Nillion, the blind computation network, announces its planned integration with Aptos, a leading Move-based blockchain platform. This collaboration introduces Nillion’s blind storage and computation to Aptos, which will significantly expand capabilities for developers and enable all current applications on the Aptos network to benefit from enhanced privacy features.
Nillion’s focus is to address one of the most pressing challenges in both Web2 and Web3: protecting user privacy and maintaining data sovereignty. Integrating Nillion’s Blind Computation into Aptos will empower developers to build dApps that can securely handle any and every kind of sensitive data. This is especially useful for sectors where privacy is paramount, including decentralized finance, gaming, and supply chain management.
“Collaborating with Aptos and venturing into the Move ecosystem is a pivotal moment for Nillion. We’re introducing advanced privacy features that will not only complement Aptos’ existing strengths, but will also give developers the tools to unlock a whole new design space for dApps that can incorporate and handle highly sensitive data,” said Alex Page, CEO and Co-Founder of Nillion. “This integration is another step towards the future we’re building: where people and businesses can interact with confidence, knowing their data is secure.”
Aptos stands out in the blockchain landscape through its use of the Move programming language, which treats assets as first-class citizens. Digital tokens, for instance, are programmed as resources that cannot be accidentally copied or deleted. This design integrates privacy directly into asset types, offering fine-grained control over individual assets and improving efficiency in private asset management. Adding Nillion’s blind computation and storage introduces a new layer of privacy – enabling Aptos-based dApps to store and process arbitrary data privately and securely.
“Integrating Nillion’s privacy features into the Aptos network reinforces our commitment to fostering an environment for builders to leverage private storage and computation. Combining the full power of Move’s resource-oriented programming with contributions from core Aptos engineers to create protocol-level privacy is a significant leap forward for the ecosystem,” said Bashar Lazaar, Head of Grants & Ecosystem at Aptos Foundation.
The integration is set to transform the Aptos ecosystem by enabling developers to build privacy-preserving applications that cater to real-world needs. DeFi users could benefit from private trade execution or hidden liquidation vaults, while supply chains could enhance transparency without compromising sensitive data. Individuals and organizations will be able to share and process data without leaking anything about the underlying data, unlocking new design space in healthcare, finance, and other industries. Additionally, Nillion’s blind computation technology could ensure that user interactions with Aptos-customized AI models remain completely private.
About Nillion
Nillion is humanity’s first Blind Computer. It is powered by a decentralized network of nodes that enables “Blind Computation” through the coordination and orchestration of privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) such as multi-party computation (MPC) and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). Nillion believes Blind Computation will become the internet’s base layer for all private data. Learn more at https://nillion.com/
About Aptos Network
Aptos is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain. Aptos’ breakthrough technology and programming language, Move, are designed to evolve, improve performance and strengthen user safeguards. Please visit https://www.aptosfoundation.
About Aptos Labs
Aptos Labs, co-founded by Mo Shaikh and Avery Ching, is dedicated to creating better network tooling and seamless usability to bring the benefits of decentralization to the masses. They have raised over $400M from industry-leading investors, including a16z, Jump Crypto, Apollo Global, Franklin Templeton, Dragonfly, PayPal Ventures and Coinbase Ventures.