Introduction
Tari is an open-source, privacy-first blockchain protocol designed for issuing and exchanging digital assets like NFTs, event tickets, and loyalty points.
Created by developers who previously worked on Monero, Tari shares the same DNA: privacy, security, and decentralization.
This guide explores how MyZubster can integrate with Tari to:
Mint NFT skill badges
Verify skills and reputation on-chain
Enable private, decentralized governance
Create a portable reputation system
Why Tari?
Feature Benefit
Privacy by default Transaction amounts and addresses are hidden
Mimblewimble protocol Confidential transactions
Layer 2 scalability Thousands of transactions per second
Open-source Fully auditable and community-governed
Monero lineage Built by developers from the Monero project
Easy asset creation Anyone can mint NFTs, tickets, and loyalty points
The Tari Ecosystem
Tari consists of two main components:
1️⃣ Tari Base Layer (Mimblewimble)
Handles the core blockchain
Provides privacy and security
Uses Mimblewimble for confidential transactions
2️⃣ Tari Layer 2 (Digital Assets)
Supports NFTs, tickets, loyalty points
Enables smart contracts
Scalable for real-world applications
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Tari Architecture │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Layer 2: Digital Assets │ │
│ │ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ NFTs │ │ Tickets │ │ Loyalty Points │ │ │
│ │ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────────────────┘ │ │
│ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ Layer 1: Base Layer │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Mimblewimble Protocol │ │ │
│ │ │ Privacy, Security, Confidentiality │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
How MyZubster Integrates with Tari
1️⃣ NFT Skill Badges
Problem: Skills on MyZubster are stored in a central database. They are not verifiable or portable.
Solution with Tari:
Skills are minted as NFTs on the Tari blockchain
NFT metadata includes skill name, level, category, and verification status
Users can verify skills on-chain
Skills are portable – users can take them to other platforms
Flow:
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- User creates a skill in MyZubster
- Skill is verified (by tests, reviews, or peers)
- MyZubster calls the Tari smart contract
- Smart contract mints an NFT badge
- NFT badge is sent to the user's wallet
- User can now share their verified skill badge anywhere
NFT Metadata:
json
{
"name": "Node.js Developer Advanced",
"description": "Certified Node.js developer with 5 years of experience",
"attributes": {
"level": "advanced",
"rating": 4.8,
"reviews": 47,
"category": "programming",
"verified": true,
"issuedAt": "2026-07-21T10:00:00Z"
}
}
2️⃣ Private Payments with Monero + NFTs
Problem: Payments are private (Monero), but reputation is public.
Solution with Tari:
Payments remain in Monero (privacy)
Skill badges are NFTs on Tari (verifiable)
Reputation is built on-chain (transparent)
No conflict between privacy and transparency
Component Purpose
Monero Private payments
Tari NFTs Verifiable reputation
3️⃣ Smart Contract Governance
Problem: MyZubster is centralized – decisions are made by the development team.
Solution with Tari:
Users can hold Tari governance tokens
Token holders can propose and vote on platform decisions
Smart contracts execute approved changes automatically
The platform becomes community-governed
Governance Flow:
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- User holds Tari governance tokens
- User proposes a change (e.g., fee structure, new features)
- Community votes on the proposal
- Smart contract executes the approved change
- Platform evolves based on community decisions
4️⃣ Decentralized Identity (DID)
Problem: Users have no portable digital identity.
Solution with Tari:
Each user gets a Decentralized Identity (DID) on Tari
Skill badges are linked to the DID
Users can prove their identity and skills without revealing personal information
Identity is portable across platforms
DID Structure:
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did:tari:user:0x9f7...ae3
├── Name: "Daniel Ioni"
├── Skills: ["Node.js", "Monero", "DevOps"]
├── Badges: ["Node.js Developer Advanced", "Privacy Advocate"]
├── Reputation: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
└── Verified: true
5️⃣ Location Verification (Proof of Location)
Problem: Geolocation is needed but compromises privacy.
Solution with Tari:
Users generate a cryptographic proof of location
The proof is verified on Tari
A location badge NFT is minted
Users can prove they are in a specific zone without sharing exact coordinates
How it works:
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- App reads GPS locally (no server)
- App generates a hash of coordinates + challenge
- App signs the hash with the user's private key
- App sends the proof to the Tari smart contract
- Smart contract verifies the proof
- A location badge NFT is minted
- User can now show they are in the zone
Integration Architecture
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MyZubster + Tari Integration │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ User Interface │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ MyZubster │ │ Tari App │ │ Wallet │ │ │
│ │ │ Frontend │ │ Integration│ │ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │ │
│ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ Backend │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ MyZubster │ │ Tari RPC │ │ Tari Smart │ │ │
│ │ │ API │ │ Client │ │ Contracts │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │ │
│ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ Blockchain │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Tari Network │ │ │
│ │ │ ┌─────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ Base Layer │ │ Layer 2: NFTs │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ (Privacy) │ │ (Digital Assets) │ │ │ │
│ │ │ └─────────────┘ └──────────────────────┘ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Benefits of Tari Integration
Benefit Description
Decentralized Reputation Reputation is on-chain, not controlled by a central server
Portable Identity Users can prove their skills anywhere
Private by Default Transactions and identities are confidential
Community Governance Users decide the future of the platform
Verifiable Trust Skill badges are cryptographically verifiable
Scalable Tari's Layer 2 supports thousands of transactions
🔗 Links
MyZubster: https://myzubster.com
Tor onion: http://olqcnbdlt35k2stmmwvzhvuetu2fc4us2jnn5wg6y6wlcddihfmdomid.onion
GitHub: https://github.com/DanielIoni-creator/MyZubsterGateway
Dev.to: https://dev.to/danielioni
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ioni-62b2b9423/
Tari: https://tari.com
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