HOPR focuses on private metadata exchange, protecting communication patterns rather than just transaction amounts. Railgun provides on-chain privacy for any token, shielding transaction details directly on the blockchain. HOPR suits users needing private messaging or data routing, while Railgun is best for those wanting private token transfers without leaving the chain.
| Token Price | — | — |
| 24h Change | — | — |
| Market Cap | — | — |
| TVL | — | $82.4MDefiLlama |
| MCap Rank | #1202 | #272 |
| Total Raised | $2.5M | $10.0M |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
| Stage | — | — |
| X / Twitter | 28K | 42K |
| GitHub Stars | 257 | 33 |
| Chains | ethereumgnosis | arbitrumbnb-chainethereum |
| Tags | Privacy, Gnosis Chain Ecosystem, Ethereum Ecosystem | Privacy, Infrastructure, Smart Contract Platform |
HOPR is a privacy-focused protocol that provides network-level metadata privacy for point-to-point data exchange. It operates an incentivized mixnet, enabling users to communicate with full control over their privacy and data. The project is now launching Gnosis VPN, a practical privacy product for everyday use.
RAILGUN is a smart contract system that provides zk-SNARK privacy for DEX trading, lending, and any Ethereum transaction. It allows users to build private balances and trade without withdrawing, fully on-chain without bridges or layer-2s. The project also features a governance token (RAIL) for stakers to vote on protocol updates.