TGE Imminent: A Deep Dive into the Nillion Ecosystem Empowering AI and Data Security

Original Article Title: "Empowering AI and Data Security, an Overview of the Upcoming TGE in the Nillion Ecosystem"

Original Source: Biteye

With the wave of on-chain AI Agents sweeping the crypto market, the privacy-preserving computing network Nillion is also gearing up for its mainnet launch. Last night, the official announcement revealed that users can access the $NIL airdrop eligibility checker tool and register by February 4th, 1:00 AM Hong Kong time. After the mainnet launch, participants' NIL tokens will be deposited into their claiming wallets.

Since its founding in 2021, Nillion has benefited from its unique concept of a "blind computation" network, allowing the hype in the AI sector to not only stay in meme narratives but also further democratize AI. It has already deepened integration with various mature and startup projects. In this article, we will specifically outline popular projects related to Nillion, hoping to help everyone gain a more comprehensive understanding of the entire Nillion ecosystem.

Public Chains

Aside from well-known Layer 1 chains like Near, Aptos, Sei, and Ethereum Layer 2 chains Arbitrum and Mantle, public chains that have integrated Nillion include the new chains Nuklai, Nesa, and Capx. By introducing blind computation and blind storage through Nillion integration, these public chains will have more efficient, secure modular data privacy and privacy data management capabilities, making it possible to build AI with autonomous sovereignty that truly belongs to users on the public chain.

· Nuklai @NuklaiData is focused on creating a collaborative data ecosystem Layer 1 aimed at providing high-quality data support for the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), driven by the NAI token to support the operation of the data ecosystem.

· Nesa @nesaorg is a global blockchain network designed to integrate AI into the blockchain through the NES token. It ensures the security and privacy of AI models via Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) and Zero-Knowledge Proofs. Users can run AI nodes on regular home computers, and developers can build and run AI applications on the Nesa platform.

· Capx @0xCapx is a user-centric AI infrastructure on Ethereum Layer 2, aiming to create the world's largest AI consumption layer to help AI developers build, monetize, and trade their AI agents. By integrating Nillion's Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, the platform ensures the security and privacy of data, allowing complex calculations to be performed without decrypting the data.

AI Infrastructure

· Ritual @ritualnet is a decentralized open AI infrastructure network aimed at creating a modular, sovereign execution layer to enable both traditional and crypto applications to leverage Ritual as a trusted, verifiable AI coprocessor. Its key features include: decentralized AI inference, data privacy protection, fostering enterprise AI adoption, and supporting secure model sharing.

· Crush AI @CrushProtocol is an AI agent protocol designed to enable AI agents to work more effectively in a decentralized manner. Within its framework, AI agents can interact with users and other systems while supporting collaboration among different AI agents, allowing them to share information and resources to improve overall efficiency.

· Skillful AI @SkillfulAI is a platform dedicated to providing decentralized and personalized AI solutions, allowing users to create custom virtual assistants and AI services based on individual needs without any coding skills, known as the "WordPress of AI." Integrated with Nillion's decentralized computing framework, it enhances the security and efficiency of high-value data processing, ensuring data confidentiality and accuracy.

· Virtuals Protocol @virtuals_io is currently the largest multimodal AI agent protocol and framework where users can create AI agents and configure them with custom knowledge, parameters, and behavior using proprietary models or data. Through collaboration with Nillion, leveraging its secure computing infrastructure, it supports private training and inference of AI models, protecting users' private information during interactions with AI agents to prevent leakage of sensitive conversations and data.

· Dwinity @dwinity_eco is a platform dedicated to enhancing user control over personal data and driving decentralized AI, integrating key infrastructure with Nillion to securely manage customer accounts, store user IDs, and create a fairer and more efficient data marketplace. It empowers users to take control of their digital identity, opening up new data utilization pathways and unlocking the potential in various industries such as healthcare, insurance, and finance.

· Rainfall @rainfall_one is committed to developing a self-sovereign personalized AI platform and data marketplace. Its patented AI algorithm can generate personalized AI models that can be trained on a user's personal data while ensuring data security. These training data, in turn, can create economic value for the user.

· zkPass @zkPass is a protocol focused on privacy-preserving data transmission, based on Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP), and Third-Party Transport Layer Security (3P-TLS) technologies.

· Blerify is a data protocol aimed at creating a secure, transparent, and efficient digital interaction environment to enhance user experience and drive the development of the digital economy.

Social

· Aloha @Alohadate is an AI-driven dating application designed to help users authentically showcase themselves and efficiently find suitable matches. By integrating Nillion's secure computation technology, it ensures the security of user data and mitigates the risk of data leaks.

· Coasys @coasys_dao supports diverse communication modes and strives to redefine how we socialize, collaborate, and share wisdom. Through Flux, the community is empowered to coordinate with higher privacy, agency, and collaboration capabilities, leveraging the data-sharing economy based on the foundational communication layer of the ADAM layer to facilitate effective data exchange among different users.

· Mailchain @Mailchain_xyz is an innovative Web3 communication protocol aimed at providing a simple and user-friendly solution similar to traditional email, allowing users to send and receive messages between blockchain addresses. Supporting multiple blockchains, it has elevated the standard of decentralized communication through collaboration with Nillion, providing a more secure and private message management experience.

· Flux @flux_social is a decentralized social network that enables users to interact and communicate without centralized control. The platform prioritizes user privacy, offering a secure communication method to ensure that user data is not misused.

DAO

· Fractal allows the creation of sub-DAOs using (Gnosis) Safe modules, adding new types of governance mechanisms for each treasury, and enabling organizations to gradually decentralize their treasuries.

· Decent DAO @decentdao is focused on on-chain privacy to accelerate the decentralization of critical institutions. The organization supports multiple projects, including Fractal, Lumeproof, and Sarcophagus.

DeFi

· Kayra @kayra_exchange is a decentralized dark pool exchange based on Order Book Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, aimed at providing a privacy-preserving trading experience. Currently operating on the Aleo, Ethereum Sepolia, and Nillion testnets, it is committed to offering users a secure and private trading environment.

· Aspecta @aspecta_ai is a platform focused on trading BuildKey, where users can conduct airdrops, token, and NFT transactions through the platform.

· Choose K @ChooseKCorp is a financial service company dedicated to transformation, building scalable private and secure workflows through secure computing technologies such as Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and Homomorphic Encryption (HE).

· Hopscotch @Hopscotch_Trade is a decentralized exchange platform focused on seamless trading, aiming to provide a simple, quick, and secure trading experience.

· Salt @SaltSovereignty is a programmable wealth management solution that allows users to set up isolated accounts, delegate micro-keys, and enables an AI Agent to execute complex investment strategies based on preset policy instructions. Through collaboration with the Nillion network, user privacy is protected when implementing open logic.

· J Labs @jnj_pro seeks to build the next-generation wallet, ensuring the security of asset transfers through a secure MPC custody solution.

· Verida is a decentralized database network and self-sovereign wallet aimed at breaking the limitations of traditional centralized data storage models, providing users with a more secure and autonomous way of managing data.

· Bitcash @bitcashorg is a platform that aims to provide a secure, flexible cryptocurrency solution, focusing on the use of digital tokens and stablecoins.

DeSci

· Space of Mind is a platform dedicated to providing affordable peer support to individuals experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), achieving patient data privacy and security through Nillion.

· Monadic DNA @MonadicDNA focuses on the security and privacy of individual genomic data, aiming to help users own and manage their genetic information, avoiding data leakage risks from insecure methods. The project leverages Nillion's secure computation technology to process data safely and generate a DNA passport after users upload their raw DNA files, ensuring user data remains secure.

· AgeRate @age_rate is an online platform aimed at helping people achieve a healthier, longer life. Users only need to collect a small blood sample and send it back to receive a health score and recommendations. The interface is user-friendly, helping users understand complex health concepts.

· Maya is a decentralized platform focused on providing high-value psychedelic therapy services. Through its partnership with Nillion, it ensures the security and privacy of user data while offering high-quality mental health solutions.

· DeSciWorld @DeSciWorld is a platform for decentralized science (DeSci) that plans to launch a series of new features, including a scientific NFT marketplace, a P2P funding market, and community tools, to further advance decentralized research.

DePIN

· Mizu @0xmizu_ai is a platform that combines a data repository with a decentralized processing network, aiming to democratize AI development. It addresses the issue of large language models (LLMs) being monopolized by big tech by implementing decentralized data processing via blockchain to promote transparency and accessibility in AI applications.

· Pindora @@Pindora_HQ is a DePIN aggregation platform designed to provide secure computing and storage infrastructure for the supply chain industry. It facilitates fully traceable connections among global supply chain participants and, through its partnership with Nillion, achieves a secure, private, and decentralized cross-company data interface.

The hype in the AI space has shifted from pure meme to functional AI Agents, with the market focusing on real-world application scenarios rather than just attention-grabbing projects. Projects like Nillion, which already have practical use cases and a thriving ecosystem, are worth investors' continued attention. Follow us to stay informed about the latest developments in the AI space.

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