diff --git a/src/How-does-Breez-preserve-my-privacy.md b/src/How-does-Breez-preserve-my-privacy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c7f3be6 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/How-does-Breez-preserve-my-privacy.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +# How does Breez preserve my privacy? + +Breez uses client-side block filters (Neutrino) for [on-chain monitoring](Introducing-Breez.md#on-chain-monitoring). +So private information like wallet balance is not leaked to third-parties. + +Lightning payment path finding is done on the Breez client itself. +So the LSP does not know the payment destination or amount. + +However, when using the (Breez) LSP, the LSP is aware of user's amounts and balances. +Which is part of current trade-off, explained [here](https://medium.com/breez-technology/the-only-thing-better-than-minimal-trust-is-none-at-all-34456f650332).