Overview
Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) by Zama is a confidential blockchain protocol that allows developers to build confidential applications on any Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain. It leverages Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to ensure on-chain data remains encrypted at all times, even during processing. Zama utilizes co-processors to offload FHE computations from the base chain, maintaining low gas fees while facilitating horizontal scalability and public verifiability. This technology opens avenues for compliant confidentiality in decentralized finance (DeFi), including confidential token swaps, lending, and yield farming. Zama's smart contracts, built using Solidity, offer a simple developer experience by allowing developers to mark specific contract parts as private. It targets developers and organizations seeking to implement programmable compliance and enhance data privacy within blockchain applications.
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