🔵Security

Security is paramount in a protocol that handles users’ funds and sensitive transactions. Obscurium’s approach to security encompasses contract safety, user education, and architectural choices that inherently protect the user. This section outlines how to use Obscurium safely and what measures are in place to secure the platform.

No Wallet Connection = Fewer Phishing Risks: One of the biggest user security benefits of Obscurium is that you do not connect your wallet to a potentially malicious interface. Phishing and malicious dApps often trick users into clicking “Connect” and then “Approve” or signing a harmful transaction. With Obscurium, the official app never asks for an approval of your tokens via ERC20 allowance, nor does it push arbitrary signing requests. You are in control with each transaction you initiate. To use Obscurium safely:

• Always ensure you are on the official website (check the URL obscurium.pro and any HTTPS certificate). Because you don’t connect your wallet, if you accidentally go to a fake site, the damage is limited (they can’t directly steal via wallet connect) but they could give you wrong instructions. So, verify you’re using official sources.

• Never share your seed phrase or private keys – Obscurium will never ask for these. Any site or person claiming they need your private key to assist with a transfer is fraudulent.

Personal Data and Anonymity: Obscurium does not collect personal information. There’s no account signup, no KYC for using the on-chain services. This means there’s no honeypot of user data to be hacked or leaked. Your privacy is not only protected on-chain but also in terms of platform records – essentially, there are none linking you to usage.

Platform Security Measures: The Obscurium team monitors the protocol for any suspicious activities or potential issues:

• They have alerts for unusual contract events (e.g., someone trying to spam the pool or an abnormal pattern that could indicate an exploit attempt). In case of emergency, there may be a kill-switch or pause function to halt operations and protect user funds. This would only be used as a last resort and communicated transparently.

• Partner security reviews: When integrating with partner services (like any off-ramp providers for Pay), the team will vet those services’ security as well.

In summary, Obscurium is built to minimize trust and maximize security. By eliminating risky steps like wallet connect, keeping everything on-chain, and adhering to transparency, we give users a safe environment to regain their privacy. As always in crypto, remain vigilant, but know that Obscurium’s architecture has your back by design.