Overview
Investors Overview
Executive Summary
Treza Network is building the privacy infrastructure that will enable the next generation of private DeFi applications. By combining zero-knowledge proofs with hardware-protected enclaves, Treza solves the fundamental tension between regulatory compliance and user privacy—unlocking a $3+ trillion institutional DeFi opportunity.
Key Investment Highlights:
Large Market: $3T+ institutional capital waiting for compliant DeFi rails
Defensible Technology: zero-knowledge compliance with dual verification modes
Regulatory Tailwinds: Global regulators demanding KYC/AML in DeFi
Revenue Model: Transaction fees, SaaS licensing, attestation services
The Problem
DeFi's $3 Trillion Compliance Paradox
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has proven the technical viability of permissionless financial infrastructure, with $100B+ in Total Value Locked at its peak. However, institutional adoption remains elusive due to an unsolvable paradox:
1. Regulators Demand Identity Verification
KYC/AML Requirements: Financial institutions cannot legally use anonymous protocols
OFAC Sanctions Screening: Mandatory in most jurisdictions for financial services
Travel Rule Compliance: Required for crypto transactions over $3,000
Banking License Requirements: Impossible to obtain without identity verification
Result: Major institutions remain on the sidelines despite interest, limiting DeFi to ~2% of global financial assets.
2. Users Demand Privacy
Data Breach Risk: Traditional KYC systems leak sensitive personal information regularly
Regulatory Overreach: Fear of government surveillance and capital controls
Competitive Intelligence: Exposing trading strategies to competitors
Identity Theft: Centralized databases are honeypots for hackers
Result: Privacy-conscious users and institutions reject traditional KYC solutions.
3. Existing Solutions Create Centralization Risk
Current approaches all involve trade-offs:
Centralized KYC
Stores personal data in hackable databases
500M+ records breached annually
Permissioned DeFi
Requires trusted intermediaries
Defeats the purpose of decentralization
No Compliance
Legal risk, regulatory crackdowns
Protocols face shutdown and sanctions
Oracle-Only Systems
Single point of failure, trust required
Centralization risk, potential censorship
Market Impact: An estimated $3+ trillion in institutional capital cannot access DeFi infrastructure due to this unsolved compliance-privacy paradox.
The Solution
Privacy-Preserving Compliance Infrastructure
Treza Network resolves the compliance-privacy paradox through a revolutionary architecture combining zero-knowledge proofs and hardware-protected enclaves:
Core Technology Stack
1. Zero-Knowledge Identity Verification
ZKPassport Integration: Users verify their identity through government-issued documents
Proof Generation: Create cryptographic proofs of compliance attributes (age, country, sanctions status)
No Data Storage: Only proofs stored on-chain, never personal information
Selective Disclosure: Prove "over 18 and not sanctioned" without revealing actual age or nationality
Technical Innovation: Users scan their government ID with a mobile app → Zero-knowledge proof generated locally on device → Proof verified through cryptographic validation → Smart contracts verify proof validity without accessing personal data.
2. Dual Verification System
Treza offers two verification modes to optimize for different use cases:
Oracle System
30-60 seconds
Multi-oracle consensus
~$7.50
High-volume DeFi (>1000 tx/day)
Smart Contract
5-10 minutes
Zero trust (cryptographic)
~$2.50
High-value transactions (>$10k)
Attestation
Manual review
Professional attesters
Variable
Special cases, edge cases
Hybrid (Recommended)
Adaptive
Combined
Optimized
Production environments
3. Hardware-Protected Enclaves
Secure Execution: Run sensitive computations in hardware-isolated environments
Multi-Cloud Support: AWS Nitro Enclaves, Azure Confidential Computing (planned), Intel SGX (planned)
Automated Deployment: One-click deployment with Terraform automation
Real-Time Monitoring: CloudWatch integration for operational visibility
Developer Experience: Simple SDK and React components make integration possible in days, not months.
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