Layer 1 · Mandatory Privacy · Live since August 2018

Pirate Chain

ARRR

Pirate Chain is a privacy-focused Layer 1 that shields Tous les transaction with zk-SNARKs by design, rather than making privacy optional, and anchors its security to Bitcoin through delayed Proof of Work. Its native token is ARRR.

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TypeLayer 1 (mandatory shielded transactions)
ConsensusDelayed Proof of Work (dPoW), notarized to Bitcoin
Confidentialitézk-SNARKs, 100% shielded by default
Token natifARRR
Max supply200 million ARRR
LaunchedAugust 2018
Overview

Pirate Chain en un coup d'œil.

Pirate Chain launched in August 2018, built by developers from the Komodo community around one requirement: every transaction is shielded. Where some privacy coins make shielding optional, Pirate Chain only supports private, zk-SNARK-shielded transfers. Here is how it works and what it is used for, not the price.

Total value locked (DeFi)

n/d

Valeur verrouillée dans les protocoles DeFi sur Pirate Chain. Updated Sep 19, 2026. Source : DefiLlama.

Token natif

ARRR

Utilisé pour les frais et la sécurisation du réseau. Voir le cours du ARRR en direct.

Comment ça marche

Comment Pirate Chain fonctionne.

Pirate Chain uses Komodo’s delayed Proof of Work design. At intervals, a snapshot of Pirate Chain’s own blockchain is notarized into a Bitcoin transaction by a set of elected notary nodes, permanently recording that chain state on Bitcoin. Once a block has been notarized this way, the network will not accept a reorganization that tries to rewrite it, meaning an attacker would need to compromise Bitcoin itself, not just Pirate Chain, to rewrite settled history.

Consensus: Delayed Proof of Work (dPoW), notarized to Bitcoin

Pirate Chain uses Komodo’s delayed Proof of Work design. At intervals, a snapshot of Pirate Chain’s own blockchain is notarized into a Bitcoin transaction by a set of elected notary nodes, permanently recording that chain state on Bitcoin. Once a block has been notarized this way, the network will not accept a reorganization that tries to rewrite it, meaning an attacker would need to compromise Bitcoin itself, not just Pirate Chain, to rewrite settled history.

100% shielded transactions

Pirate Chain only supports zk-SNARK-shielded transfers. There is no transparent transaction type, so privacy is not an opt-in choice a user can forget to make.

zk-SNARKs

Zero-knowledge proofs let the network verify a transaction is valid without revealing the sender, receiver, or amount.

Delayed Proof of Work

Chain state is periodically notarized into the Bitcoin blockchain, giving Pirate Chain a security backstop from Bitcoin’s own Proof of Work.

Fair, capped supply

Pirate Chain launched with no ICO, no pre-mine, and no developer allocation. Its supply is capped at 200 million ARRR, issued entirely through block rewards.

Ecosystem & usage

À quoi Pirate Chain sert.

Pirate Chain’s ecosystem centers narrowly on private, shielded payments rather than smart contracts or DeFi.

Private payments

Every transfer on Pirate Chain is shielded by default, without needing to choose a private transaction type.

Store of value with privacy

Holders who want their balances and transaction history kept confidential use Pirate Chain rather than a transparent-by-default chain.

Dans Zypto App

Conservez, swappez et dépensez ARRR.

Faites de Pirate Chain la prochaine intégration.

Pirate Chain n'est pas encore dans Zypto App. Publiez la demande auprès de vos abonnés, les chaînes les plus demandées sont prioritaires.

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FAQ

Questions fréquentes.

Qu’est-ce que Pirate Chain ?
Pirate Chain is a privacy-focused Layer 1 that launched in August 2018. Every transaction is shielded with zk-SNARKs by default, unlike chains where privacy is optional.
How does Pirate Chain secure its network?
Pirate Chain uses delayed Proof of Work, periodically notarizing its chain state into the Bitcoin blockchain so that settled blocks inherit a security backstop from Bitcoin.
Can Pirate Chain transactions be transparent?
No. Pirate Chain only supports shielded, zk-SNARK-protected transactions; there is no transparent transaction type.
When did Pirate Chain launch?
Pirate Chain launched in August 2018 with no ICO, pre-mine, or developer allocation.
Can I hold ARRR in Zypto App?
Pas encore. ARRR n'est pas dans Zypto App pour le moment. Vous pouvez le conserver dans n'importe quel portefeuille en self-custody, et vous pouvez nous demander d'ajouter Pirate Chain via le bouton « Demander Pirate Chain » ci-dessus.
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