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Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Cintara and Secret AI Partner to Bring Privacy-Preserving AI to Blockchain
Ashburn, United States, July 28th, 2025, Chainwire Strategic Collaboration for Confidential Agentic AI Cintara, the first blockchain operating system purpose-built for autonomous AI agents, today announced a strategic partnership with Secret AI, a leader in privacy-preserving computation. This collaboration integrates Secret AI's encrypted AI processing framework into Cintara's innovative agentic blockchain infrastructure, enabling sensitive agent-to-agent interactions securely and privately on-chain. Expanding Opportunities for Developers and Enterprises With this integration, developers and enterprises can now deploy autonomous agents that securely process private data, making Cintara viable for highly regulated use cases in finance, healthcare, and compliance-focused industries. Secret AI's encrypted computation ensures that sensitive data remains fully protected during inference and execution, meeting strict global privacy regulations. Executive Perspectives 'This partnership helps us bring privacy-preserving AI agents to life,' said Subodh Shetty, CTO of Cintara. 'Secret AI adds a critical layer of confidentiality to how Cintara agents operate and share data on-chain, essential as we move towards real-world, regulated use cases.' 'We're excited to collaborate with Cintara and bring our privacy-preserving AI technology to a revolutionary blockchain environment,' said Alex Zaidelson, CEO of SCRT Labs. 'Their vision of AI-native infrastructure aligns closely with our approach to trust, safety, and confidential computing. Together, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible with on-chain AI.' Technical Details of the Integration Secret AI enables confidential AI computation using trusted execution environments (TEE) and Trusted Domain Extensions (TDX). For developers building agentic systems on blockchain, this opens a new category of possibilities, such as secure health diagnostics, private financial automation, and AI assistants that handle personal data with guaranteed integrity through verifiable confidential computing. Further Technical Collaboration with Secret Network: In addition, Cintara is partnering with Secret Network to enhance enterprise-grade capabilities: Confidential AI by Default: Cintara's smart-contract-based large language model (LLM) computations will run inside Secret Network's Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) Secret VMs, keeping user prompts and on-chain data fully private and verifiably sealed, eliminating exposure to third-party AI providers. Verifiable Compute Marketplace: In Cintara's upcoming decentralized compute market, developers can select standard nodes or Secret-powered TEE nodes. Each computational job executed in a Secret VM provides a cryptographic attestation, confirming the exact code and model executed, ideal for trustless AI agents and sensitive enterprise workloads. Privacy and Security at Scale Cintara has integrated with Secret AI to provide enhanced privacy and verifiable computation for its transactions. The collaboration enables Cintara's large language model (LLM) analytics to operate on GPU workers within hardware-isolated enclaves, ensuring that user data and on-chain inputs remain encrypted throughout processing. These secure environments generate signed, tamper-evident outputs. Additionally, the Secret Virtual Machine (VM) extends trusted execution environment (TEE) protections to Cintara's smart contract logic, allowing developers to deploy confidential agents and privacy-focused applications in the compute marketplace. Strategic Benefits and Real-world Adoption This collaboration delivers premium security, compliance, and developer confidence, creating new revenue streams and driving real-world adoption for both Cintara and Secret Network. Cintara is the operating system for on-chain agentic AI, enabling fully autonomous, decentralized agents to collaborate, transact, and scale securely at machine speed. Users can learn more at Contact
Business Insider
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
COTI Launches Monthly DeCC Space in Collaboration with Secret Network, to Unite Web3 Projects in Mainstreaming Onchain Privacy
Privacy-focused Layer 2 COTI has launched a monthly DeCC (Decentralized Confidential Computing) space to unite web3 projects exploring onchain privacy implementations. The virtual events bring together developers and teams working on solutions designed to provide greater privacy protection for enterprises and consumers transacting onchain. The first DeCC event, hosted as an X Spaces event on July 22 in collaboration with Secret Network, was themed around the prospect of an impending Privacy Summer and what this emerging narrative means for web3 users. The hangout, which attracted thousands of listeners, included guests from Midnight Network (a new zero-knowledge smart contract blockchain focused on enhancing privacy for its users) and Ten Protocol, whose team is working on a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) for EVM, supporting the creation of encrypted applications for everything from AI agents to prediction markets. During the course of the first X Spaces event, members of COTI and assorted guests discussed Privacy 1.0 vs Privacy 2.0, comparing the first wave of privacy protocols that were regulatory unfriendly and thus incompatible with mainstream adoption. This was compared with the second wave of privacy solutions designed to balance the need for onchain privacy with the ability to disclose information with specific parties, such as for compliance purposes. Speakers who gave their insights included guests from Secret Network, Midnight Network, Ten Protocol, Mind Network, Soda Labs, Rena Labs, Ethernity, and others. During the event, COTI CEO Shahaf Bar-Geffen commented: 'Without privacy, public blockchains can't support serious use-cases,' adding that, 'Privacy 2.0 is not about secrecy: it's about identity, safety, and scalability. It's compliant by design.' The guests also discussed the role that privacy will play in driving global adoption of blockchain. Shahaf Bar-Geffen predicted: 'This is the moment at which privacy breaks through, ushering in the Privacy Summer we have all been waiting for. Privacy tech has been maturing for years, but it's been slow, complex, and misunderstood – that era is over.' COTI intends to continue hosting monthly DeCC events that will highlight the work being done by teams across the omnichain landscape to enhance access to privacy for consumers and institutions alike. In addition to spotlighting the need for onchain privacy, the events are designed to unite teams working on privacy implementations and foster a spirit of collaboration. In the process, the hangouts will help inform crypto users of the privacy solutions available to them and the ways in which they can utilize these to protect sensitive data. COTI is on a mission to democratize access to privacy tools, with its privacy layer powered by Garbled Circuits and developed in collaboration with Soda Labs. Engineered to meet enterprise-scale demands, it features programmable privacy features that allow users to mask specific transactions. The technology can be implemented on both EVM and non-EVM chains, supporting a host of DeFi and web3 applications. Through its ongoing DeCC events, COTI hopes to normalize blockchain privacy and showcase the ways it can be harnessed to protect everything from proprietary trading algorithms to personal data such as wallet balances. These efforts will serve to further legitimize privacy and move the industry closer to realizing a Privacy Summer that will see the technology become deeply embedded into dApps, wallets, and DeFi protocols. The COTI Network is the fastest and lightest confidentiality layer in web3, powered by the breakthrough cryptographic protocol Garbled Circuits. COTI introduces the most advanced and compliant solution for data protection on the public blockchain, paving the way for the next wave of web3 innovation and adoption. COTI unlocks a whole new world of use cases, including confidential transactions, Artificial Intelligence, DeFi, decentralized identification, and more. Contact
Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Secret Network Launches 'Privacy 2.0: The AI Revolution' at Blockchain Futurist Conference 2025
New initiative explores the intersection of AI, blockchain, and privacy in the age of intelligent technology TORONTO, ON, May 1, 2025 (Bitwire) -– Secret Network , the leading blockchain platform for privacy-preserving smart contracts, announced the debut of its newest event, Privacy 2.0: The AI Revolution, taking place at the Blockchain Futurist Conference on May 13, 2025 in Toronto. This inaugural event sponsored by Secret Network, Silent Swap, and DAIS, will bring together leading minds in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data privacy to explore how privacy-first infrastructure is essential in shaping ethical and secure AI systems. As AI continues to advance rapidly, Privacy 2.0 will examine the role of confidential computing in protecting user data, preserving digital rights, and enabling real-world decentralized applications. The launch of Privacy 2.0 builds on Secret Network's ongoing mission to advance privacy in Web3. Over the past two years, the organization has hosted DeCC Day — a global series of completely free educational events focused on Decentralized Confidential Computing (DeCC). These sessions have equipped developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to build privacy-preserving applications in an open and accessible way. 'Privacy is not just a feature — it's a foundational requirement for the next generation of intelligent systems,' said Lisa Loud, Executive Director at Secret Network. 'With Privacy 2.0, we're creating space for developers, thinkers, and leaders to explore how confidential computing can protect user data while enabling powerful new AI-driven applications. We're proud to bring this conversation to Toronto and continue our mission of open, accessible education.' Top thought leaders are leading the conversation at this event, including: Secret Network is widely recognized for pioneering privacy-preserving smart contracts, enabling encrypted inputs, outputs, and states while maintaining decentralization and verifiability. These capabilities unlock powerful new use cases — from secure voting systems to confidential DeFi — that protect sensitive data without compromising transparency or trust. 'Secret Network's new Privacy 2.0 event is an important addition to this year's conference,' said Tracy Leparulo, Founder of Blockchain Futurist Conference. 'As we explore the future of blockchain and AI, it's essential that conversations around privacy and ethical innovation are front and center — and Secret continues to lead by example.' By hosting Privacy 2.0: The AI Revolution, Secret Network is once again demonstrating its leadership in bringing timely, mission-driven education to the broader Web3 ecosystem. Their continued commitment to open access and free learning experiences has made a lasting impact on how privacy is understood, implemented, and prioritized across the space. About Secret Network Secret Network is a layer-1 blockchain on Cosmos, leveraging TEE technology for default encryption of all data, offering the fastest and most efficient confidential computing available via Secret Contracts. These enable private decentralized applications, akin to standard smart contracts but inherently private. The Secret AI SDK integrates TEE-enabled GPUs with the blockchain, supporting encrypted LLM models and AI agents for private chatbots, DeFAI, and proprietary AI use cases. Through Cosmos IBC and integrations, Secret extends privacy-preserving smart contracts to Ethereum, EVM networks, and Solana, positioning itself as the confidential computing hub for web3 and AI. Learn more at . About Blockchain Futurist Conference Blockchain Futurist Conference is Canada's largest and longest-running Web3 event, now celebrating its 7th year. With over 11 years of experience in the crypto event space—including organizing Canada's first Bitcoin conference and the world's first Ethereum hackathon—the team is dedicated to building community and bridging the gap between Web3 technologies and real-world applications. The Blockchain Futurist Conference team has produced more than 150 large-scale Web3 events across the globe, from the Bahamas to Italy to Australia. The conference explores cutting-edge topics like cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and the future of Web3 technology—uniting innovators, investors, and industry leaders to shape the future. Register for the Privacy 2.0 Event: Register for Blockchain Futurist Conference: For media inquiries reach out to [email protected] For sponsorship inquiries reach out to: [email protected]
Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Secret Network Foundation and Zekret Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Privacy-Preserving Liquidity Farming
This collaboration is a broader effort to integrate Secret Network's confidential smart contract capabilities with Zekret's MiCA-aligned infrastructure. 'Privacy and compliance should not be opposing forces in DeFi' — Artur Gulinski, COO of Zekret. TN, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 / / -- Secret Network Foundation and Zekret have announced a strategic partnership to enhance liquidity farming with privacy-preserving solutions. This collaboration marks the beginning of a broader effort to integrate Secret Network's confidential smart contract capabilities with Zekret's MiCA-aligned blockchain infrastructure, paving the way for a compliant and scalable future for decentralized finance. Zekret is rapidly emerging as a key player in the next evolution of DeFi, offering a regulatory-compliant, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed to meet the needs of institutions, developers, and investors. With over 300,000 users poised to migrate to the network, strategic alliances, and seed round completed through node sales, Zekret is positioned to bridge the gap between compliance and innovation in the blockchain space. Secret Network, the leader in privacy-preserving smart contracts, will bring its unique encrypted computation technology to Zekret's ecosystem. This partnership will initially focus on liquidity farming, leveraging Secret Network's confidential DeFi infrastructure to enhance security and user privacy while fully complying with regulatory frameworks such as the EU's MiCA. 'DeFi must evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly regulated world without sacrificing decentralization and innovation,' says Lisa Loud, executive director of Secret Network Foundation. 'By collaborating with Zekret, we're enabling a more secure and compliant DeFi environment where users and institutions alike can confidently participate.' The partnership aligns with Zekret's mission to provide a legally sound foundation for the next phase of DeFi. By integrating privacy-enhancing technologies, Zekret can offer projects and investors a competitive advantage in a regulatory-conscious market. Privacy and compliance should not be opposing forces in DeFi,' says Artur Gulinski, COO of Zekret. 'With Secret Network's expertise in privacy-preserving computation, we're ensuring that all DeFi activities on Zekret are not only scalable and efficient but also secure and regulatory-ready.' This collaboration is the first step in a broader effort to merge privacy, compliance, and user protection in blockchain. Future developments will explore deeper integrations between Secret Network's privacy-focused technology and Zekret's institutional-grade infrastructure, further solidifying their joint vision for a DeFi ecosystem that balances transparency, security, and regulatory adherence. X Legal Disclaimer:
