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How to Deposit

Depositing tokens into Dogenado is the first step to achieving transaction privacy.

Before You Start​

Ensure you have:

  • Connected wallet on DogeOS
  • Sufficient token balance for deposit
  • Small amount of DOGE for gas fees

Step-by-Step Guide​

1. Select Token​

In the Deposit section, use the dropdown to select your token.

Supported tokens:

  • USDC - USD Coin
  • USDT - Tether
  • USD1 - USD1 Stablecoin
  • WDOGE - Wrapped DOGE
  • WETH - Wrapped Ether
  • LBTC - Wrapped Bitcoin

2. Select Pool Amount​

Choose a pool denomination. Larger pools often have better anonymity sets:

TokenAvailable Pools
USDC1, 10, 100, 1000
USDT1, 10, 100, 1000
USD11, 10, 100, 1000
WDOGE100, 1,000, 10,000, 100,000
WETH0.01, 0.1, 1, 10
LBTC0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1

3. Approve Token Spending​

If this is your first deposit of this token, you'll need to approve the contract to spend your tokens:

  1. Click "Approve"
  2. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
  3. Wait for confirmation
tip

You only need to approve once per token. Future deposits will skip this step.

4. Complete Deposit​

  1. Click "Deposit"
  2. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
  3. Wait for confirmation (usually 10-30 seconds)

5. Save Your Note​

After the deposit confirms, you'll receive a secret note:

dogenado-usdc100-1-0xabc123...xyz789
CRITICAL - SAVE YOUR NOTE

This note is the ONLY way to withdraw your funds.

  • Copy it immediately
  • Store it securely (password manager, encrypted file)
  • Never share it with anyone
  • If lost, funds are permanently unrecoverable

Understanding Your Note​

The note contains encoded information:

dogenado-[token][amount]-[network]-0x[data]
PartMeaning
dogenadoProtocol identifier
usdc100Token and amount (100 USDC)
1Network ID
0x...Encrypted commitment, nullifier, and secret

What Happens After Deposit​

  1. Your tokens are locked in the smart contract
  2. Your commitment is added to the Merkle tree
  3. The deposit event is recorded on-chain
  4. Your deposit joins the anonymity set

Viewing Deposit History​

Check your deposit history in the Inbox section. You can see:

  • Transaction hash (clickable to explorer)
  • Pool and amount
  • Timestamp
  • Commitment (truncated)

Tips for Better Privacy​

  1. Choose popular pools - Larger anonymity sets are better
  2. Wait before withdrawing - Let more deposits accumulate
  3. Use different amounts - Don't create patterns
  4. Don't rush - Patience improves privacy

Next Step: How to Withdraw