COTI is a privacy-focused Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain that enables confidential governance for modern DAOs. COTI provides enterprise-grade privacy infrastructure using advanced Garbled Circuits technology. The platform supports private voting, encrypted treasury management, and compliant confidentiality across 71+ blockchain networks. COTI has earned trust from central banks and government institutions while maintaining full EVM compatibility.
For Syncra users creating DAOs across different blockchain ecosystems, understanding COTI's broader capabilities reveals why this partnership opens up new possibilities for sophisticated governance systems.
For detailed coverage of how our Syncra and COTI integration addresses specific privacy challenges in DAO governance, read our comprehensive analysis: Privacy Integration in DAO Governance: Understanding Syncra and COTI.
How Does COTI Solve Privacy Challenges in Blockchain?
Launched in 2017, COTI's team spent some time working on payments solutions before recognizing that the biggest barrier to blockchain adoption was not transaction speed or fees, but privacy. Organizations needed ways to protect sensitive information while still benefiting from blockchain transparency and security.
This insight led to a strategic transformation. COTI launched COTI V2 as a privacy-focused Ethereum Layer 2 in March 2025, completely reimagining their platform around privacy infrastructure. CEO Shahaf Bar-Geffen describes this as "the missing layer that turns blockchain into real infrastructure for the digital age."
What Makes COTI's Garbled Circuits Technology Superior?
COTI V2's privacy capabilities are built on Garbled Circuits, a cryptographic technique that enables secure multi-party computation. While Garbled Circuits have existed in academic research for years, COTI partnered with Soda Labs to create the first implementation practical enough for real-world blockchain applications.
The technical advantages are substantial:
- 1000x faster computation compared to many other privacy solutions
- 250 times lighter on computational resources
- Mobile device compatibility with full EVM integration through gcEVM
For specific technical implementation details and examples of how this technology benefits DAO governance, check out our comprehensive analysis: Privacy Integration in DAO Governance.
How Does Privacy-on-Demand Work for DAOs?
COTI's "Privacy-on-Demand" approach allows organizations to customize their privacy levels based on specific needs and regulatory requirements. This flexibility is crucial for real-world adoption, where complete privacy and complete transparency both create problems.
Privacy-on-Demand enables DAOs to:
- Encrypt sensitive governance discussions while keeping final decisions transparent
- Protect treasury strategies while maintaining necessary audit capabilities
- Keep member data confidential while enabling verification of voting eligibility
- Meet regulatory requirements while protecting operational information
COTI calls this approach "compliant confidentiality." This capability is essential for DAOs operating in regulated sectors or handling institutional investments.
For specific examples of how this benefits DAO operations, including encrypted vote policies and protected voting strategies, read our detailed analysis in Privacy Integration in DAO Governance.
Why Do Enterprise Organizations Trust COTI?
COTI has attracted significant institutional adoption through high-profile partnerships that demonstrate enterprise-grade security and compliance capabilities.
Government and Financial Institution Partnerships
COTI's enterprise credibility comes from high-profile institutional partnerships:
- Selected by the Central Bank of Israel for their digital shekel project, working alongside PayPal and Fireblocks
- Pioneer partner with the European Central Bank (ECB) for the digital euro project
- Founding member of Saudi Arabia's AI and Blockchain Centre, part of a $140 billion technology initiative
- Enterprise Ethereum Alliance membership for enterprise blockchain adoption
These partnerships demonstrate COTI's ability to provide privacy infrastructure that meets central bank security and regulatory standards.
What Developer Tools Does COTI Provide?
COTI provides comprehensive development tools and resources to support builders creating privacy-enhanced applications.
Development Resources
- Complete SDKs for Python and TypeScript
- Extensive documentation with practical examples
- COTI AI Chatbot trained on technical resources for instant developer support
- Active community across Discord, Telegram, and GitHub with over 300,000 members
Ecosystem Investment
The platform is backed by a $25 million ecosystem fund (400 million COTI tokens) dedicated to supporting projects building privacy-enhanced applications. This substantial funding demonstrates COTI's long-term commitment to growing their developer ecosystem and ensuring continued platform development.
How Does COTI's Token Economy Support Privacy Infrastructure?
COTI operates using a dual-token system designed to optimize both network utility and community governance.
Token Functions and Staking
The primary COTI token serves multiple network functions:
- Transaction fees for all network operations
- Staking for network security and earning rewards
- Collateral for various financial products within the ecosystem
The gCOTI governance token provides community control over treasury decisions and protocol development. This specialized governance approach ensures that community members have direct input into the platform's evolution and resource allocation.
Node Ecosystem
COTI's node ecosystem includes both full licenses for dedicated operators and lite licenses for accessible community participation.
Which Networks Does COTI Support for Cross-Chain Privacy?
COTI has developed partnerships that enhance accessibility and functionality across the Web3 ecosystem.
Infrastructure and Accessibility Partners
Key integrations that expand COTI's reach include:
- Axelar integration enabling cross-chain privacy across 71+ networks
- MyEtherWallet support providing wallet access for hundreds of thousands of users
- thirdweb compatibility simplifying development with familiar Web3 tools
- Band Protocol oracle integration for secure, private data feeds
These partnerships reduce barriers to entry for both developers and users, making privacy features more accessible across the Web3 ecosystem.
How Does COTI Benefit Syncra DAO Builders?
For comprehensive coverage of the privacy challenges COTI addresses and how our integration works in practice, see our foundational article: Privacy Integration in DAO Governance.
COTI's comprehensive infrastructure offers unique advantages for sophisticated DAO operations. The platform's government partnerships demonstrate enterprise-grade reliability while cross-chain support provides operational flexibility without compromising privacy features.
Key Benefits for DAO Builders:
- Enterprise-grade privacy infrastructure
- Cross-chain compatibility across 71+ networks
- Privacy-preserving machine learning capabilities
- $25 million ecosystem development fund
- Government and central bank partnerships
- Full EVM compatibility with gcEVM
For DAOs incorporating AI or handling sensitive data, COTI's privacy-preserving machine learning ensures competitive advantages remain protected.
Why Is COTI the Infrastructure Layer for Private Governance?
COTI provides privacy as fundamental Web3 infrastructure, meeting enterprise standards while maintaining flexibility for innovative governance systems. For DAO builders, this infrastructure approach is valuable as decentralized organizations take on more complex responsibilities and handle more significant assets.
The collaboration between Syncra and COTI positions our community at the forefront of this infrastructure development. COTI's comprehensive ecosystem provides the foundation for sophisticated governance systems that can grow with organizational needs while maintaining the privacy, compliance, and performance characteristics required for serious applications.
Explore COTI's privacy infrastructure at coti.io or start building privacy-enhanced governance with Syncra at syncra.xyz.
