Wallet-Only Mode

Nullmask can be used directly from your wallet without opening a web application.

How It Works

After the one-time onboarding (key generation + registration), you can use the Nullmask network in your wallet like any other chain:

1. Switch to the Nullmask network in your wallet

2. Your wallet displays your shielded balance

3. Use the "Send" action to transact

Automatic Action Detection

The proxy automatically determines the correct action based on the recipient:

Recipient Status	Action	Result
Registered on Nullmask	Shielded transfer	Funds remain in pool (encrypted note)
Not registered	Shielded withdrawal	Funds sent to recipient's address

Implications

• You can send to any Nullmask user using their standard 0x address

• You can withdraw to any non-registered address

• You cannot withdraw to addresses registered on Nullmask (use a fresh address instead)

This last point is a deliberate design choice: it encourages users to use fresh, unlinkable addresses for withdrawals, which improves privacy.

Balance Display

Your wallet shows the shielded balance as if it were a normal chain balance:

• eth_getBalance returns your shielded ETH balance

• eth_call for balanceOf returns your shielded ERC-20 balance

• eth_getTransactionCount returns the count of spent notes

Swaps

Shielded swaps are currently only available through the Nullmask web app. Wallet-only mode supports transfers and withdrawals.