Getting Started

Want to try without real funds first? A public testnet is live at testnet.shield.human.tech .

Requirements

• Ethereum mainnet ETH for L1 gas
• Token to bridge (currently USDC)
• A supported wallet: MetaMask, any WalletConnect-compatible wallet, or WaaP

Steps

1. Go to shield.human.tech 
2. Connect your wallet
3. Complete identity verification (choose one):
   • Proof of Clean Hands (PoCH): Full verification (~5 minutes). Grants unlimited bridging. Requires government ID + liveness scan. Verify here 
   • Human Passport: Lighter option. Requires humanity score of 20+. Caps at 1,000 USDC equivalent per transaction. Check score 
4. Choose your mode:
   • Public mode: Tokens arrive as transparent, traceable assets on Aztec
   • Private mode: Tokens arrive as “Clean” tokens (e.g., cUSDC) on Aztec’s private layer
5. Bridge your tokens

Networks

• L1: Ethereum mainnet
• L2: Aztec v5 mainnet (deployment 5.0.0_2026-07-21)
• Live as of 2026-07-21