# Why Zama’s technology?

Zaïffer integrates the FHE technology developed by [Zama](https://www.zama.ai/), a leader in applied homomorphic encryption. [Zama’s network](https://docs.zama.org/protocol/zama-protocol-litepaper) provides the off-chain computation layer. Computations requested by Zaïffer’s smart contracts are processed by a decentralised set of Zama nodes, ensuring no single operator can compromise security.

Performance today achieves confidential transfers in approximately 10 to 15 seconds per operation. This balance between strong encryption and practical usability makes Zama’s FHE uniquely suited for live blockchain applications.

This design ensures that encryption, computation, and verification remain decentralised and verifiable, without reliance on any trusted intermediary.


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