User Guide

Welcome to Priv, the privacy-first payment protocol built on Solana. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to send and receive private payments using our web dashboard, payment links, and Telegram bot.

What is Priv?

Priv lets you send and receive payments on Solana while keeping your wallet address private. When someone sends you money through Priv, your main wallet address stays hidden from the blockchain. Only you can see and claim the payment using your private view key.

Think of it like having a private mailbox. People can send you mail (payments) to your mailbox address (meta-address), but they can't see where you actually live (your real wallet address).

How Priv Works

For Senders

When you send a payment through Priv:

You connect your wallet and choose how much to send
You enter the recipient's meta-address (starts with priv:ma:)
Your payment goes into a secure escrow on the blockchain
You get a payment link to share with the recipient
Your identity as the sender is visible on-chain, but the recipient's wallet stays private

For Recipients

When you receive a payment through Priv:

You share your meta-address with people who want to pay you
Priv automatically scans for incoming payments using your view key
When a payment arrives, you'll see a "Claim" button in your dashboard
Claiming is free (we pay the gas fees for you)
The tokens go directly to your wallet without revealing your address publicly

What You Can Do with Priv

Web Dashboard

Our main web interface lets you:

Send private payments in USDC or SOL with custom expiry times
View incoming payments and claim them with one click
Manage contacts to save frequently-used meta-addresses
Track payment history with detailed status updates
Connect multiple wallets including Phantom, Solflare, and Backpack

Payment Links

Every payment creates a shareable link that:

Works like a digital check anyone can cash
Can be shared through email, chat, or social media
Expires automatically if not claimed in time
Allows the sender to get a refund after expiry

Telegram Bot

Send and receive payments directly through Telegram:

Quick commands for checking balances and sending payments
Link your wallet to your Telegram account
Get notifications when payments arrive
Perfect for casual payments between friends

Getting Started

Ready to start using Priv? Here's what to do first:

Visit the Dashboard - Connect your Solana wallet to get started
Get Your Meta-Address - This is your private payment address to share with others
Try Sending a Payment - Send a small test payment to yourself or a friend
Save Some Contacts - Add frequently-used meta-addresses for quick access
Explore Payment Links - See how easy it is to share payment requests

Privacy and Security

Priv is designed with privacy at its core:

Recipient Privacy: Your wallet address is never publicly linked to incoming payments
Stealth Addresses: Each payment uses a unique one-time address
View Keys: Only you can see payments sent to your meta-address
On-Chain Security: All payments are secured by Solana's blockchain
No KYC Required: Start using Priv immediately with just a wallet connection

Supported Tokens

Currently, Priv supports:

USDC - The most popular stablecoin on Solana
SOL - Solana's native token

More tokens will be added based on community demand.

Need Help?

Each section of this guide provides detailed step-by-step instructions:

Dashboard - Learn about the main interface and navigation
Sending Payments - Complete walkthrough of creating private payments
Receiving & Claiming - How to get paid and claim your tokens
Managing Contacts - Organize your frequently-used addresses
Transaction History - Track all your payment activity
Payment Links - Share payment requests easily
Telegram Bot - Use Priv directly from your chat app

Whether you're sending your first private payment or managing dozens of transactions, this guide has everything you need to use Priv effectively and securely.

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