Calculate your potential earnings from staking SCRT on Secret Network
Current APY: 8%
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Most blockchains are like open books. Every transaction, every contract, every balance - all visible to anyone. That’s fine for public ledgers like Bitcoin, but what if you’re sending money to a doctor, voting in an election, or trading assets without wanting the whole world to know your details? That’s where Secret (SCRT) comes in.
| Feature | Secret Network (SCRT) | Ethereum / Bitcoin |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Visibility | Public (like Bitcoin) | Public |
| Smart Contract Data | Encrypted by default | Completely public |
| Privacy Layer | Built into protocol | Added on top (if at all) |
| Consensus | Proof-of-Stake | Proof-of-Work (Bitcoin), Proof-of-Stake (Ethereum) |
| Core Tech | Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) | Public ledger + cryptographic signatures |
SCRT is the native token of Secret Network - a Layer-1 blockchain launched in February 2020. But unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, Secret Network doesn’t just hide transaction amounts. It encrypts everything inside smart contracts - inputs, outputs, and state changes - even from the nodes running the network. That’s not an add-on. It’s the core design.
How? Through Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs). These are secure, isolated areas inside computer processors (like Intel SGX) where code runs without anyone else seeing what’s happening. Think of it like a locked room inside a public library. Everyone knows the book was checked out, but no one can read the pages inside. Secret Network uses this to run smart contracts with encrypted data. No one - not even miners or validators - can see what you’re doing inside the contract.
Imagine using a decentralized finance (DeFi) app on Ethereum. You lend $10,000. Everyone on the blockchain sees your wallet address, how much you lent, who you lent it to, and when you paid it back. That’s fine if you’re okay with that. But what if you’re a small business owner? What if you’re in a country with strict financial surveillance? What if you’re using a private health app that stores medical records on-chain?
On Secret Network, none of that data is exposed. Your loan amount stays hidden. Your medical history stays hidden. Your voting choices stay hidden. The contract still works - it still verifies, calculates, and executes - but only you and the parties you authorize can see the details.
This isn’t theoretical. Real apps already use it. SCRT Swap lets you trade tokens privately. Secret NFT marketplaces let you buy digital art without revealing your identity or purchase history. There are even private voting systems for DAOs where members can vote without exposing their preferences.
SCRT isn’t just a store of value. It’s the fuel of the network. You need it to:
It runs on a Proof-of-Stake system, so you don’t need expensive mining rigs. Just hold SCRT, delegate it to a validator, and earn passive income. As of 2025, the total supply is capped at 111.7 million SCRT, with about 85% already in circulation. The network has a low inflation rate, and rewards are distributed weekly.
People often compare Secret Network to Monero (XMR) or Zcash (ZEC). But they’re solving different problems.
Secret Network doesn’t just make transactions private. It makes applications private. That’s why it’s called the “confidential computing hub of Web3 and AI.”
In 2023, Secret Network launched Secret AI - a new layer that lets you train and run large language models (LLMs) inside TEEs. That means you can use AI to analyze medical records, financial reports, or personal data - without ever exposing the raw data to the cloud or the developer.
Imagine a startup building an AI assistant for mental health. On regular cloud servers, your conversations are stored, analyzed, and sometimes sold. On Secret Network, the AI processes your input inside an encrypted enclave. The company never sees your words. Only you do. And the system still learns and improves.
This is a big deal. As AI becomes more powerful, so does the need for privacy. Secret Network is one of the few blockchains designed to handle that.
As of late 2025, there are over 45 live dApps on Secret Network. The user base breaks down roughly like this:
It’s popular in regions with strict financial controls or surveillance. Users in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe have adopted it for private transactions and asset protection.
Secret Network also integrates with other blockchains through Secret Bridges. You can bring ETH, BNB, or USDC onto Secret Network and make them private. That’s huge for cross-chain privacy.
It’s not perfect.
First, setting up a node requires special hardware - Intel SGX or compatible TEE support. Most consumer laptops don’t have it. That limits who can run validators. Second, developing on Secret Network is harder than on Ethereum. You need to learn Rust, understand Cosmos SDK, and debug encrypted code - which is tricky. The developer community is small, with around 12,500 active members across Discord and Telegram.
Beginners often struggle with staking. One user reported spending three hours just to get their first SCRT stake working. Documentation is solid, but tutorials for new users are sparse.
There’s also competition. Ethereum has privacy layers like Aztec and zkSync. If they become mainstream, Secret Network could lose ground. But those solutions are add-ons. Secret Network was built for privacy from day one.
If you’re looking for a coin to flip quickly - maybe not. SCRT doesn’t have the hype of meme coins. Its value comes from utility, not speculation.
If you care about privacy - especially in finance, health, or identity - then yes. Secret Network is the only blockchain that gives you true data confidentiality without sacrificing decentralization. It’s not about hiding illegal activity. It’s about protecting your right to keep your business private.
As global privacy laws like GDPR tighten, companies will need solutions like this. Governments are already exploring blockchain for digital IDs and voting. If they want privacy, Secret Network is one of the few options ready.
To use SCRT, you need a wallet that supports Secret Network. Keplr is the most popular. You can buy SCRT on Kraken, Binance, or KuCoin. Once you have it:
Staking is simple: delegate your SCRT to a validator through your wallet. You’ll earn 8-12% APY, paid weekly. No lock-up period.
For developers: Check out the Secret Network GitHub. There are starter templates for privacy-preserving smart contracts in Rust. The learning curve is steep, but the payoff is unique.
Secret Network isn’t trying to be the biggest blockchain. It’s trying to be the most private. And in a world where every click, purchase, and message is tracked, that’s not just useful - it’s necessary.
SCRT isn’t just a coin. It’s a tool for reclaiming control over your digital life. Whether you’re trading, voting, or using AI, you shouldn’t have to choose between innovation and privacy. Secret Network says you shouldn’t have to.
SCRT is the native token of Secret Network. It’s used to pay for transactions, stake and earn rewards, interact with privacy-preserving dApps, and vote on network upgrades. It’s not just a currency - it’s the fuel for encrypted smart contracts.
On Ethereum, all smart contract data is public - inputs, outputs, balances, everything. Secret Network encrypts that data at the protocol level. Even the nodes running the network can’t see what’s inside the contract. This allows for truly private applications like confidential DeFi, voting, and AI tools.
Yes. SCRT uses Proof-of-Stake. You can stake your tokens through wallets like Keplr by delegating them to a validator. You earn rewards weekly, typically between 8% and 12% APY. There’s no lock-up period, and you can unstake anytime.
It’s not fully anonymous like Monero, but it’s more private than most blockchains. Transaction amounts and addresses are public, but the data inside smart contracts is encrypted. You can’t see what someone is doing in a private DeFi app - only that a transaction occurred.
The top use cases are private DeFi (like secret swaps and loans), confidential voting systems, secure data marketplaces, private NFT trading, and confidential AI computation (Secret AI). It’s ideal for any application where sensitive data must stay hidden.
Yes, as long as you use trusted wallets and validators. The network’s encryption is based on Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), which are hardware-level secure zones. No known exploits have broken the encryption. However, like all crypto, user error (losing keys, phishing) is the biggest risk.
You can buy SCRT on major exchanges like Binance, Kraken, KuCoin, and Gate.io. You’ll need a wallet that supports Secret Network, such as Keplr, to store and use it.
Wesley Grimm
3 11 25 / 00:17 AMSCRT is just privacy theater. TEEs are centralized trust anchors. Intel SGX has been cracked multiple times. If you're relying on proprietary hardware to keep your data safe, you're already compromised. This isn't blockchain. It's a fancy VPN with a token.
Masechaba Setona
4 11 25 / 23:53 PMOh wow, another ‘privacy revolution’ 💀. You know what’s more private? Not using blockchain at all. Or better yet, cash. Or a handwritten note. Or silence. But no, we gotta tokenize everything, even our thoughts. Welcome to Web3’s existential crisis. 🤡
Kymberley Sant
5 11 25 / 05:09 AMsecret network is kinda cool but like… why do we need encrypted smart contracts? like… if you’re doing something shady, maybe dont? and if you’re not, why hide it? also the name sounds like a spy thriller from 2007. 🤷♀️
mark Hayes
5 11 25 / 15:55 PMHonestly this is one of the most interesting things I’ve seen in crypto in a while. Like, imagine being able to use DeFi without everyone knowing your net worth or your trading moves. It’s not about hiding crime, it’s about having basic digital dignity. 🙌 Also staking gives 10% APY? Sign me up. No cap.
Derek Hardman
6 11 25 / 11:52 AMThe architectural distinction between protocol-level encryption and application-layer privacy solutions is profound. Secret Network's implementation of Trusted Execution Environments constitutes a paradigm shift in decentralized computation. One must acknowledge the technical rigor involved in this design.
Eric Redman
7 11 25 / 17:02 PMBro this is just a way for rich guys to hide their crypto from the IRS. And now they’re calling it ‘privacy’ like it’s a virtue. LMAO. Next they’ll sell encrypted tax returns as NFTs. 😭
Jason Coe
9 11 25 / 16:58 PMI’ve been staking SCRT for about 8 months now and honestly it’s been one of the smoother experiences I’ve had with any chain. The wallet setup took me a couple tries, but once I got Keplr working, everything just… worked. I’ve used SCRT Swap for private trades and honestly, it’s like using a normal exchange except no one can see my portfolio. I’ve even started using it for small business payments with clients who don’t want their income public. It’s not perfect, but it’s real. And it’s growing. The dev team responds to issues way faster than most Layer 1s I’ve used.
Beth Devine
10 11 25 / 08:15 AMFor anyone scared of staking: start with 10 SCRT. Just to see how it works. The interface is intuitive once you get past the first screen. And the rewards are automatic. You don’t need to be a coder. Just hold, delegate, and forget. It’s passive income with purpose. 💪
Brian McElfresh
10 11 25 / 23:21 PMTEE = backdoor. Intel works with the NSA. SGX is a honeypot. They’re watching everything. You think your ‘encrypted’ data is safe? Nah. They just wait for you to make a mistake. Then they extract it. This isn’t privacy. It’s surveillance with a pretty UI. And they’re selling it as freedom. 🤖
David James
12 11 25 / 05:20 AMSCRT is good. Staking is easy. Rewards are real. People say it’s too hard but it’s not. Just use Keplr. Click stake. Done. Also private swaps are sick. You can trade without people copying your moves. That’s huge for small traders. More people should try it.
Shaunn Graves
12 11 25 / 23:32 PMSo let me get this straight - you’re proud of a blockchain that requires special hardware to function properly? That’s not decentralized. That’s corporate-controlled. Intel owns the gate. You’re just renting privacy from a chipmaker. And you call this innovation? Pathetic.
Jessica Hulst
13 11 25 / 05:15 AMIt’s funny how people scream ‘privacy’ when it’s about hiding wealth, but disappear when it’s about protecting vulnerable communities. Secret Network isn’t for the rich. It’s for the single mom in Brazil who doesn’t want her medical data sold to insurers. It’s for the activist in Hong Kong voting anonymously. It’s for the small business owner in Nigeria who needs to send payments without the government freezing their account. If you think this is about tax evasion, you’ve never lived outside a gated community. 🌍
Nadiya Edwards
13 11 25 / 22:09 PMAmerica thinks it invented privacy. But here in the US, you can’t even buy a toothbrush without giving your DNA to Big Pharma. Secret Network? It’s just another tool for the elite to lock out the rest. They’ll patent the encryption, control the validators, and call it ‘decentralized.’ Wake up. This isn’t liberation. It’s rebranding.
Ron Cassel
15 11 25 / 21:07 PMThey’re using Intel chips? That’s a backdoor. The government already owns SGX. They’re logging everything. This isn’t crypto. It’s a honeypot for surveillance. And you’re all just handing over your data like it’s a free sample. The Fed is watching. Always watching. 🚨
ISAH Isah
17 11 25 / 15:03 PMWhile the technological architecture of Secret Network presents a compelling innovation in confidential computing, the reliance on proprietary hardware undermines the foundational ethos of decentralization. Furthermore, the limited accessibility of Trusted Execution Environments renders the network exclusionary to the global majority who lack access to SGX-compatible devices. This is not liberation; it is technological colonialism dressed in blockchain aesthetics.
Chris Strife
18 11 25 / 16:33 PMPrivacy? In crypto? That’s a contradiction. Everything should be public. Transparency is freedom. If you’re hiding, you’re guilty. End of story.
Mehak Sharma
18 11 25 / 18:16 PMSecret Network is the quiet hero of Web3. While everyone chases hype coins, this is the one quietly building the infrastructure for a future where your medical records, your finances, your votes - none of it needs to be public to be valid. Imagine a world where your AI therapist doesn’t sell your breakdowns to advertisers. That’s not sci-fi. That’s Secret AI. And it’s live. We need more of this, not less. 🙏
bob marley
19 11 25 / 07:14 AMTEE? Intel? LOL. You think the NSA doesn’t have a backdoor in every SGX chip? This is a federal surveillance program with a token. You’re not protecting privacy - you’re paying to be tracked by the same people who made the system. Classic. 😂
naveen kumar
20 11 25 / 08:54 AMMonero is superior. Zcash is better. Secret Network is just a middle finger to Ethereum’s transparency dogma without the actual cryptographic rigor. TEEs are not zero-knowledge. They’re not trustless. They’re just encrypted VMs. This isn’t a revolution. It’s a workaround. And workarounds break.