Understanding Obscura

Obscura is built on the Zano blockchain using its native Confidential Asset protocol. This ensures every NFT created through Obscura is inherently private by design. Ownership is not visible on-chain, transfers are hidden, and no external party can determine which wallet holds which token. This is a fundamental departure from traditional NFT platforms where all activity is publicly accessible.

Each Obscura NFT is a native Confidential Asset. The metadata is embedded into the asset itself and stored securely using IPFS, avoiding centralized storage systems. All transfers and balances are shielded by default through Zano’s privacy technologies, including stealth addresses, confidential amounts, and ring signatures.

There are no smart contracts or centralized APIs involved. Instead, Obscura uses Zano wallet functions like alias-based messaging, view key sharing, and asset signature requests to verify ownership and manage access. These features allow creators to confirm whether someone holds a specific NFT without ever needing to see their wallet balance or identity.

Obscura provides the foundation for a new kind of NFT experience where digital ownership, distribution, and interaction are fully private and under the user's control. More specific use cases are detailed in the following sections.