Common, a New Privacy-first DeFi Platform Built on Aleph Zero's Infrastructure, Today Announced the Launch of its Web App

Common, a new privacy-first DeFi platform powered by Aleph Zero, today announced the launch of its Web App in partnership with the partner responsible for the operation of Common Labs Inc.. Due in late May, the mobile version will be the world’s first privacy-preserving mobile app in the crypto space to combine speed and simplicity, putting Common at the forefront of mass crypto adoption. Initially supporting Arbitrum and Aleph Zero’s EVM, the platform is expanding to Base and Ethereum in the coming months.

Common provides the user-friendly interface for Aleph Zero’s Shielder Network, a system of smart contracts, relayers, and zero-knowledge cryptography that enables private transactions and token shielding across multiple chains. This infrastructure allows users to protect their on-chain activity without relying on centralized exchanges.

At the heart of the experience is “Shielding”—depositing tokens into a shielded pool to sever the link between public wallet activity and future transactions. Users can later unshield by withdrawing to a fresh public address, maintaining privacy throughout. With subsecond proving times performed directly on the device, Common delivers seamless privacy without the usual waiting periods or technical barriers. Unlike other privacy solutions, Common does not mingle funds, preserving full provenance for compliance or auditing if needed.

“Privacy shouldn’t be a luxury in crypto. It should be the default,” said Adam Gagol, Co-Founder of Aleph Zero and Co-Creator of Common Labs Inc.. “We’ve spent years building the technical foundation to make that possible, and with Common, we’re finally delivering it in a way that anyone can use, without plugins, without compromises, and without needing to trust a third party. Privacy becomes something you tap, not something you configure. This launch is just the beginning of building a truly private, multichain financial layer for web3.”

The Common Web App works with several popular wallets, such as MetaMask, Ledger (via Metamask), or Rabby, requiring no migration and allowing users to begin transacting immediately. The Mobile App will offer the same privacy benefits in a mobile-native experience, including fiat on-ramp support via Banxa and seamless dApp connectivity.

As a non-custodial and completely decentralized platform, Common adheres to core DeFi principles. The entire platform is built on open-source, audited smart contracts, allowing users to verify rather than trust the system.

This launch marks the first step in a larger rollout of Common’s ecosystem. Future features will allow users to:

For more information about Common and to apply for early access, users can visit https://common.fi/

About Common

Common is a privacy-first DeFi platform that makes financial privacy simple, accessible, and multichain. Powered by Aleph Zero's Shielder Network, Common offers both web and mobile applications that enable users to shield their assets, earn private yield, and transact securely across multiple blockchains. With an intuitive UX, fiat on-ramps, and non-custodial architecture, Common combines the ease of fintech with the values of decentralized finance, empowering users to take complete control over their on-chain privacy.