Umbra
Phoenix DAO LLC
Umbra describes itself as a "privacy layer for money" onchain, with asset shielding, private swaps, private sends and withdrawals. It is a non-custodial protocol (keys stay with the user) operated by Phoenix DAO LLC, letting users make confidential transactions on a public blockchain. It is a niche technical tool with limited public and corporate disclosure.
Data & conditions
| Service type | Stablecoin infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not disclosed |
| Custody model | non-custodial |
| Customer type | Developers, Platforms |
| Fund custody | Self-custody (funds in your control) |
| Supported countries | US, EEA, APAC |
| Segment | B2C, B2B |
| MiCA / License status | Not disclosed |
Strengths
- Non-custodial onchain privacy: keys and funds stay under the user's control.
- Built-in shielding, private swap and private send features.
- Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.
Weaknesses
- Limited transparency: little public information on team, funding and maturity.
- A privacy tool subject to regulatory and anti-money-laundering scrutiny.
- No notable sovereignty drawback documented.
Verdict
Score 3.0/5, average profile. In its favour: non-custodial onchain privacy: keys and funds stay under the user's control. The trade-off to weigh: limited transparency: little public information on team, funding and maturity.
On the Sovereignty lens the score is 5.0/5 (outstanding): the strength is privacy & anonymity (5.0/5), while censorship resistance (5.0/5) is the weak link.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
Does Umbra custody my funds?
No. Umbra is a non-custodial privacy protocol: funds stay under the user's control via their own keys.
Who runs Umbra?
The site lists Phoenix DAO LLC as operator. Public information on team, funding and regulation is limited.
Sources
- Official service page Data verified on Jul 17, 2026
- datawallet.com Funzionamento Data verified on Jul 17, 2026