Fhenix, a Layer 2 platform using Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), has just announced an exciting integration with Celestia. This new partnership allows Fhenix to offer decentralized and reliable data streams. Developers can now create privacy-focused applications more easily.

“Our goal at Fhenix is to make FHE accessible to everyone,” said Guy Itzhaki, the CEO and co-founder. “We’re always looking for innovative ways to achieve that. Integrating a data availability solution is key to reducing the cost of FHE computation. With Celestia in our stack, we provide a flexible and scalable platform for developers focused on confidentiality,” he added.

Celestia’s modular network makes transaction data easy to access and download. It can deliver high-throughput data that’s verifiable with a light node. This feature will help projects building on Fhenix create scalable applications that can execute smart contract logic using various on- and off-chain data sources.

The design of Celestia fits well with Fhenix’s EVM-compatible architecture, which is optimized for confidential computation. This compatibility allows for quick and cost-effective processing of encrypted on-chain data. As a result, developers can build responsive decentralized applications (dApps) with strong end-to-end encryption.

Developers using Fhenix can leverage the fhEVM to build dApps in Solidity. By supporting end-to-end encrypted smart contracts, Fhenix opens doors to a variety of applications, including decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and secure voting.

The integration with Celestia is set to speed up the development of new applications on Fhenix. Its data availability layer enhances the tools available on Fhenix’s scalable Layer 2 solution. This allows projects to focus on their core strengths while developing blockchain solutions that prioritize confidentiality within the EVM ecosystem.

Recently, Fhenix raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Hack VC. Other contributors included Dao5, Amber Group, Primitive Ventures, GSR, Collider Ventures, and Stake Capital. Additionally, Fhenix launched its open testnet, Helium, which enables developers to deploy “confidential” smart contracts on its network.