Lock-Screen Notifications Can Expose Crypto Activity

Why wallet notifications matter

A wallet app may send alerts when it detects a deposit, transfer, or confirmation. Depending on the app and device settings, a lock-screen preview may show an asset name, amount, or other transaction details.

What appears varies by wallet, operating system, and notification settings. Check what your app displays.

Review settings before you swap

Check whether transaction alerts appear on your lock screen, connected watch, desktop, or other devices. You may be able to hide previews, turn off lock-screen alerts for an app, or require unlocking to view details.

Check shared screens and devices, too. Avoid sharing screenshots that show wallet notifications, balances, transaction details, or order information.

Keep the swap details private afterward

Notification settings affect what appears on your devices; they do not change what is recorded on a blockchain. Public-chain transactions may be visible through a block explorer, and wallet alerts may make activity easier for someone nearby to notice.

ShadowSwap does not require an account, KYC, names, emails, or identity documents. To process and protect swaps, it stores order data, including amounts, addresses, transaction hashes, and the IP address used to place the order. For details, see how ShadowSwap works.

For each order, ShadowSwap generates a one-time deposit address that it controls. It holds the deposit while processing the swap, then sends the output to the wallet address you provide. ShadowSwap never asks for private keys. Completion time depends on deposit network confirmations and a manual payout sent by an admin.

For an additional privacy-conscious option to research, learn about swapping BTC to ZEC and the address types supported by your Zcash wallet before choosing where to receive funds.

A simple notification check

Before placing an order, review a recent wallet alert while your device is locked. Check what is visible, then adjust previews and connected-device settings to fit your situation.

When you’re ready, swap crypto without an account on ShadowSwap.