DOCUMENTATION

PrivNet Docs

Complete guide to building with self-sovereign identity, zero-knowledge proofs, and Web5

Getting Started

Quick start guide to using PrivNet

1

Install Phantom Wallet

Visit the Phantom website to install the browser extension. Phantom is a digital wallet that serves as your gateway to Web5 and decentralized identity.

Visit Phantom.app
2

Connect to PrivNet

Click "Claim Your Identity" on the homepage and connect your Phantom wallet. PrivNet will automatically generate your Decentralized Identifier (DID) and link it to your wallet.

Example:
await connectWallet()
Go to Connect Wallet
3

Build Your Profile

Create your sovereign identity profile with verifiable credentials, attestations, and complete control. Your profile is stored on Web5's decentralized storage network.

Go to Profile Manager

PrivNet Dashboard

Manage your self-sovereign identity profile with complete control

Profile Management

The PrivNet Dashboard is your central hub for managing your decentralized identity. Create and edit your profile with complete sovereignty—your data is stored on Web5's Decentralized Web Node (DWN), giving you full ownership and control.

  • Set your PrivNet username, full name, bio, and job title
  • Add social links and external profiles
  • View and manage all your profile versions (records)
  • Share your profile with other DIDs
  • Publish updates to your decentralized profile
Access Dashboard

Decentralized Private Chat

End-to-end encrypted messaging powered by zero-knowledge technology

Zero-Knowledge Encrypted Messaging

PrivNet's private chat system uses zero-knowledge proofs and your DID keys to ensure complete privacy. Messages are encrypted end-to-end, meaning only you and your conversation partner can read them. Your identity remains pseudonymous—chat with others using your DID without revealing personal information.

  • Start conversations with any DID (Decentralized Identifier)
  • End-to-end encryption using your DID cryptographic keys
  • Pseudonymous identity—chat without revealing personal details
  • Real-time messaging with blockchain-backed security
  • Optional self-destructing messages for sensitive conversations
Start Chatting

Forum-Style Private Feed

Share thoughts and connect with the PrivNet community privately

Anonymous Community Feed

The PrivNet feed is a private, forum-style social network exclusively for users with decentralized identities. Post your thoughts, share updates, and connect with the community while maintaining complete privacy. Your posts are linked to your DID, not your personal information, ensuring anonymity while maintaining authenticity through blockchain verification.

  • Post text and images to the community feed
  • Set a profile picture that appears on all your posts
  • View posts from all PrivNet community members
  • Posts are private by default—only users with DIDs can see them
  • Blockchain-backed authenticity—posts are cryptographically signed
  • Delete your own posts at any time
Explore Feed

Key Features

Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Prove claims without revealing underlying data. Maximum privacy with cryptographic guarantees.

Web5 Storage

Decentralized web storage powered by DWN. Your data, your control, accessible from anywhere.

ION Network

Bitcoin-anchored DID operations. Your identity operations are anchored to Bitcoin for immutability and verification.

Self-Sovereign

Complete ownership of your identity. No intermediaries, no platform lock-in.

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