. Try a different browser (Chrome recommended)
  3. Refresh and try again
  4. Check console for errors

"Note already spent" error​

This note has already been used for a withdrawal. Each note can only be used once.

"Invalid note format" error​

Ensure you copied the complete note including the dogenado- prefix and the entire hex string.

Transaction failed​

  1. Check your gas balance
  2. Verify the pool still has the funds
  3. Try again with higher gas

Safety​

Privacy is a fundamental right. However, regulations vary by jurisdiction. Users are responsible for understanding and complying with local laws.

Could my funds be stolen?​

The only way to withdraw funds is with the secret note. If you keep your note secure and the smart contracts are bug-free, your funds are safe.

What if the website goes down?​

The smart contracts are deployed on DogeOS and are immutable. Even if the website disappears, funds can be recovered by interacting directly with the contracts using your secret note.

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