iExec is a decentralized platform that combines blockchain technology with Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to enable secure and privacy-preserving data processing. This integration allows users to maintain control over their data while participating in the digital economy.
The core feature of iExec is confidential computing. By leveraging hardware-based secure enclaves like Intel SGX and TDX, the platform ensures that data remains protected even during computation, preventing unauthorized access by node operators or third parties. This is essential for applications handling sensitive information.
iExec also supports data ownership and monetization. Users can keep ownership of their data and earn rewards in the form of RLC tokens by sharing data or providing computing resources to others within the network.
The platform offers developers a suite of tools to build and deploy privacy-focused decentralized applications (dApps), including DataProtector, iApp Generator, and Oracle Factory. These tools simplify the creation of solutions designed with security and confidentiality in mind.
A significant focus is placed on artificial intelligence (AI). iExec enables training and running AI models on private datasets without exposing sensitive data, opening up possibilities for secure AI development in industries such as healthcare, finance, and beyond.
The native token, RLC, is used for paying for computational resources and incentivizing participants in the ecosystem.