# Iron Fish > Safe Optional Privacy for Any Asset Iron Fish helps users transfer cryptocurrency privately by providing a proof-of-work blockchain where every transaction is encrypted using zero-knowledge proofs. Iron Fish helps cryptocurrency users transfer assets privately by providing a Layer-1 blockchain that encrypts every transaction. With it, users can send and receive digital assets without revealing transaction details, bridge assets from other chains for privacy, and maintain compliance through view keys. Iron Fish addresses the transparency limitations of public blockchains while supporting regulatory requirements. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2023-04-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/iron_fish ## Products - [Iron Fish](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iron_fish): Iron Fish implements a proof-of-work Layer-1 blockchain using zero-knowledge proofs to encrypt every transaction, enabling private transfers of digital assets. The system utilizes zk-SNARKs for validation while maintaining compliance through view keys and WebRTC networking for peer-to-peer connections. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [Iron Fish Block Explorer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iron_fish): Iron Fish Block Explorer provides blockchain data visualization for the Iron Fish network, displaying block information, transaction statistics, and network metrics while maintaining the privacy characteristics of the underlying blockchain. (Block Explorer, Live) - [Iron Fish Bridge](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iron_fish): Iron Fish Bridge implements cross-chain asset transfers through ChainPort integration, enabling users to move assets between Iron Fish and EVM-compatible networks. The system includes sanctions screening and compliance controls for secure bridging operations. (Bridge, Live) - [Iron Fish Mobile Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iron_fish): Iron Fish Mobile Wallet provides mobile access to Iron Fish's privacy features, enabling users to store and transfer private digital assets. The application uses wallet server infrastructure to operate without requiring full node synchronization on mobile devices. (Wallet, Open Beta) - [Iron Fish Node App](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iron_fish): Iron Fish Node App is desktop wallet software that enables users to run full Iron Fish nodes, manage private keys, and access the complete privacy features of the network while contributing to blockchain security and decentralization. (Node Software, Live) ## Assets - [Iron Fish (IRON)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iron_fish): IRON is the native token of the Iron Fish blockchain. It is used to pay transaction fees and reward miners for securing the network. The network follows the Sapling protocol and utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to encrypt every transaction, ensuring complete privacy while allowing users to share view keys for compliance purposes without compromising overall confidentiality. 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