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# 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.