what's Nightfall?
Nightfall is an open-source privacy protocol designed to enable confidential transactions on public blockchains using zero-knowledge proofs. Originally developed by EY (Ernst & Young), it allows for private transfers of various assets, including ERC-20 tokens and NFTs, while maintaining regulatory compliance and scalability. By bundling transactions into ZK-rollups, Nightfall reduces costs and enhances efficiency, making it suitable for enterprise use cases like cross-border payments and supply chain management. As a Layer 3 solution, Nightfall integrates with Ethereum-compatible networks such as Celo, Polygon, and Plume, leveraging their infrastructure for secure, decentralized privacy. It addresses key blockchain limitations by shielding transaction details from public view without compromising the integrity or auditability of the underlying chain, positioning it as a bridge between public blockchains and privacy-sensitive applications.
Nightfall's Paul Brody in EthCC boxing-ring debate on Canton Network, April 1.
Featured in a panel discussion titled "Canton Network: sleeping giant?" at EthCC on April 1, 2026, with Paul Brody from Nightfall Networks participating in a boxing-ring-style debate format.
Integrated EY's Nightfall privacy protocol as a Layer 3 on Starknet for enterprise use cases including private B2B payments, confidential treasury management, and KYC-compliant DeFi, with phased deployment targeting institutions February 17, 2026.
Deployed on the OP Stack by EY for enterprise privacy, named alongside Aztec and Miden as a privacy-focused Layer 2.
Nightfall deploys on Celo blockchain as a Layer 3 privacy solution, leveraging Celo's EigenDA integration for privacy infrastructure.
Plume deploys Nightfall privacy protocol as L3 infrastructure for institutional RWA, enabling private and compliant transactions using zero-knowledge technology.