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What is Silvana Like?

Overview​

Silvana is a next-generation ultra-fast profer platform designed for flexibility, security, and interoperability. Overall, it can be described with the following words:

  • Object-Centric: treats data as programmable objects rather than accounts;
  • Modular (application layer): enterprises can deploy with standard or custom modules;
  • Chain-Agnostic: works across different blockchain platforms;
  • Composable: components can be combined in various ways;
  • Flexible (deployment): adaptable to different enterprise needs;
  • Tech-Abstracted: hides complexity behind intuitive interfaces;
  • Scalable: designed to handle growing transaction volumes;
  • Decentralized: operates without central control points;
  • Trustless: verification without requiring trust between parties.

What is Silvana Like

Object-Centric​

Silvana employs an object-centric model, which means that:

  • Data is stored in self-contained objects - provable records - instead of accounts.
  • Objects represent crypto or real-world assets and act as units of value, identity, or state.
  • Sensitive data remains hidden, yet can still be proven valid through zero-knowledge methods.

Silvana is not the first to employ the object-central design. Among other projects are Sui, Solana, Aptos, and more. Building data around objects allows a wide array of use cases, enables deployment of more complicated custom logic, and optimizes data storage introducing Data Availability (DA) layers.

Modular​

Silvana's Modular Application Layer is designed to give enterprises the ability to build, deploy, and manage blockchain applications efficiently by structuring code into functional, purpose-driven modules. Instead of committing to a rigid, monolithic system, enterprises can deploy only the components they need and expand over time.

  • Each module functions as an independent unit, reducing development friction.
  • Pre-built modules handle diverse needs like payments or NFTs.
  • A new Real-World Asset (RWA) management standard that lets enterprises tokenize and manage assets, transactions, and records with provable privacy.

Chain-Agnostic​

Silvana is designed to be fully chain-agnostic, meaning it operates independently of any specific blockchain, cryptographic function, or proving system.

  • Works with various L1s, L2s, DA layers, and proving systems.
  • Removes the risk of being tied to a single blockchain ecosystem.
  • Enables smooth cross-chain verification.

Composable​

Unlike systems that require specific compilers, Silvana’s approach removes many adoption hurdles. Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) can easily integrate advanced cryptographic proofs without major rewrites of existing code. As a result, organizations gain powerful cryptographic capabilities seamlessly.

  • Zero-Knowledge tech can be added to multiple blockchains, even in environments where these technologies do not natively exist.
  • No forced compiler dependencies or any programming language reliance.

Flexible (deployment)​

In contrast to rigid blockchain infrastructures, Silvana allows its components to function independently while remaining interoperable, enabling businesses to tailor their blockchain integration efficiently.

  • Silvana offers multiple execution environments: Private Execution Environment (PXE), Cloud Execution Environment (CEE), and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).
  • Whether running locally, in the cloud, or in a secure enclave, businesses can integrate Silvana without disrupting existing workflows.

Tech-Abstracted​

Users and developers do not need in-depth expertise in ZKPs, rollups, or data availability layers to build and deploy applications. Instead, Silvana provides a seamless space where these technical components function in the background, enabling intuitive and efficient integration. All of this:

  • Simplifies ZK and blockchain adoption by abstracting complexity.
  • Minimizes the learning curve for enterprises and developers.
  • Enables faster, more intuitive application development.

Scalable​

Most blockchains choke under the weight of growing state and computation, but Silvana avoids this issue by turning all state changes into provable records. These records are compact, self-contained, and can be verified independently, meaning data doesn’t need to constantly be replayed or revalidated across the entire chain.

  • The scaling strategy is application-first, ensuring enterprises can grow their use cases without worrying about hitting technical ceilings.
  • The Coordination Layer deployed on the Sui Network ensures high scalability and transaction speeds.

Decentralized​

Silvana distributes proof generation, data management, and state verification across independent participants, removing any single point of failure or control. Proof generation happens across a distributed Prover Network, where independent nodes compete to create valid proofs. Silvana Network:

  • Shifts control away from any single entity, making proof creation an open process.
  • Ensures that data is managed by Data Availability Nodes - either in Silvana’s public network or inside private deployments, ensuring records can be stored, updated, and verified across environments.
  • Allows for private or public setups while remaining interoperable.

Trustless​

Trustlessness in Silvana means every step of every process produces its own proof: from record creation to data updates and compliance checks. These proofs follow predefined computational rules of (Prover Program), which describe exactly what is allowed and how it must be verified.

  • Every process step has a corresponding self-verifiable proof.
  • No external audits or manual attestations are required for validation.
  • Records remain verifiable regardless of Silvana’s presence.