> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nullmask.pro/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nullmask.pro/user-guide/wallet-only-mode.md).

# Wallet-Only Mode

Nullmask can be used directly from your wallet without opening a web application.

### How It Works <a href="#how-it-works" id="how-it-works"></a>

After the one-time onboarding (key generation + registration), you can use the Nullmask network in your wallet like any other chain:

1. Switch to the Nullmask network in your wallet
2. Your wallet displays your shielded balance
3. Use the "Send" action to transact

### Implications <a href="#implications" id="implications"></a>

* You can **send** to any Nullmask user using their standard 0x address
* You can **withdraw** to any non-registered address
* You **cannot** withdraw to addresses registered on Nullmask (use a fresh address instead)

This last point is a deliberate design choice: it encourages users to use fresh, unlinkable addresses for withdrawals, which improves privacy.

### Balance Display <a href="#balance-display" id="balance-display"></a>

Your wallet shows the shielded balance as if it were a normal chain balance:

* `eth_getBalance` returns your shielded ETH balance
* `eth_call` for `balanceOf` returns your shielded ERC-20 balance
* `eth_getTransactionCount` returns the count of spent notes

### Swaps <a href="#swaps" id="swaps"></a>

Shielded swaps are currently only available through the Nullmask web app. Wallet-only mode supports transfers and withdrawals.


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