Semi-Private Transactions

Last Update: 3/27/2025

Hydra Swap’s semi-private transactions provide a smart middle ground between full anonymity and maximum efficiency. Designed for users who prioritize speed and cost-effectiveness without completely sacrificing privacy, this transaction type delivers enhanced confidentiality compared to standard public swaps—without the complexity of full privacy routing. Unlike Hydra’s fully private swaps, semi-private transactions use only one exchange and do not rely on randomized Layer 1 intermediaries. Instead, they obscure the transaction path by embedding the swap into a single transaction hash, making it significantly harder to trace than typical public blockchain transactions. This streamlined architecture offers two key benefits:

Up to 10x faster processing speeds Roughly 50% lower transaction fees compared to fully private transactions While semi-private swaps do not achieve the complete anonymity of Hydra’s dual-exchange privacy model, they provide a meaningful layer of obfuscation that deters casual on-chain analysis—making them an ideal choice for bridging or high-frequency transactions where speed and affordability are critical. By offering both private and semi-private options, Hydra Swap empowers users to choose the right level of privacy for every transaction, ensuring flexibility without compromising performance or compliance.