Arcium's technology focuses on enabling computation on encrypted data using Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and MXEs, ensuring privacy by keeping inputs private.
Arx nodes power the network, running arxOS for coordinating computations, with developers using Arcis to write secure applications in a Rust-based language.
Applications span healthcare for secure data sharing, finance for confidential transactions, AI for encrypted model training, and supply chain for data integrity.
Origins trace back to Elusiv's privacy focus on Solana transactions, transitioning into Arcium, a global supercomputer for encrypted computations.
MPC forms the core of Arcium's technology, supported by MXEs configurable for various trust assumptions, combining MPC, FHE, and ZKPs.
The architecture is chain-agnostic, with Solana for on-chain management, supporting parallel execution for high throughput and scalability.
Key features include parallel execution, configurable setups, hardware acceleration, and a compiler supporting different protocols for secure computations.
Real-world applications include secure data sharing in healthcare, confidential transactions in finance, and privacy-preserving AI in machine learning.
Challenges include cryptographic complexity, regulatory uncertainty, and performance concerns, with future plans for multichain expansion and AI enhancements.
Compared to competitors like Oasis, Arcium's use of MPC and Arx nodes offers advantages in scalability and flexibility, positioning it well for broader adoption.
Funding rounds totaling $9 million reflect investor confidence, with community engagement through platforms like Discord and GitHub encouraging developer participation.