blog changes (#771)

Author: leanthebean

content/blog/2025-01-07-bridge.mdx

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 author: foundation
-title: "Iron Fish — universal privacy layer for assets on 20+ chains starting with USDC"
+title: "Launching the First Universal Privacy Layer: USDC Goes Private on 20+ Chains"
 description: "Launching ChainPort bridge integration connecting Iron Fish with over 20 chains"
 image: /images/blog/chainport_bridge_launch.png
 tags: [Iron Fish Foundation, ChainPort, bridge, USDC, private USDC]
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-Today, we’re excited to launch a project we started nearly a year ago, building upon a vision that has been in the works for much longer. This launch represents a major milestone and the culmination of efforts from the Iron Fish Foundation, IF Labs, [Dcentralab](https://www.dcentralab.com/) (for ChainPort bridge integration), [Zondax](https://zondax.ch/) (for Ledger integration), [oreoslabs](https://github.com/oreoslabs) (for Oreowallet browser wallet implementation), and the many community members who contributed along the way.
-### A Universal Privacy Layer for Crypto
+Today marks a huge step for blockchain privacy: Iron Fish has partnered with ChainPort to enable seamless private transactions across 20+ EVM chains, including Ethereum, Optimism, Base, and Arbitrum.
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+For the first time, private USDC is now available on Iron Fish, offering users the ability to transact stablecoins privately while maintaining compliance and security.
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+## A Universal Privacy Layer for Crypto
 
 Our vision for Iron Fish has always been to provide every crypto asset with access to a safe privacy layer. Today, we’re taking a significant step toward realizing that vision by launching the infrastructure to make Iron Fish the universal privacy layer for all assets on all chains.
 
-### Launching the ChainPort Iron Fish Bridge Integration
+## Introducing Private Wrapped USDC on Iron Fish
+
+Stablecoins are one of the top killer use cases for crypto. However, their usage at scale has been hindered by the transparent nature of public blockchains which exposes all transaction details.
+
+With Iron Fish, private USDC transactions are now possible, combining the stability of USDC with the privacy users demand. This opens doors for real-world payment use cases like payroll, invoices, payments, donations, cross-border remittances, and more—all with the assurance of privacy and compliance.
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+## Optional Privacy to 20+ EVM Chains
+
+With this partnership, Iron Fish brings optional privacy to virtually any asset:
+
+**1. Enhanced Privacy Across Chains:** Verified assets from 20+ EVM-compatible chains can now be transacted privately on Iron Fish through ChainPort.
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+**2. Private USDC Transactions:** Users can now wrap and transact USDC privately, unlocking a secure, real-world use case for stablecoins.
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+**3. Wrapped IRON Expansion:** The wrapped IRON token is available on Ethereum, Optimism, Base, and Arbitrum, expanding Iron Fish’s cross-chain presence.
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+**4. AI-Driven Sanctions Screening:** ChainPort employs real-time threat detection and advanced analytics to ensure that only clean funds enter the Iron Fish network.
 
-Today we’re launching our ChainPort bridge integration making Iron Fish’s privacy layer accessible to over 20 transparent chains such as Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Ethereum, and more, granting these networks access to the largest cross-chain anonymity set available. We’ll continue collaborating with ChainPort to add more assets, ensuring a seamless user experience and further expanding privacy options across the crypto landscape.
+## A Safe and Compliant Privacy Layer
 
-### Introducing Private Wrapped USDC on Iron Fish
+ChainPort ensures that privacy doesn’t compromise compliance. Their advanced sanctions screening and real-time threat detection provide:
 
-We believe stablecoins represent one of crypto’s most compelling use cases, particularly for payments. As a result, the very first asset we’ll be supporting through this integration is USDC. Users can now bidirectionally bridge USDC from any supported chain to Iron Fish and receive fully private wrapped USDC.
+**• Exclusion List:** Dynamically updated to block wallets associated with malicious activity.
 
-This capability unlocks a wide range of use cases—such as payroll, payments, invoices, donations, or any other scenario where protecting sensitive transaction details is important. 
+**• Real-Time Monitoring:** Detects suspicious behavior and prevents illicit funds from entering the Iron Fish network.
 
-### A Safe and Compliant Privacy Layer
+**• Compliance Leadership:** ChainPort sets a new standard for regulatory compliance in the blockchain ecosystem.
 
-ChainPort ensures that enhanced privacy does not compromise security or compliance. Its advanced sanctions screening and real-time threat detection provide:
+> Eitan Lavi, co-founder of Dcentralab (developer of ChainPort), stated: “This integration with Iron Fish is a game-changer. It enhances privacy and security across multiple chains while setting new benchmarks for compliance.”
+> 
 
-* Exclusion List: Dynamically updated to block wallets associated with malicious activity.
-* Real-Time Monitoring: Detects suspicious behavior and prevents illicit funds from entering the Iron Fish network.
-* Compliance Leadership: Sets a new standard for regulatory compliance in the blockchain ecosystem.
+## Privacy Has Never Been More Important in the Age of AI
 
-> “This integration with Iron Fish is a game-changer,” says Eitan Lavi, co-founder of Dcentralab (developer of ChainPort). “It enhances privacy and security across multiple chains while setting new benchmarks for compliance.”
+AI is going to be one of the biggest shifts for humanity in the next few years, and privacy has never been more important. AI agents can sift through vast amounts of information and chain data to build extensive data profiles on individuals, organizations and even other AI agents. By providing a sanctuary of privacy, Iron Fish ensures that personal and business data stays confidential and financial data stays private making your on-chain actions future proof against growing AI capabilities.
 
-###  Privacy Has Never Been More Important in the Age of AI
+Stay tuned as we expand our partnerships with DeFi, DePIN, and social verticals on EVM chains, and work with innovative projects.
 
-AI is going to be one of the biggest shifts for humanity in the next few years, and privacy has never been more important. AI agents can sift through vast amounts of information, including financial records, to build extensive data profiles on individuals, organizations and even other AI agents. By embracing a privacy-first approach, Iron Fish helps ensure that:
+## A Big Thank you
 
-* Personal and Business Data Stay Confidential: Prevent data harvesting by AI-driven analytics tools.
-* Financial Autonomy Remains Uncompromised: Avoid inadvertent disclosures that could lead to unfair profiling or security risks.
-* Secure Cross-Chain Innovation: Even as AI-driven crypto solutions expand, Iron Fish provides the crucial privacy foundation that lets innovation flourish without exposing sensitive details.
-* Future-Proof Against Growing AI Capabilities: As AI systems become more powerful, so does their ability to correlate transaction data. Iron Fish ensures that your financial activities remain protected in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
+This launch represents a major milestone and the culmination of efforts from the Iron Fish Foundation, IF Labs, [Dcentralab](https://www.dcentralab.com/) (for ChainPort bridge integration), [Zondax](https://zondax.ch/) (for Ledger integration), [oreoslabs](https://github.com/oreoslabs) (for Oreowallet browser wallet implementation), and the many community members who contributed along the way. Thank you! 🙏❤️
 
-### Get Started Today
+## Get Started Today
 
-If you’re building on privacy, connect with us on Discord. If you’re ready to experience the power of private transactions, try the Iron Fish ChainPort bridge today: https://app.chainport.io/ 
+If you’re building on privacy, connect with us on Discord. If you’re ready to experience the power of private transactions, try the Iron Fish ChainPort bridge today: https://app.chainport.io/
 
 Privacy is here. The future is private.