TEE Power Meets DeFi: iExec Builds Privacy Into Arbitrum’s Core

iExec has deployed its privacy framework on Arbitrum, making it the first Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)-based privacy tools provider in the $3.15 billion TVL Arbitrum ecosystem. The integration allows developers to build privacy-first applications in sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized finance (DeFi), and gaming without the burden of managing infrastructure or hardware. This move enables encrypted processing, access control for sensitive data, and trusted off-chain functions via prebuilt components, significantly enhancing scalability and reducing operational overhead [1].

Arbitrum developers now have access to a privacy stack that supports confidential computation, masking user data, and protecting transactions from front-running and surveillance. According to Chase Allred, Partnerships Manager for Offchain Labs, iExec is streamlining the implementation of privacy features, transforming it from an afterthought into an integral part of the development process. He emphasized that deploying these tools on Arbitrum positions developers within one of the largest DeFi ecosystems with a suite of high-utility, low-friction tools [2].

Several early adopters on Arbitrum have already integrated iExec’s privacy tools, including projects such as Ototamto, DexPal, 1xBuild, Incentive Finance, TempWallets, and ApeBond. The Arbitrum deployment is the first phase of a broader multi-chain rollout, with the framework designed for rapid integration across EVM-compatible networks. iExec plans to expand its presence across additional chains in the coming months, supporting the creation of scalable and user-centric Web3 applications [1].

The deployment has been facilitated through collaboration with partners such as AR.IO, Aethir, and security auditor Halborn. iExec’s privacy layer is powered by the RLC token, which drives utility and circulation through every private transaction and confidential computation on Arbitrum. By integrating these tools, developers and users benefit from greater control over data while reducing the technical and financial barriers to implementing privacy features [2].

iExec positions itself as a pivotal enabler for a new wave of applications that require both privacy and scale. In DeFi, private order flows can protect trading strategies and reduce front-running risks. In gaming and social applications, confidential computation ensures user identity protection and allows for monetization models that respect data ownership. In AI, private inference and training enable models to operate on sensitive data without public exposure. The company also aims to provide developers with the necessary resources to deploy these tools effectively, with the long-term vision of making privacy a standard feature across the stack [2].

The launch on Arbitrum marks a milestone for iExec, bringing a fully operational TEE-powered privacy stack to one of the leading Layer 2 networks. The company envisions a virtuous cycle where each integration enhances usability for builders, strengthens user protection, and fosters ecosystem growth. With its focus on developer-centric tools and scalable infrastructure, iExec is positioning itself as a foundational component of the evolving privacy-centric Web3 landscape [1].

Source:

[1] iExec Becomes First Privacy Tools Provider for Arbitrum Ecosystem Builders (https://chainwire.org/2025/09/08/iexec-becomes-first-privacy-tools-provider-for-arbitrum-ecosystem-builders/)

[2] IExec Brings Confidential Computing To Arbitrum, Privacy For DeFi, AI And Gaming (https://blockchainreporter.net/iexec-brings-confidential-computing-to-arbitrum-privacy-for-defi-ai-and-gaming/)

[3] A Gentle Introduction: Arbitrum Chains (https://docs.arbitrum.io/launch-arbitrum-chain/a-gentle-introduction)