Privacy Blockchain Nillion Raises $25 Million to Advance Blind Computing

Privacy-focused blockchain project Nillion has successfully raised $25 million to develop its unique “blind computing” technology. The funding round, led by Hack VC, saw contributions from angel investors and strategic backers involved in projects such as Arbitrum, Worldcoin, and Sei. Nillion aims to enhance data processing methods, especially for applications where secure and private data handling is essential.

Nillion’s approach, known as “blind computing,” enables data processing without exposing the data itself. This design creates a system where applications can collaborate without risking sensitive information. This method holds appeal for organizations and projects working at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), where the need for secure, private data sharing is critical.

With partners like NEAR, Aptos, Arbitrum, and Ritual, Nillion is building a network that promotes both blockchain and AI applications. As blockchain technology decentralizes data ownership, it aligns well with AI, which relies on vast data to inform its algorithms. This model offers an alternative to traditional data control, where a few centralized entities often dominate.

Nillion’s technology addresses these issues, focusing on secure storage and data computation. As data requirements expand in both blockchain and AI, Nillion’s approach could offer the needed infrastructure. “It is imperative that data has the upgraded rails to handle the growing needs of secure storage and computation in this brave new world,” stated Nillion in its announcement.