Fhenix Launches Upgraded Nitrogen Testnet with Advanced Features and Ethereum Encryption
Fhenix, a Layer-2 (L2) network built on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), has unveiled its enhanced Nitrogen testnet, according to reports shared with Finbold on Wednesday, November 20.
The upgrade introduces advanced decryption capabilities and a suite of features aimed at improving decentralization, security, and overall user experience on the network.
Guy Itzhaki, CEO of Fhenix, emphasized the significance of the upgrade:
“The Nitrogen testnet is a major step towards providing a permissionless, censorship-resistant platform for confidentiality with FHE. The introduction of the Threshold Network, along with new features such as Parallel Decryptions and Security Zones, gives developers the tools they need to create powerful confidential applications on Ethereum and brings us one step closer to the Fhenix mainnet launch.”
Key Features of the Nitrogen Testnet
- Threshold Network:
- A trust-minimized mechanism designed to enhance decentralization.
- Handles decryption operations securely, bolstering the network’s integrity.
- Parallel Decryptions:
- Mitigates the computational intensity of FHE schemes.
- Enables asynchronous decryption for smoother performance.
- Security Zones:
- Zone 0: Prioritizes maximum security and minimal trust requirements.
- Zone 1: Optimized for performance with a single local keyset for decryption.
- Celestia Integration:
- A modular data availability (DA) network designed to lower transaction costs and enhance scalability.
- Supports the development of applications for mass adoption on modular blockchains.
- Native Random Number Generation:
- The new
FHE.rand()function adds secure random number generation capabilities to the platform.
Advancing Confidentiality on Ethereum
The Nitrogen upgrade positions Fhenix to address critical challenges in security, performance, and operational efficiency. By improving scalability and user experience, it strengthens the foundation for confidentiality-focused applications on Ethereum.
This milestone marks a significant step toward Fhenix’s goal of delivering secure, scalable, and user-friendly FHE-powered solutions, paving the way for the upcoming mainnet launch.
