Forus addresses the **privacy problem** inherent in the Ethereum ecosystem, where transparent blockchain transactions can expose users’ identities and financial activities. Traditional methods of sending and receiving funds make wallet addresses publicly traceable, posing risks of financial profiling, identity exposure, and potential security vulnerabilities.

Our solution uses **stealth addresses** with **elliptic curve cryptography (ECDH)**, allowing users to receive funds anonymously. Unlike existing privacy tools like Tornado Cash , Railgun and monero, which can be complex and costly, Forus offers a more **user-friendly and cost-effective approach** by enabling users to generate unique cryptographic links for each transaction. This ensures that no real wallet addresses are exposed, while also maintaining compatibility with Ethereum's infrastructure.

Additionally, Forus introduces a **relayer mechanism** that allows users to withdraw funds from stealth address in **ERC20 tokens**, removing the need to hold ETH. This improves the user experience compared to existing solutions that require ETH for transactions, thus reducing friction and making the system more accessible to everyday users.