Salvium (SAL) is a proof-of-work privacy blockchain that applies CryptoNote techniques—ring signatures, stealth addresses and confidential amounts—together with a compliance-aware design. It targets ~120-second blocks and uses RandomX mining. Emission follows a Monero-style schedule that approaches ~184.4 million SAL before a perpetual tail emission of 3 SAL per block. The protocol introduces CARROT addressing and a dual-scalar ring signature (T-CLSAG) to support optional return and disclosure flows without default on-chain surveillance. SPARC enables recipients to reject and return funds via an encrypted path, while extended view keys allow selective, user-consented transparency. The network includes native staking that currently distributes 20% of block rewards with an estimated ~21,600-block (~30-day) lock-up, and outlines mechanisms (asynchronous transactions and handling of transactional imbalances) intended to underpin future private financial features.
Salvium is a privacy-focused proof-of-work blockchain that uses CryptoNote-style primitives (ring signatures, stealth addresses and confidential amounts) with a compliance-aware design. It targets ~120-second blocks and RandomX mining. Supply follows a Monero-like curve that reaches ~184.4 million SAL before a perpetual tail emission of 3 SAL per block. The protocol introduces CARROT addressing and a dual-scalar ring signature variant (T-CLSAG) to enable optional return and disclosure flows without default on-chain surveillance. The network also supports native staking that currently distributes 20% of block rewards, with an estimated lock-up of ~21,600 blocks (~30 days).
Private payments: Conceals sender, receiver and amounts by default using ring signatures, stealth addresses and confidential amounts.
Compliance-aware settlement: SPARC enables recipients (e.g., service providers) to reject and return funds through an encrypted return path. Extended view keys allow selective, user-consented disclosure when required.
Staking: Participants can stake SAL to receive a share of block rewards during current phases; future phases are planned to emphasise fee-based returns.
Foundations for private finance: Mechanisms such as asynchronous transactions and handling of transactional imbalances are intended to support private staking, payment channels and other financial features.