# Welcome To Hush

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The protection of personal information has become increasingly crucial in today's digital age. As technology continues to advance, so does the need for data privacy, particularly in the realms of finance. We live in a world where personal data is constantly at risk of being collected, shared, and monetized without our consent.

The importance of privacy is even more critical in the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi), where financial transactions occur on a public blockchain. Unlike traditional finance, DeFi transactions are conducted without intermediaries or third-party involvement, making privacy even more crucial when there are many lurking eyes.

At Hush, we recognize that financial privacy is a fundamental right, and our goal is to make private and secure transactions easy and accessible for everyone, in an environment so transparent. The Hush Protocol is a DeFi protocol on the Ethereum Blockchain that prioritizes privacy and security to deliver services to help achieve complete anonymity when transacting on the blockchain, integrating new, powerful technology such as Zero-Knowledge proof.

*"Privacy in financial transactions is an absolute must. We wouldn't give out personal financial information on a crowded street, and we shouldn't do it online." - Jack Valenti*

This is the Hush protocol documentation ... some may call it the whitepaper. Here you can find all things Hush and is to be used to contain information that is of the up most importance to our community and investors. Feel free to have a look around, and Welcome to Hush.&#x20;
