What exactly is Nillion?

Nillion is "a blind computation network that allows data storage and computation without decryption."

Blind computation is a type of cryptographic computing technology that allows data owners to delegate computation to third parties without revealing the original data, obtaining correct computation results while the third party cannot see or infer the input content.

Blind computation is a key technology. Safely handling private data is an important requirement for network services, and the key difference between Web2 and Web3 lies in the "scope of accessible data". Web2 operates on private databases, limiting the exposure of personal information, while the transparency of Web3's blockchain allows for universal access to on-chain data.

Nillion's unique ability to compute data without decryption offers new possibilities for handling sensitive data. Nillion aims to address not only Web3 challenges but also a broader range of potential specific use cases.

👉 For example, AI agents:

To enable AI to serve as a personal assistant for handling individual daily tasks, it needs access to highly private data. Without blind computation, there are almost no secure methods to train AI on personal data. Thus, Nillion's blind computation could become the key infrastructure for perfectly personalized AI assistants.

The Nillion ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with significant progress in foundational platforms and innovative applications dedicated to building a network in this space. Leading AI infrastructure platforms (such as Virtuals, Capx, Ritual, and Skillful) have signed agreements or committed to integrate Nillion. In terms of applications, end-user solutions such as Pindora (personal social agent), Fulcra (agent health advisor), and Space of Mind (agent mental health advisor) are actively building on Nillion to develop their applications.

👉 Data Market (Data-to-Earn)

Individuals create vast amounts of data through daily digital interactions, but this information is often locked in isolated centralized databases. Nillion provides an underlying privacy infrastructure that allows individuals to integrate their data and maintain true ownership while enabling potential buyers to safely analyze and utilize this data.

This innovative approach opens up new possibilities for the data market, allowing benefits from the ever-expanding data economy without sacrificing control over personal information.