Crypto tumbler
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To get the crypto tumbler project up and running in a production-ready environment, we will take a systematic approach, from zk-SNARK implementation, frontend, backend (smart contracts), to testing and deployment. Below is a full guide with scripts and configurations required for this.
- Backend - Smart Contracts with zk-SNARKs
We will start by setting up the zk-SNARKs using ZoKrates, deploying the smart contracts, and integrating zk-SNARKs into the Ethereum contract.
a. Install ZoKrates
Ensure ZoKrates is installed on your system for generating zk-SNARK proofs.
curl -LSfs get.zokrates.dev | sh
b. Create the zk-SNARK Circuit
We will define the circuit for generating the zk-SNARK proofs.
import "hashes/sha256/512bitPacked" as sha256Packed
def main(private field note, private field nullifier):
field hash = sha256Packed([note, nullifier])
return hash
This circuit takes a deposit note and a nullifier to generate a cryptographic commitment.
c. Compile, Setup, and Generate Proofs
- Compile the circuit:
zokrates compile -i zokrates/circuit.zok
- Setup the trusted parameters:
zokrates setup
- Generate witness and proof:
zokrates compute-witness -a <note> <nullifier>
zokrates generate-proof
- Export the Solidity Verifier:
zokrates export-verifier
This generates a Verifier.sol file which we will include in the smart contract.
d. Smart Contract
Here is the Solidity smart contract implementing the tumbler with zk-SNARK verification, deposit, withdrawal, and fee calculation.
// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.0;
import "./Verifier.sol"; // Generated by ZoKrates
contract CryptoTumbler is Verifier {
address public owner;
uint256 public feePercentage = 1; // 1% fee
mapping(bytes32 => bool) public nullifierHashes;
constructor() {
owner = msg.sender;
}
modifier onlyOwner() {
require(msg.sender == owner, "Only owner can perform this action");
_;
}
// Set the fee (max 5%)
function setFeePercentage(uint256 newFee) public onlyOwner {
require(newFee <= 5, "Fee too high");
feePercentage = newFee;
}
function deposit(bytes32 commitment) public payable {
require(msg.value > 0, "Must send ETH");
// Record the deposit commitment
}
function withdraw(bytes32 nullifierHash, address payable recipient, bytes memory proof) public {
require(!nullifierHashes[nullifierHash], "Nullifier has been used");
require(verifyTx(proof), "Invalid proof");
uint256 fee = (address(this).balance * feePercentage) / 100;
uint256 withdrawalAmount = address(this).balance - fee;
nullifierHashes[nullifierHash] = true;
recipient.transfer(withdrawalAmount);
}
// Contract balance withdrawal by owner
function withdrawFees() public onlyOwner {
uint256 contractBalance = address(this).balance;
uint256 fee = (contractBalance * feePercentage) / 100;
payable(owner).transfer(fee);
}
}e. Deployment Script
Deploy the contract using Hardhat or Truffle. Here's an example of a deployment script using Hardhat.
// scripts/deploy.js
async function main() {
const [deployer] = await ethers.getSigners();
console.log("Deploying contracts with the account:", deployer.address);
const CryptoTumbler = await ethers.getContractFactory("CryptoTumbler");
const tumbler = await CryptoTumbler.deploy();
console.log("CryptoTumbler deployed to:", tumbler.address);
}
main()
.then(() => process.exit(0))
.catch((error) => {
console.error(error);
process.exit(1);
});
To deploy the contract:
- Install Hardhat dependencies:
npm install --save-dev @nomiclabs/hardhat-ethers ethers
- Run the deployment script:
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network ropsten
- Frontend - User Interface (React)
The frontend will allow users to interact with the tumbler. We use React.js and Ethers.js to integrate the smart contract.
a. Setup React App
npx create-react-app crypto-tumbler-ui cd crypto-tumbler-ui npm install ethers
b. React App with Ethers.js Integration
Here's the App.js file for deposit and withdrawal interactions.
import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
import { ethers } from "ethers";
import CryptoTumblerABI from "./CryptoTumbler.json"; // ABI file
const tumblerAddress = "YOUR_CONTRACT_ADDRESS";
function App() {
const [provider, setProvider] = useState(null);
const [signer, setSigner] = useState(null);
const [contract, setContract] = useState(null);
useEffect(() => {
const initProvider = async () => {
const prov = new ethers.providers.Web3Provider(window.ethereum);
const sign = prov.getSigner();
const tumblerContract = new ethers.Contract(tumblerAddress, CryptoTumblerABI, sign);
setProvider(prov);
setSigner(sign);
setContract(tumblerContract);
};
initProvider();
}, []);
const deposit = async (note) => {
const tx = await contract.deposit(note, { value: ethers.utils.parseEther("1") });
await tx.wait();
alert("Deposit Successful");
};
const withdraw = async (nullifierHash, proof) => {
const tx = await contract.withdraw(nullifierHash, signer.getAddress(), proof);
await tx.wait();
alert("Withdrawal Successful");
};
return (
<div>
<button onClick={() => deposit("yourNoteHashHere")}>Deposit</button>
<button onClick={() => withdraw("yourNullifierHashHere", "yourProofHere")}>Withdraw</button>
</div>
);
}
export default App;
c. Testing the UI
- Start the React app:
npm start
-
Interact with the MetaMask wallet to deposit and withdraw.
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Testing the Contracts
a. Testing with Hardhat
You should write tests to ensure deposits, withdrawals, and fees work as expected.
const { expect } = require("chai");
describe("CryptoTumbler", function () {
it("Should accept deposits and calculate fees", async function () {
const CryptoTumbler = await ethers.getContractFactory("CryptoTumbler");
const tumbler = await CryptoTumbler.deploy();
await tumbler.deposit("0xabcdef", { value: ethers.utils.parseEther("1") });
const contractBalance = await ethers.provider.getBalance(tumbler.address);
expect(contractBalance).to.equal(ethers.utils.parseEther("1"));
});
});
b. Running Tests
Run the Hardhat tests:
npx hardhat test
- Deployment to Mainnet
Once the smart contract and frontend are tested, deploy to the Ethereum mainnet or a Layer 2 solution like Polygon.
a. Update Network Configuration
In your hardhat.config.js, configure the mainnet or testnet settings:
module.exports = {
solidity: "0.8.0",
networks: {
mainnet: {
url: "https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID",
accounts: [ `0x${YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY}` ],
},
ropsten: {
url: "https://ropsten.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_PROJECT_ID",
accounts: [ `0x${YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY}` ],
},
},
};
b. Deploy
Deploy using Hardhat:
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network mainnet
- Production Fees and Gas Optimizations
Fees: Charge a fee on each deposit and withdrawal (as implemented). The fee can be dynamically changed using the setFeePercentage() function by the owner.
Gas Optimizations: Ensure the smart contract uses efficient logic, such as off-chain zk-SNARK computation, to reduce gas costs.
Final Thoughts:
Backend: Solidity contracts with zk-SNARK verification (implemented using ZoKrates).
Frontend: React.js with Ethers.js for interacting with the contract.
Testing: Hardhat used to test deposits, withdrawals, and fees.
Deployment: Ready to be deployed to Ethereum or another chain.
This setup provides a secure, private crypto tumbler environment with zk-SNARKs for anonymity, a user-friendly interface, and a robust smart contract backend.
Yes, the crypto tumbler can accept transfers from CLI-based wallets as long as the wallets support interactions with the blockchain where your smart contract is deployed (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon). CLI wallets such as Geth, Hardhat, ethers.js, and web3.js, among others, can interact with smart contracts using command-line tools.
Here's how CLI-based wallets can interact with the tumbler:
- Deposit Process (from CLI)
Users with CLI-based wallets can use commands to:
Generate the cryptographic commitment (note) via CLI (e.g., by running a script to generate the zk-SNARK proof).
Send the deposit to the smart contract address, including the zk-SNARK commitment in the transaction.
For example, using web3.js in Node.js:
// web3.js CLI to interact with the tumbler smart contract
const Web3 = require('web3');
const web3 = new Web3('https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR_INFURA_API_KEY'); // Or your blockchain endpoint
const tumblerContract = new web3.eth.Contract(tumblerABI, contractAddress);
const depositFunds = async (amount, zkProof, senderAddress) => {
const tx = tumblerContract.methods.deposit(zkProof).send({
from: senderAddress,
value: web3.utils.toWei(amount, 'ether'),
});
return tx;
};
const amountToDeposit = '1'; // Example: 1 ETH
const zkProof = generateZKProof(amountToDeposit); // Call your zk-SNARK proof generator
const senderAddress = 'YOUR_ADDRESS';
depositFunds(amountToDeposit, zkProof, senderAddress).then((receipt) => {
console.log('Deposit successful:', receipt);
}).catch((err) => {
console.error('Error depositing:', err);
});
- Withdraw Process (from CLI)
Users can also withdraw via CLI by providing:
The withdrawal address.
The zk-SNARK proof (generated by their private data from the deposit).
Example in web3.js for withdrawal:
const withdrawFunds = async (zkProof, recipientAddress) => {
const tx = tumblerContract.methods.withdraw(zkProof, recipientAddress).send({
from: recipientAddress,
});
return tx;
};
const recipientAddress = 'YOUR_WITHDRAW_ADDRESS';
withdrawFunds(zkProof, recipientAddress).then((receipt) => {
console.log('Withdrawal successful:', receipt);
}).catch((err) => {
console.error('Error withdrawing:', err);
});
- Using CLI Wallets like Geth or MyEtherWallet (MEW)
For wallets like Geth or MyEtherWallet (CLI):
Users can directly send Ether or tokens using the wallet’s CLI command to send a transaction to the tumbler contract, specifying the function signature (deposit() or withdraw()).
They need to pass the zk-SNARK proof as a parameter during the interaction.
For example, using Geth:
geth --exec 'eth.sendTransaction({
from: "YOUR_ACCOUNT",
to: "TUMBLER_CONTRACT_ADDRESS",
value: web3.toWei(1, "ether"),
data: "GENERATED_ZK_PROOF"})' attach
- Handling Fees
The transaction fee will be charged based on:
Gas fees associated with the blockchain (Ethereum, etc.).
The service fee defined in the smart contract, which will deduct a small percentage of the transferred amount.
Conclusion:
Yes, users can use CLI-based wallets to interact with your crypto tumbler by sending the appropriate transactions to the smart contract for deposits and withdrawals. The key requirements are:
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The ability to generate zk-SNARK proofs via the command line.
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Using the CLI tools to interact with the smart contract, like web3.js or Geth.
Issues: Have you actually set up snarky and tor tumbler, ran them simultaneously and then intercepted communications, smart contracts or signer keys. As much as a common issue in elliptic curves is there can you actually reproduce the attack and become an authorised signer. Or is this just another theoretical vulnerability to something I have designed that in practicality doesnt work.
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https://github.com/DeadmanXXXII/Snarky/security/dependabot/dismiss-many