Frequently Asked Questions

The SWIRL mixing protocol — what it guarantees, what it does not, and how to verify both.

01 // Protocol Basics

What is SWIRL?+

Is SWIRL a custodial mixer?+

How does the pool work?+

Does it run on mainnet today?+

02 // Privacy Guarantees

What does an outside observer actually see?+

What stops timing analysis?+

How strong is the anonymity, formally?+

Can the coordinator link my deposit to my payout?+

03 // Receiving & BOLT12

What is a BOLT12 offer?+

How is this different from a Lightning address or LNURL?+

Do I need public channels to receive?+

04 // Amounts & Denominations

Why are payouts cut into standard amounts?+

What happens to the remainder that doesn't fit the lattice?+

Is there a minimum mix amount?+

05 // Timing & Latency

How long does a mix take?+

Can I make it faster?+

Is there ever too little liquidity to mix?+

06 // On-Chain Exit

How do funds move from Lightning to layer 1?+

Is the swap trustless?+

Is loop-out available now?+

07 // Security & OpSec

Who holds my keys?+

What logs exist, and for how long?+

Should I run my node over Tor?+

What are the known limits?+

08 // Development & Audit

Can I verify these claims myself?+

Is the code public?+

Is there an API?+

09 // Token & Governance

What is SWIRL?+

How does voting work?+

What does governance actually control?+

Can I buy SWIRL today?+