Incognito
Incognito Mode on BIM Exchange
Incognito Mode allows users to swap or bridge tokens without creating a direct on-chain link between the sending wallet and the receiving wallet. This feature is based on Bungee’s Incognito flow, powered by Houdini Swap.
What is Incognito Mode?
Incognito Mode brings a practical privacy layer to BIM Exchange. When enabled, the source wallet and the destination wallet are not directly linked on-chain. The user simply activates the option and performs the transaction through a flow that remains close to a normal swap or bridge experience. Bungee describes this as practical privacy rather than full anonymity.
Underlying Infrastructure
Incognito Mode is powered by Houdini Swap. Under the hood, transactions are routed through regulated centralized exchanges in order to break the direct on-chain link between the source and destination wallets. This is not based on encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, or on-chain mixing.
Compliance & KYC
Under normal circumstances, no KYC is required. However, transactions are subject to compliance screening, and additional checks or KYC may be triggered depending on jurisdiction or if a transaction is flagged. This means the feature should be presented as a compliance-aware privacy option, not as an anonymity tool.
Tracking Transactions
After submitting an Incognito transaction, the user receives an Order ID. Because the route is designed to remove the direct on-chain link between wallets, traditional block explorers will not show the full connection. The Order ID becomes the main reference for tracking the transaction. Bungee also notes that this information is stored locally in the browser in its app.
Timing and Execution
Execution time depends on the chains and assets involved. According to Bungee, most transactions complete within 10 to 30 minutes, and the UI should display an estimated time before the swap is confirmed. Some routes may also have minimum and maximum amount limits.
Important Clarification
Incognito Mode should not be presented as:
a mixer,
a Tornado Cash-style solution,
or a full anonymity system.
Bungee explicitly states that it relies on regulated intermediaries and provides practical unlinking on-chain, not absolute privacy.
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