# Private Zones

## Overview

Zones are private, account-scoped chains on [Tempo](https://tempo.xyz). Each zone is an isolated
execution environment that keeps balances, transfers, and history invisible to the public chain while
remaining interoperable with Tempo Mainnet, other zones, and shared liquidity. Funds enter a zone by
depositing from Mainnet and leave by withdrawing back to it.

[See the Tempo Zones specification](https://docs.tempo.xyz/protocol/zones)

:::warning
Tempo Zones are in early development and available on Tempo Testnet only. Expect breaking changes and
do not use them in production.
:::

## See More

<Cards>
  <Card icon="lucide:plug" title="Connect to a Zone" description="Authenticate a Viem client with a zone before reading state." to="/tempo/guides/zones/connect" />

  <Card icon="lucide:arrow-down-to-line" title="Deposit to a Zone" description="Move stablecoins from Tempo Mainnet into a zone." to="/tempo/guides/zones/deposit" />

  <Card icon="lucide:arrow-up-from-line" title="Withdraw from a Zone" description="Move stablecoins from a zone back to Tempo Mainnet." to="/tempo/guides/zones/withdraw" />

  <Card icon="lucide:book-open" title="Tempo Docs: Zones" description="The full Tempo Zones protocol specification." to="https://docs.tempo.xyz/protocol/zones" />
</Cards>