Enclaive enables businesses to secure their data and IP in a hybrid multi-cloud environment through accessible confidential computing

Enclaive

The need for solid data security Cloud computing is one of the most exciting innovations provided by the Information Technology Industry in the last decades. With the provisioning of computing infrastructure consisting of infinite computing and storage and network capacity, the operation of software has fundamentally changed: Companies can now build on infrastructure without being responsible for running it themselves. They simply purchase only the capacity they actually need when they need it. This flexibility, coupled with easy scalability, comes with cost savings. Instead of using costly resources to maintain their own on-site data center, cloud computing allows companies to focus on what sets them apart, their products and services. However, the move to the cloud has been a bumpy road regarding security and data protection. Today’s more sophisticated clients will ask what underlying technology is used, who owns the license and the intellectual property, or can this license be invalidated by any government. In other words, to what extent can I trust this service? When it comes to data: how is it secured, who owns it, who has access to it, especially under what circumstances, and under which jurisdiction? Confidential Containers explained With technical solution has become a reality to separate the provision of the compute infrastructure from the actual use of the infrastructure, as well as to be able to prove compliance with data regulations protection information and IP. Technically, the separation is realized by utilizing the technology, which, in simple terms, executes applications in a secure and trustworthy, and encrypted black box, so that the cloud provider cannot see any of the code and/or data being processed. The truly innovative aspect of the technology is that not only the storage ("data in rest") or transport ("data in transit"), but for the first time also the processing of the data is always intransparent ("data in use"). This isolates the data processing from the operating system and the applications running on it. During processing, neither the (cloud) service provider, administrator, nor a (compromising) third party has access to the data. Confidential Cloud Computing, a Confidential Compute Container This container technology is not new and is an indispensable part of cloud computing. A container is the most essential component of a cloud application. In its simplest form, it is an application. Containers can be efficiently started, stopped, or migrated and composed. A Confidential Container differs from a normal container in that it is encrypted and authenticated. Applications are started in an enclave. For this purpose, the CPU reserves an area of physical memory before the boot process. A process that the operating system loads into the area are encrypted by the CPU. Only the CPU knows the key, which is freshly generated after each boot process derived from a unique hardware key. The TPM property of the CPU protects the key from extraction. Another innovation of Confidential Containers is that they can be authenticated. The author of the container signs the image. This means that containers not only have an identity but can also be easily standardized and certified. In a nutshell: Enclaive’s core project: “The Base” Enclaive has come up with a series of ready-to-use and easy-to-implement confidential containers for the most used open-source stack out there. We build easy-to-use containers with the extra power that the container application is full memory encrypted at any moment in time during execution and can also prove its confidential state to a third party. Our “base” is a fully managed container registry, that helps you store, manage and deploy containers easily and wherever you need. We cover everything from database, to data-in-use and analytics. And the beauty of it is that you do not need to worry about how to operate your own containers or about the underlying infrastructure. What exactly is included in “the base”? Web Servers Easily and reliably host a website for your business, organization, or project while retaining complete control over your site’s underlying infrastructure. Enclaive gives you flexible options to shield your website and deal with the privacy challenges of your customers. Development Runtimes Create and execute your applications in a secure and shielded way. Enclaive provides flexible encrypted containers sized for any application, industry-leading performance, and predictable pricing. Data-in-use/Encrypting DBs Build and release faster with scalable store products on-premise or in the cloud. Enclaive provides encrypted database solutions meeting the privacy needs of your business and makes sure customer data — the most valuable asset — find a protective place. Content Management Systems / eCommerce Sell your product with ready-to-use eCommerce platforms. Enclaive provides modular content management and eCommerce platforms suited for any B2B and B2C application, industry-leading price to performance, and security and privacy to shield customer data and the reputation of your business. Analytics Derive new value and business opportunities from sensitive data assets that were previously not possible. Enclaive provides GDPR/CCPR-compliant processing of data and protects the intellectual property of models. Share business data with any neuronal network without leaking business information. Shield trained networks from intellectual property infringement while running on your customers’ premises neither revealing any information about the network nor allowing to copy and replicate the network and data. IoT/Edge Computing Build and release faster with scalable IoT messaging products in the cloud. Enclaive provides flexible containers sized for any application, industry-leading communication protocols for enterprise-ready performance, and the highest level of cybersecurity. So to sum up: why should you use our Confidential Containers instead of the “vanilla” version” The following benefits come for free with the confidential version of our containers: A Confidential Container gives data the safest place an application/database can give going beyond encryption ("data at rest") It provides a significantly reduced attack surface thanks to hardware-based memory protection. At any moment in time, the microservices in the confidential containers processing the data, storing data in the SQL database, and forwarding the data to other microservices are protected. Neither enclaive nor the hosting provider can inspect the data. Hardened security against memory dumps, query, and user de-anonymization including kernel-space exploits, malicious and accidental privilege attacks, exploits, and other "root" attacks using the corruption of the application to infiltrate your network and system insider UEFI firmware Runs on any hosting environment irrespectively of geo-location and complies with privacy export regulations, such as Schrems-II GDPR/CCPA compliant processing ("data in use") of user data in the cloud as data is anonymized thanks to the enclave About ENCLAIVE enclaive is a deep-tech high-growth technology company working on solving some of the most challenging and interesting technology projects around confidential computing. We strongly believe confidential computing is a game-changing technology that is key to cloud computing's mass adoption. Enclaive answers the essential question: “Why should I trust a cloud.”

Cloud Data Security and the Need for Confidential Containers

Protecting sensitive information throughout the development lifecycle is no easy feat. Aptible Enclave, a pivotal component of the Aptible platform, offers a compelling solution. In this article, we will explore how Aptible Enclave takes data security to the next level by providing a secure infrastructure for database management in processes. DevOps Security with Aptible Enclave Ensuring that sensitive information remains secure throughout the entire development cycle can be challenging. This is where Aptible Enclave steps in to bridge the gap between DevOps and data security. Core features of Aptible Enclave: . Aptible Enclave offers a secure platform for managing databases, which are often repositories of highly sensitive information. It ensures that data is protected at rest and in transit, reducing the risk of data breaches and leaks. Secure Database Management . Enclave leverages encryption to secure data both at rest and in transit. This means that even if a malicious actor gains access to the underlying infrastructure or network, the data remains encrypted and unreadable without the proper decryption keys. End-to-End Encryption . Enclave provides robust access control mechanisms to limit who can access the data and what actions they can perform. This fine-grained control helps prevent unauthorized access and potential security incidents. Access Control . Enclave allows you to define and enforce security policies for your databases. This automation ensures that security best practices are consistently followed, reducing the chances of human error. Automated Security Policies . Aptible Enclave is designed with compliance in mind, making it easier for organizations to meet regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2. It also offers auditing capabilities to track and monitor activities related to your data. Compliance and Auditing . Enclave seamlessly integrates with your DevOps workflow, making it easy to incorporate secure data management practices into your application development and deployment processes. Code Integration Code examples to understand the impact: To better understand the impact of Aptible Enclave, let's consider some code examples: # Setting up a secure connection to an Enclave-managed database
import aptible

# Define your Enclave credentials
enclave_credentials = {
    "access_key_id": "your-access-key",
    "secret_access_key": "your-secret-key",
}

# Connect to your Enclave database
db = aptible.enclave.Database(
    id="your-database-id",
    credentials=enclave_credentials
)

# Now, you can interact with your database securely
result = db.execute("SELECT * FROM sensitive_data") In this example, we use the Aptible Enclave Python library to establish a secure connection to an Enclave-managed database. The code ensures that data access is properly authenticated and encrypted. Isolation and encryption Aptible Enclave isolates databases from external access, providing an additional layer of security. Moreover, data in transit and at rest is encrypted to protect it from unauthorized access. Here's an example of isolating a database with Aptible Enclave: version: "2"
services:
  web:
    image: your-app-image:latest
  database:
    image: aptible/database:postgresql-14
    command: postgres -D /data
    volumes:
      - /var/data
    ports:
      - "5432:5432" In this example, we define a service for a database that uses Aptible Enclave. It specifies the image, the command, and the volume, isolating the database and encrypting the data. Automated backups and failover Data backups are crucial for data recovery and business continuity. Aptible Enclave offers automated backup processes to minimize the risk of data loss. Additionally, it supports automated failover, ensuring the high availability of databases. Here's an example of configuring automated backups in : Aptible Enclave version: "2"
services:
  web:
    image: your-app-image:latest
  database:
    image: aptible/database:postgresql-14
    command: postgres -D /data
    volumes:
      - /var/data
    ports:
      - "5432:5432"
  backups:
    image: aptible/database:backups In this example, we introduce a service dedicated to backups, ensuring that data is protected and can be restored as needed. Compliance features For organizations in regulated industries, compliance is non-negotiable. Aptible Enclave simplifies compliance management through features like automated compliance checks, audit logging, and detailed reporting. Here's an example of defining compliance checks in Aptible Enclave: version: "2"
comply:
  containers:
    - name: web
      command:
        - "bundle"
        - "exec"
        - "rails"
        - "server"
      env:
        - name: RAILS_ENV
          value: production
      ports:
        - 3000 In this example, we define compliance checks for a web service, ensuring that the application adheres to regulatory standards. Scalability Aptible Enclave allows for seamless database scaling to accommodate application demands. As your application grows, you can adjust the database infrastructure with confidence, knowing that data security remains intact. Here's an example of scaling a database with Aptible Enclave: version: "2"
services:
  web:
    image: your-app-image:latest
  database:
    image: aptible/database:postgresql-14
    command: postgres -D /data
    volumes:
      - /var/data
    ports:
      - "5432:5432"
    scale:
      count: 3 In this example, we specify a scale count of 3, indicating that the database can be scaled to accommodate the growing application load securely. Conclusion Aptible Enclave is a powerful solution that enhances data security in DevOps. By providing a secure infrastructure for database management it allows organizations to embrace the speed and agility of without sacrificing the protection of sensitive data. In many industries where data security and compliance are non-negotiable, Aptible Enclave becomes a critical tool for success. DevOps practices

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Since your private keys never leave the KMS HSM, you don't have to worry about seed phrase or device vulnerabilities. And if you forget your password, you can recover it seamlessly through your own self-hosted Amazon Cognito server supporting MFA via SMS, email, and soon, passkeys. The Llavero Wallet Some weeks ago I made Llavero Wallet-a self-service solution that gives you complete control over your digital keys and assets-public. “Llavero” means “keyring” in Spanish, and this wallet lives up to its name by providing you with the tools you need to secure your digital world. This initial MVP release is aimed at technical users for now. However, I need feedback from knowledgeable people to improve and simplify things for a broader audience down the road. So I’m hoping this generates interest from potential contributors. Love the problem: Effortless Secure Self-Custody Let’s be real — managing your own keys in a completely secure way is hard work. Understanding and mitigating all the hardware, software, and seed phrase vulnerabilities requires a huge investment of time and effort that most people can’t make. For regular users, it’s a daunting prospect to have a cold hardware wallet stored in a safe somewhere, paper backups, and detailed instructions for loved ones on what to do if something happens to you. They understandably fear losing keys, getting robbed, or messing up backup procedures. It’s not a very user-friendly or reassuring solution for daily digital asset use. People are used to the simplicity and safety nets of modern online banking — recovering passwords via MFA, bio-metrics, simple KYC processes, and having some recourse if things go wrong. Self-custody needs to be effortless while maintaining privacy and true ownership. How it Works Llavero Wallet provides a self-custodial and secure way to manage your cryptocurrency assets through a user-friendly cloud infrastructure deployed using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). It sets up a Next.js frontend hosted on Amazon CloudFront (Content Delivery Network), with the backend powered by Lambda functions, and data storage using Amazon DynamoDB and S3. The core is the AWS Key Management Service (KMS), a cloud HSM that generates and safeguards your private keys. KMS acts as a dedicated hardware wallet in the cloud, ensuring your keys never leave its hardened enclave. For authentication, Llavero uses Amazon Cognito to provide a self-hosted user directory supporting MFA via SMS, email, and soon passkey. The transaction signing workflow is: Initiate transaction on Llavero frontend


Request signature from Cognito for MFA


Verify MFA (SMS, email, authenticator)


Provide MFA confirmation to frontend


Frontend requests KMS to sign transaction


KMS signs transaction and sends to blockchain


Transaction confirmation relayed back By utilizing AWS free tiers for services like CloudFront, DynamoDB, S3, Cognito and KMS, the entire Llavero infrastructure has a recurring cost of only around $1 monthly for an individual. Future roadmap: Enable installation across multiple clouds and personal hardware using cryptographic techniques like Shamir secret sharing or multi-party computation (MPC) to split and reconstruct the private key across a decentralized web of nodes without any single point of control. The goal is an effortless way to deploy resilient, censorship-resistant and vendor-agnostic self-custodial infrastructure tailored to desired security posture. Llavero Wallet quick demo: https://youtu.be/J8gbE7SFlyU?si=DDWWeaPJDBembOCO&embedable=true Finding a Niche “blockchain purists” people who truly grok self-custody likely won’t ever trust a cloud-based product like Llavero Wallet. They already have a hardware wallet like Ledger stashed in a safe, stamped backups in safe deposit boxes, and a thoroughly documented dead man’s switch set up with their family. For them, a dedicated offline cold wallet is the only acceptable way. And you know what? They’re not wrong. A hardware wallet hidden in a secure home location is exceedingly safe in general. It’s about as robust as physical security gets. But…that’s just not a viable solution for most regular people doing daily digital life and asset management. If you set everything up correctly with a hardware wallet, the hassles and key vulnerability risks are still pretty high for a blockchain newbie. So Llavero’s niche will be tricky to find at first. I’m hoping it resonates with blockchain newbies, plus tech-savvy folks who want self-custody without the super hardline approach. Easing the UX while maintaining robust security. My Long-Term Vision I believe every individual should have seamless access to their own sovereign personal infrastructure stack — a resilient service stack that’s essentially effortless to use and own. In the coming AI era, cyber-security will become even more crucial as threats evolve. And like physical security, favoring isolation reduces risk from cascading mass attacks. Each person having their own fully isolated stack makes systematic compromise far more difficult. Here’s the high-level road-map for getting there: AWS Installation — Really cheap self-hosted cloud with SaaS companies removed. This is Llavero’s first MVP version.
Agnostic Cloud — The ability for users to easily migrate between different cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud etc.
Censorship Resistance — Supporting a multi-provider, multi-PaaS/SaaS architecture. Using novel crypto techniques like Shamir’s Secret Sharing or multi-party computation to split trust.
Hardware Backups — Mixing cloud services with owned local hardware like Raspberry Pis or repurposed old cellphones/laptops.
Family & Friends Network — Extending trust to a decentralized web of people you trust, for ultimate redundancy and resilience. Today, cloud and software costs are already very inexpensive, and in the following years they will continue dropping towards zero cost as these technologies become further commoditized. Truly sovereign personal infrastructure should be free or ultra-low cost for everyone. Join Llavero Llavero represents my first step toward that vision of individual empowerment and effortless self-sovereign security. It’s my attempt to make AWS’s powerful KMS accessible and self-custodial for people. I hope you’ll check it out, provide feedback, and consider contributing your skills! I’m aiming to have over 10 people engaged in conversations about contributing code, security expertise, QA testing, or architectural input within the next few weeks. Let’s work together to make truly effortless self-custody a reality — bringing enterprise-grade security and privacy to the people. The vault for the people. https://llavero.app https://github.com/llaverowallet/llavero Since your private keys never leave the KMS HSM, you don't have to worry about seed phrase or device vulnerabilities. And if you forget your password, you can recover it seamlessly through your own self-hosted Amazon Cognito server supporting MFA via SMS, email, and soon, passkeys. Since your private keys never leave the KMS HSM, you don't have to worry about seed phrase or device vulnerabilities. And if you forget your password, you can recover it seamlessly through your own self-hosted Amazon Cognito server supporting MFA via SMS, email, and soon, passkeys. Since your private keys never leave the KMS HSM, you don't have to worry about seed phrase or device vulnerabilities. And if you forget your password, you can recover it seamlessly through your own self-hosted Amazon Cognito server supporting MFA via SMS, email, and soon, passkeys. The Llavero Wallet Some weeks ago I made Llavero Wallet-a self-service solution that gives you complete control over your digital keys and assets-public. “Llavero” means “keyring” in Spanish, and this wallet lives up to its name by providing you with the tools you need to secure your digital world. This initial MVP release is aimed at technical users for now. However, I need feedback from knowledgeable people to improve and simplify things for a broader audience down the road. So I’m hoping this generates interest from potential contributors. Love the problem: Effortless Secure Self-Custody Love the problem: Effortless Secure Self-Custody Let’s be real — managing your own keys in a completely secure way is hard work. Understanding and mitigating all the hardware, software, and seed phrase vulnerabilities requires a huge investment of time and effort that most people can’t make. For regular users, it’s a daunting prospect to have a cold hardware wallet stored in a safe somewhere, paper backups, and detailed instructions for loved ones on what to do if something happens to you. They understandably fear losing keys, getting robbed, or messing up backup procedures. It’s not a very user-friendly or reassuring solution for daily digital asset use. People are used to the simplicity and safety nets of modern online banking — recovering passwords via MFA, bio-metrics, simple KYC processes, and having some recourse if things go wrong. Self-custody needs to be effortless while maintaining privacy and true ownership. How it Works Llavero Wallet provides a self-custodial and secure way to manage your cryptocurrency assets through a user-friendly cloud infrastructure deployed using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). It sets up a Next.js frontend hosted on Amazon CloudFront (Content Delivery Network), with the backend powered by Lambda functions, and data storage using Amazon DynamoDB and S3. The core is the AWS Key Management Service (KMS), a cloud HSM that generates and safeguards your private keys. KMS acts as a dedicated hardware wallet in the cloud, ensuring your keys never leave its hardened enclave. For authentication, Llavero uses Amazon Cognito to provide a self-hosted user directory supporting MFA via SMS, email, and soon passkey. The transaction signing workflow is: The transaction signing workflow is: Initiate transaction on Llavero frontend Request signature from Cognito for MFA Verify MFA (SMS, email, authenticator) Provide MFA confirmation to frontend Frontend requests KMS to sign transaction KMS signs transaction and sends to blockchain Transaction confirmation relayed back Initiate transaction on Llavero frontend Initiate transaction on Llavero frontend Request signature from Cognito for MFA Request signature from Cognito for MFA Verify MFA (SMS, email, authenticator) Verify MFA (SMS, email, authenticator) Provide MFA confirmation to frontend Provide MFA confirmation to frontend Frontend requests KMS to sign transaction Frontend requests KMS to sign transaction KMS signs transaction and sends to blockchain KMS signs transaction and sends to blockchain Transaction confirmation relayed back Transaction confirmation relayed back By utilizing AWS free tiers for services like CloudFront, DynamoDB, S3, Cognito and KMS, the entire Llavero infrastructure has a recurring cost of only around $1 monthly for an individual. Future roadmap: Enable installation across multiple clouds and personal hardware using cryptographic techniques like Shamir secret sharing or multi-party computation (MPC) to split and reconstruct the private key across a decentralized web of nodes without any single point of control. The goal is an effortless way to deploy resilient, censorship-resistant and vendor-agnostic self-custodial infrastructure tailored to desired security posture. Llavero Wallet quick demo: https://youtu.be/J8gbE7SFlyU?si=DDWWeaPJDBembOCO&embedable=true https://youtu.be/J8gbE7SFlyU?si=DDWWeaPJDBembOCO&embedable=true Finding a Niche Finding a Niche “blockchain purists” people who truly grok self-custody likely won’t ever trust a cloud-based product like Llavero Wallet. They already have a hardware wallet like Ledger stashed in a safe, stamped backups in safe deposit boxes, and a thoroughly documented dead man’s switch set up with their family. For them, a dedicated offline cold wallet is the only acceptable way. And you know what? They’re not wrong. A hardware wallet hidden in a secure home location is exceedingly safe in general. It’s about as robust as physical security gets. But…that’s just not a viable solution for most regular people doing daily digital life and asset management. If you set everything up correctly with a hardware wallet, the hassles and key vulnerability risks are still pretty high for a blockchain newbie. So Llavero’s niche will be tricky to find at first. I’m hoping it resonates with blockchain newbies, plus tech-savvy folks who want self-custody without the super hardline approach. Easing the UX while maintaining robust security. My Long-Term Vision I believe every individual should have seamless access to their own sovereign personal infrastructure stack — a resilient service stack that’s essentially effortless to use and own. In the coming AI era, cyber-security will become even more crucial as threats evolve. And like physical security, favoring isolation reduces risk from cascading mass attacks. Each person having their own fully isolated stack makes systematic compromise far more difficult. Here’s the high-level road-map for getting there: Here’s the high-level road-map for getting there: AWS Installation — Really cheap self-hosted cloud with SaaS companies removed. This is Llavero’s first MVP version. Agnostic Cloud — The ability for users to easily migrate between different cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud etc. Censorship Resistance — Supporting a multi-provider, multi-PaaS/SaaS architecture. Using novel crypto techniques like Shamir’s Secret Sharing or multi-party computation to split trust. Hardware Backups — Mixing cloud services with owned local hardware like Raspberry Pis or repurposed old cellphones/laptops. Family & Friends Network — Extending trust to a decentralized web of people you trust, for ultimate redundancy and resilience. AWS Installation — Really cheap self-hosted cloud with SaaS companies removed. This is Llavero’s first MVP version. AWS Installation Agnostic Cloud — The ability for users to easily migrate between different cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud etc. Agnostic Cloud Censorship Resistance — Supporting a multi-provider, multi-PaaS/SaaS architecture. Using novel crypto techniques like Shamir’s Secret Sharing or multi-party computation to split trust. Censorship Resistance Hardware Backups — Mixing cloud services with owned local hardware like Raspberry Pis or repurposed old cellphones/laptops. Hardware Backups Family & Friends Network — Extending trust to a decentralized web of people you trust, for ultimate redundancy and resilience. Family & Friends Network Today, cloud and software costs are already very inexpensive, and in the following years they will continue dropping towards zero cost as these technologies become further commoditized. Truly sovereign personal infrastructure should be free or ultra-low cost for everyone. Join Llavero Llavero represents my first step toward that vision of individual empowerment and effortless self-sovereign security. It’s my attempt to make AWS’s powerful KMS accessible and self-custodial for people. I hope you’ll check it out, provide feedback, and consider contributing your skills! I’m aiming to have over 10 people engaged in conversations about contributing code, security expertise, QA testing, or architectural input within the next few weeks. Let’s work together to make truly effortless self-custody a reality — bringing enterprise-grade security and privacy to the people. The vault for the people. https://llavero.app https://llavero.app https://github.com/llaverowallet/llavero https://github.com/llaverowallet/llavero

Introducing Llavero: The $1 Hardware Wallet!

Llavero উপস্থাপন করা হচ্ছে: $1 হার্ডওয়্যার ওয়ালেট!

Wir stellen vor: Llavero: Die 1-Dollar-Hardware-Wallet!

Presentamos Llavero: ¡La billetera de hardware de $1!

Présentation de Llavero : le portefeuille matériel à 1 $ !

लावेरो का परिचय: $1 हार्डवेयर वॉलेट!

Llavero のご紹介: 1 ドルのハードウェア ウォレット!

Llavero 소개: $1 하드웨어 지갑!

Apresentando Llavero: a carteira de hardware de US$ 1!

Представляем Llavero: аппаратный кошелек за 1 доллар!

Llavero'yla Tanışın: 1 Dolarlık Donanım Cüzdanı!

Giới thiệu Llavero: Ví phần cứng trị giá $1!

推出 Llavero：1 美元硬件钱包！

The idea behind the Internet of Value (IoV) is that , with the help of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. money should be able to be sent as quickly as information This change is similar to how the internet changed the way people share knowledge. The internet made it possible to instantly send and receive information around the world. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain aim to do the same for value, making transactions faster and more transparent without the need for middlemen. Decentralized Payment Protocols in the Internet of Value Decentralized payment protocols are an interesting shift in how we handle digital transactions. Instead of relying on centralized systems or sticking with the isolated nature of traditional blockchains, these protocols aim to streamline things by cutting out the middleman and allowing transactions to happen directly between peers. The idea is pretty simple: decentralized payment protocols use a network of nodes to verify and validate transactions instead of a single authority overseeing transactions. This decentralized approach contrasts with traditional systems, where banks or other central entities usually handle transaction processing, often leading to delays and extra costs. What's intriguing is how these protocols are designed to work across different blockchains, a big departure from how things typically operate. This interoperability means you can move your assets between various networks more seamlessly without relying on third-party exchanges or complex conversions. Security is also a key consideration. While some systems heavily depend on smart contracts to enforce transaction terms, decentralized payment protocols take a different route, aiming for simplicity and robustness. They use advanced cryptographic techniques and consensus algorithms to ensure secure and reliable transactions. How Decentralized Payment Protocols Work Within the IoV Decentralized payment systems make it possible for money to be sent quickly and easily across the internet by leveraging blockchain technology. They are also pretty versatile, catering to different needs, including the integration of cryptocurrency payments for businesses. Below are some examples of decentralized payment platforms and how they enable the transfer of value across different use cases. How RippleNet Enables Cross-Border Payment Solutions RippleNet is a platform that enhances cross-border payment efficiency through its  messaging, settlement, and foreign exchange (FX) management features. One of the essential aspects of RippleNet is RippleNet Home, which streamlines management tasks across the network. Users can initiate and monitor payments, troubleshoot issues, analyze payment execution, manage accounts and user profiles, and retrieve API credentials, among other functionalities. RippleNet Home is a centralized hub for overseeing various aspects of business operations within the RippleNet ecosystem. On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) is a liquidity solution offered by RippleNet. It enables instant settlement without needing pre-funded capital in destination markets. ODL facilitates real-time settlement of payment funds, access to global payout rails, upfront visibility of fees, and automatic payout to beneficiaries' bank accounts, enhancing the efficiency and transparency of cross-border transactions. RippleNet's flexibility, particularly with ODL integration, caters to diverse customer needs across multiple use cases. Payment service providers can leverage ODL for cross-border remittances, while fintech companies can facilitate business-to-business transactions for small-to-medium enterprises. Additionally, corporations can utilize ODL for internal treasury payments to accounts in foreign countries, optimizing liquidity management and reducing transaction costs. Various transaction types are supported within the RippleNet ecosystem, each tailored to specific use cases. Individual payments involve settling individual customer or business payments using ODL, with XRP funding the sender wallet and recipients receiving fiat payouts in receive markets. Bulk funding allows instant topping up of sender positions with receivers, facilitating efficient remittances and B2B payments. Internal treasury transactions enable intra-company transfers for customers with accounts in foreign countries, streamlining cross-border treasury operations. How Kima Enables Asset Transfers without Smart Contracts Kima facilitates asset transfers across various blockchain networks and traditional bank accounts, employing a specialized chain designed for direct transactions with the source and destination networks or banks. Unlike relying on smart contracts, which can be susceptible to exploits, Kima ensures the security of sensitive funds in transit by utilizing proven technologies such as Threshold Signature Schemes (TSS) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) like Intel SGX, which have demonstrated resilience in real-world scenarios. In its approach to settlement security, Kima adopts a straightforward principle: if assets aren't present in a vulnerable environment, they can't be compromised. This philosophy drives Kima's avoidance of smart contracts, oracles, and external relayers, eliminating potential points of failure. Instead, Kima's technical framework comprises three key components: External Accounts (EOAs), TSS and TEEs, and Efficient Liquidity Management (LiMa). EOAs serve as native blockchain wallets acting as pools, enhancing security by eliminating the need for smart contracts across every blockchain and mitigating vulnerabilities associated with cross-contract messaging. TSS and TEEs enable secure key sharing among parties without direct exposure, bolstering the system's resilience against critical compromises. Additionally, Kima employs a Liquidity Management algorithm to optimize the distribution of assets across pools, ensuring effective service delivery. Additionally, Kima bridges the gap between traditional and decentralized finance systems by offering support for fiat integration through an opt-in compliance system. This protocol-level integration enables access to legacy systems like fiat payments while adhering to regulatory requirements, including KYC anti-money laundering verifications. Recognizing the challenges inherent in achieving compatibility within the web3 ecosystem, Kima emphasizes a holistic approach. Rather than treating compatibility issues as isolated problems, Kima views them as interconnected symptoms of a broader issue. Kima keeps liquidity pools on each combined layer-1 blockchain by enabling smooth cross-chain exchange without token wrapping. This lets users move assets directly between chains without creating synthetic tokens. At the core of Kima's functionality lies its blockchain, orchestrating asset synchronization across multiple layer-1 blockchains through committee-based consensus. This consensus mechanism relies on rotating sets of wardens responsible for ensuring asset pool synchronization and authorizing withdrawals on destination chains only upon confirmation of corresponding deposits on source chains. Kima leverages TSS protocols within TEEs to enhance security and privacy in cross-chain transfers. By employing TSS, Kima enables participants to collaboratively generate and control signing keys securely, ensuring that a predetermined threshold of participants must engage in authorizing transactions. Through proactive secret sharing and the use of Intel SGX enclaves, Kima fortifies the security of its TSS implementation, minimizing the risk of key compromises and unauthorized access. How Coinbase Commerce Integrates Cryptocurrencies into Retail Transactions Coinbase Commerce facilitates the integration of cryptocurrency payments into merchants' operations via an API or user interface. This enables customers to pay directly from their devices using the blockchain for settlement. Merchants and customers benefit from guaranteed settlement without exposure to cryptocurrency volatility. Payments are automatically settled into stablecoins, providing merchants with stability. Additionally, Coinbase Commerce supports various wallets and exchanges, allowing merchants to deposit funds into their preferred storage solutions. The Commerce Onchain Payment Protocol simplifies the payment process, enabling merchants to accept various cryptocurrencies. Customers can utilize their verified Coinbase accounts to make seamless payments to any Commerce merchant. Transactions are confirmed instantly, leveraging cost-effective networks like Base and Polygon. Coinbase Commerce operates on the Onchain Payment Protocol, an open-source standard to streamline cryptocurrency payments. Unlike traditional pull payments, where merchants initiate transactions, cryptocurrency payments rely on a push system initiated by customers. Upon payment initiation, Coinbase Commerce creates a Charge representing the requested payment, generating a unique payment link and Universally Unique Identifier (UUID). Customer transactions are broadcast to the cryptocurrency network for validation, with Coinbase monitoring the blockchain for inbound payments and updating charge statuses accordingly. For non-developers, Coinbase Commerce offers user-friendly solutions such as embedding payment buttons on websites or creating hosted checkout pages. These options require minimal coding and provide a straightforward experience for customers. Merchants can integrate Coinbase Commerce into existing e-commerce platforms to accept cryptocurrency payments without extensive technical expertise. Final Thoughts As blockchain technology improves and decentralized payment systems improve, the Internet of Value looks like it could have a bright future. Adding digital assets to financial systems and creating new decentralized financial services could lead to significant growth and broad use. The IoV could affect e-commerce, banks, and money transfers, making things easier, cheaper, and safer. In general, I'm hopeful about the IoV's future.

The Role of Decentralized Payment Platforms in the Internet of Value

Overview According to statistics, there were 34 funding rounds executed in the global blockchain market from February 19 to February 25, totaling 240.81 million dollars. The number of funding rounds increased by 13 and the amount of funds increased by 75.7%, compared with the previous week. The number of funding rounds in sectors of Infrastructure and DeFi is the highest, 11 of which are in the infrastructure and 7 in the DeFi area. The funds raised in the infrastructure sector are the highest, which is 170 million dollars. Funding in different sectors Infrastructure EigenLayer Round Series B Amount $100M Investors a16z, Polychain… Project Intro: EigenLayer is a protocol built on Ethereum that introduces restaking, a new primitive in cryptoeconomic security. This primitive enables the rehypothecation of ETH on the consensus layer. Users who stake ETH can opt-in to EigenLayer smart contracts to restake their ETH and extend cryptoeconomic security to additional applications on the network. Part of EigenLayer's potential lies in its ability to aggregate and extend cryptoeconomic security through restaking, and to validate new applications being built on top of Ethereum. AltLayer Round Strategic Amount $14.4M Investors Polychain, Hack VC… Project Intro: AltLayer is a system of highly scalable, application-dedicated execution layers that derive security from an underlying L1/L2. It is designed as a modular and pluggable framework for a multi-chain and multi-VM world. At its core, AltLayer consists of several optimistic rollup-like execution layers called flash layers, featuring a novel innovation that makes them disposable and thus highly resource-optimized. Flare Network Round / Amount $35M Investors DWF Labs Project Intro: Flare is a Layer-1 blockchain that enables secure, universal interoperability between chains, scaling blockchain use by allowing all digital assets and on-chain information to flow freely. Its consensus protocol for external data allows decentralized applications on Flare to safely and trustlessly acquire and use information from other blockchains and real-world data sources, solving the oracle problem and ushering in a new era of utility. Clave Round Pre-Seed Amount $1.6M Investors zkSync Labs Clave is an easy-to-use non-custodial smart wallet powered by Account Abstraction and the Hardware Elements (e.g Secure Enclave, Android Trustzone etc.), offering a unique onboarding process. Helius Round Series A Amount $9.5M Investors Foundation Capital, Reciprocal Ventures Helius aims to help creators overcome these obstacles by providing APIs (or application programming interfaces) to understand on-chain data and query transactions, as well as webhooks that enable automations and bots, plus RPC nodes that allow Solana apps to interact with the blockchain. All in all, they are designed to simplify complexity and facilitate application development. NodeShift Round Seed Amount $3.2M Investors Inovo VC NodeShift is a decentralized cloud service provider that provides a single API for accessing independent data center operators' redundant compute, storage and graphics accelerators and connecting to low-cost decentralized web services such as Akash and Filecoin. BEVM Round / Amount / Investors ViaBTC Capital BEVM is a decentralized EVM-compatible Bitcoin L2 that uses BTC as Gas. It allows all DApps which can run in the Ethereum ecosystem to operate on Bitcoin L2. Citrea Round Seed Amount $2.7M Investors Galaxy Citrea is a Bitcoin’s ZK rollup and an execution layer that settles on Bitcoin. Every transaction occurring on Citrea is fully secured by zero-knowledge proofs and verified by Bitcoin through BitVM. Inco Network Round Seed Amount $4.5M Investors 1kx, Circle Ventures Inco Network is an EVM Layer-1, utilizing fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) to enable composable and operable confidential states. Its fhEVM (FHE + EVM) makes it possible to write private smart contracts and perform computations on top of encrypted data without requiring its decryption. This innovation unlocks a wide range use cases with confidentiality components, such as card games, DID, private voting, dark pools, etc. - paving the way for a new era of possibilities. Nest Wallet Round Seed Amount $3.6M Investors Inception Capital, Orange DAO Nest Wallet is a multi-chain wallet built for traders. Powered by Safe, Nest Wallet adds a more friendly UI/UX for team to easily manage multiple Safe wallets and streamline the transaction signing process. DeFi ZeroLend Round Seed Amount $3M Investors Momentum 6 ZeroLend is a decentralized lending protocol on zkSync. Designed to provide individuals and businesses with a secure and transparent platform for borrowing and lending digital assets. The protocol operates in a peer-to-peer manner, eliminating the need for intermediaries such as banks or traditional financial institutions. After announcing the launch of their platform token $ZERO, ZeroLend has introduced a series of activities to encourage users to complete tasks and accumulate points. Recently, they have collaborated with the growth platform TaskOn to release a new set of activities. Shutter Round IDO Amount $8.31M Investors OKX Ventures Shutter Network is an open-source project that aims to prevent front running on Ethereum by using a threshold cryptography-based distributed key generation (DKG) protocol.Shutter allows users to send encrypted transactions in a way that protects them from front runners on their path through the dark forest (the metaphorical hunting ground of front runners that each transaction must cross). OX.FUN Round / Amount $4M Investors Gen Block Capital OX.FUN is a crypto derivatives trading platform. The core element of the gamified experience on OX.FUN revolves around the OX Farm. User can also expect to see leaderboards, competitions and copy trading vaults to help maximize the trading adventure. Renzo Round / Amount / Investors OKX Ventures, Binance Labs Renzo is a restaking protocol based on EigenLayer. Renzo abstracts the complex process of re-staking for end users, and stakers do not have to worry about the active selection and management of operators and reward strategies. ezETH is Renzo’s liquid, heavily-collateralized token that automatically captures rewards and ensures liquidity. ezETH allows users to participate in DeFi while retaining re-collateralization rewards. Singularity Round / Amount $2.2M Investors OKX Ventures, Binance Labs Singularity is a compliant institutional DeFi access layer that provides access to popular protocols for institutional on-chain participants with commercial confidentiality. Users will have their wallet addresses obfuscated whilst leveraging existing DeFi liquidity. Singularity uses the state-of-the-art UltraPLONK proof system with zero-knowledge circuits based on Noir. Honeypot Finance Round Pre-seed Amount / Investors AC Capital Honeypot Finance is whipping up a community-run DeFi Hub that have a honey-flavored flywheel model that churns out dual incentives. INIT Capital Round Seed Amount $3.1M Investors Robot Ventures, Mirana Ventures… INIT Capital is a Liquidity Hook Money Market: Lend, Borrow, and Access Yield Strategies with Liquidity Hook. Serving as the DeFi liquidity infrastructure for dApps to build on top, INIT facilitates diverse activities, including lending, borrowing, and yield strategies. INIT is where dApps and users meet, offering both permissionless access to a unified liquidity pool and efficient yield strategy management. GameFi Shuffle Round Seed Amount $2.5M Investors Karatage, Cypher Capital Shuffle is an all-new crypto casino that support numerous games and jackpots available for players. Matr1x Round Strategic Amount / Investors Animoca Brands, SevenX Ventures… Matr1x is the brand of Metaverse, planning to build the brand through high-quality games developed by themselves or in collaboration with third parties, game IP development and cooperation, and global Esports tournaments. Matr1x will express its game trilogy (Cyber Earth - Mars Immigration - Interstellar Exploration) through three large-scale games with a unified worldview: Matr1x FIRE (First-person shooter), Matr1x WAR (Shooting+MMORPG), and Matr1x EVOLUTION (SOC). Monkey Tilt Round Private Amount $21M Investors Polychain, Hack VC… Monkey Tilt is an online gambling platform focused on the convergence of cryptocurrencies and online gambling. Players can win real money by correctly predicting whether the player they choose will exceed or fall short of their statistical prediction. Crystal Fun Round Seed Amount $5M Investors Waterdrip Capital, Kucoin Ventures… Crystal Fun is a decentralized gaming mega-ecosystem and studio. It aims to seamlessly integrate high-quality games within sustainable economic systems, ushering in a groundbreaking gaming experience into Web3. Loong City Round / Amount $2M Investors MAZARINE SEA Loong City is the first original IP PFP metaverse project based on an improved ERC404 protocol. Autopunk and traditional China constitute the core elements of Dragon City. Each PFP is an entry ticket to this fictional world. NFT Prom Round / Amount / Investors DWF Labs Prom is the primary access point to the Web3 gaming ecosystem. With a robust marketplace at its core for trading and exchanging NFT assets, Prom offers an array of services including rental and mortgage solutions, comprehensive asset management tools, and an educational section with in-depth guides. Tools FortyTwo Round Strategic Amount / Investors LBankLong, Hash Ventures FortyTwo is a Cosmos Portfolio View Platform that allows users to clearly see the breakdown of their Cosmos holdings. Users can can connect one or a bundle of wallets. Tornado Blast Round Strategic Amount / Investors Atka Capital Tornado Blast is a Blast L2-native bot to trade and snipe tokens. User can earn $BLAST, $TRNDO & revenue share reward SocialFi Beoble Round Seed Amount $5M Investors Hashkey Capital, DWF Labs… Beoble is a communication infrastructure and ecosystem that allows users to chat between wallets. Its product includes a web-based chat app, as well as a toolkit that allows Dapps to integrate. Others HackQuest Round Pre-Seed Amount $1.1M Investors HashKey Capital HackQuest is the gateway to the Web3 development world, providing a comprehensive, one-stop educational infrastructure that minimizes friction and helps onboard developers and nondevelopers to the world of Web3. TruePNL Round M&A Amount / Investors Gate.io Labs, Magic Square.. TruePNL is a multi-chain launchpad that connects blockchain projects and crypto investors, providing a convenient, transparent, and secure mechanism for raising capital, investing, and distributing tokens. The platform enables cryptocurrency projects to raise funds by creating token exchange pools and launching public or private sale rounds using smart contracts on the Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain networks. Superfluid Round Strategic Amount $5.1M Investors Fabric Ventures, Multicoin Capital… Superfluid is a Web3 streaming payments protocol for handling subscriptions, salaries, rewards, or any other composable stream of value on a per-second basis. Its core feature is "streaming" payments, where money flows from one address to another in real-time, based on programmable logic and a single on-chain transaction. Silencio Round Pre-seed Amount $1M Investors Borderless Capital, Moonrock Capital Silencio is a global network that measure noise pollution. User will get rewarded for measuring noise pollution with phone. CeFi Januar Round Seed Plus Amount $12M Investors CMT Digital Januar is a European payment gate for crypto companies. Innovative EU crypto companies use Januar's payment account solutions to accept payments and send payouts while maintaining full compliance and stable business operations.

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