Data Flow Diagram

🔄 Data Flow Diagram

Below is the end-to-end lifecycle of minting, transferring, and redeeming $pUSD.

ZEC Deposit → ZK Proof → ETH Verifier → Mint $pUSD → Cross-Chain Swaps → Redemption

🧭 Transaction Lifecycle

1. User deposits ZEC into Z-Shield Pool.

2. ZK circuit generates proof-of-collateral.

3. Proof is relayed to ETH Layer.

4. ETH verifier validates the proof.

5. $pUSD is minted to user wallet.

6. Users may swap, stake, or spend $pUSD.

7. To redeem, $pUSD burns → ZEC unlocked in shielded pool.

Visual Diagram (ASCII)

[User Wallet]
↓ Deposit
[Zcash Z-Shield Pool]
↓ ZK Proof
[Cross-Chain Relay]
↓
[ETH Verifier + Registry]
↓ Mint
[$pUSD in User Wallet]