# Enigma: Decentralized Computation Platform with Guaranteed Privacy

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1506.03471 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1506.03471/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 10 Jun 2015.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Scalable and Privacy-Preserving Synthetic Data Generation on Decentralised Web](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2310.20062/) (2023)

## Abstract (arXiv)

A peer-to-peer network, enabling different parties to jointly store and run computations on data while keeping the data completely private. Enigma's computational model is based on a highly optimized version of secure multi-party computation, guaranteed by a verifiable secret-sharing scheme. For storage, we use a modified distributed hashtable for holding secret-shared data. An external blockchain is utilized as the controller of the network, manages access control, identities and serves as a tamper-proof log of events. Security deposits and fees incentivize operation, correctness and fairness of the system. Similar to Bitcoin, Enigma removes the need for a trusted third party, enabling autonomous control of personal data. For the first time, users are able to share their data with cryptographic guarantees regarding their privacy.