PANews reported on March 18th that Shield, a privacy-first wallet built on the privacy-focused public blockchain Aleo, has been launched on iOS. This wallet supports private transfers, private stablecoins, and cross-chain exchanges, and users can now use it directly on their iPhones. Shield encrypts transaction records by default and verifies transactions using zero-knowledge proofs without revealing amounts, counterparties, or balances. Leveraging Aleo's programmable privacy capabilities, Shield also supports transfers to private stablecoins such as USDCx and USAD.

Aleo Network is a privacy-first infrastructure layer built for digital payments. Driven by zero-knowledge cryptography, Aleo combines end-to-end encryption with the programmability of smart contracts, bringing privacy, compliance, and scalability to stablecoins and blockchain-based financial systems. Headquartered in the United States and backed by top investors including a16z, SoftBank, and Coinbase Ventures, the Aleo Foundation focuses on advancing the development of next-generation secure on-chain financial infrastructure.