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Blokçeyn və süni intellektin (AI) sürətli inkişafı, mərkəzləşdirilməmiş maliyyə (DeFi) sahəsində yeni imkanları açmaq üçün bir araya gəlir. 21 dekabr 2024-cü ildə, Oasis Network, Omo Protocol üçün strateji qrant elan etdi, bu, Sapphire istifadə edərək təhlükəsiz AI agent infrastrukturunu irəlilədən bir DeFi platformasıdır. Bu tərəfdaşlıq, AI agentlərinin blokçeyn ilə necə qarşılıqlı əlaqədə olacağını inqilab etməyi hədəfləyir, kompleks strategiyaları avtomatlaşdırarkən məxfiliyi və təhlükəsizliyi qoruyur. Bu əməkdaşlıqla, Omo, DeFi-də AI əsaslı həllərin potensialını yenidən müəyyənləşdirmək üçün hazırdır, kritik çətinlikləri həll edir və genişlənən innovasiyalara qapı açır.

A live, high-stakes test proving Sapphire’s defense-in-depth architecture in the real world

🚀 A Challenge Like No Other: “If You Hack It, You Keep It.”
In the world of Web3, most security programs follow a predictable pattern — report a bug, wait for triage, then maybe earn a reward.

#OasisNetwork decided to do things differently.
They launched a radical, open security challenge that flips the traditional bug bounty model upside down:

1 Bitcoin (wBTC) is locked inside a Sapphire smart contract. Whoever can hack it, keeps it.
No forms to fill out. No approval process. No private disclosures.

Just one rule: you only win if you break the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) and extract the private key inside.
This is not a simulation or controlled experiment. It’s a live test on Sapphire Mainnet, with real money on the line, running under the same protections used by Oasis’s production network.
The challenge will remain open until December 31, 2025 — giving the global security community a full year to try their luck, test their tools, and push the boundaries of confidential computing.

🧠 Why This Matters: From Words to Proof
TEE-based systems are designed to execute sensitive code and manage private data in isolated hardware environments. They promise confidentiality even when the host system is compromised.

But as recent research has shown, that promise isn’t always unbreakable.
In 2025, two high-profile vulnerabilities — Battering RAM and Wiretap — exposed weaknesses in the deterministic memory encryption of Intel SGX and AMD SEV-SNP.

Those attacks allowed researchers to extract attestation keys and decrypt private data on multiple blockchain networks built around TEEs.
Projects like Phala, Secret, Crust, and IntegriTEE had to deploy emergency patches and temporarily suspend services.

But Oasis remained completely unaffected, thanks to years of proactive engineering and a strong defense-in-depth philosophy.
That’s why Oasis launched this challenge — not to boast, but to demonstrate confidence through evidence.
“We don’t just claim security. We prove it, in public, under real-world conditions.”

🔒 Built for Adversity: Why Sapphire Is Different
Sapphire, the confidential EVM built on Oasis, runs on Intel SGX v1, which uses a different memory encryption model from the affected SGX/SEV-SNP generations.

This makes Sapphire inherently resilient to the deterministic encryption attacks that compromised other networks.
But the real strength lies in Oasis’s layered security architecture — multiple barriers that work together to contain risk even if one layer is compromised.

These include:
On-chain governance and validator staking: Only approved validators with at least 5 million staked $ROSE can operate Sapphire’s key infrastructure.Ephemeral encryption keys that rotate every epoch, preventing any compromise from affecting past transactions.Dynamic CPU blacklisting that can instantly exclude vulnerable hardware from participating in the network.Strict node membership requirements and hardware attestation for all key manager nodes.

This holistic “defense-in-depth” model means that Sapphire isn’t just secure because of the TEE — it’s secure because every layer, from protocol to hardware, reinforces the next.
🧩 Inside the Challenge: The Unbreakable Smart Contract
The challenge centers on a Sapphire smart contract deployed at:

0xc1303edbFf5C7B9d2cb61e00Ff3a8899fAA762B8
Within the enclave, the contract generates a cryptographic keypair using Sapphire’s secure random number generation.

The private key is created and stored entirely within the TEE — it never touches disk or memory outside the enclave.
The public key is used to derive an Ethereum address that holds 1 wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC): 0xCEAf9abFdCabb04410E33B63B942b188B16dd497
From there, the contract functions as a custodial wallet, capable of signing transactions only when the authorized owner initiates a verified withdrawal.
To eliminate common attack vectors, Oasis implemented the following constraints:
No off-chain key generation — everything happens inside the enclave.
Hardcoded withdrawal addresses — even if an attacker compromised the owner’s account, they could only send funds back to Oasis’s multi-sig vault.
SIWE (Sign-In with Ethereum) for identity verification and transaction authorization.

There is no backdoor, no debug function, and no administrative override.
In short:
The only way to move the funds is to extract the private key from inside the TEE — something that would prove a full hardware compromise.
🔧 Real Security, Not a Simulation
Many blockchain security tests are run in isolated conditions, using modified hardware or experimental builds.

The Oasis Security Challenge takes the opposite approach: it operates under exactly the same parameters as the live Sapphire network.
That means all of Sapphire’s standard protections are active:
🔄 Ephemeral key rotation every epoch
🧱 Restricted compute committee membership limited to trusted validators
🔐 Enhanced key manager safeguards
⚙️ Dynamic CPU blacklist enforcement to remove compromised processors
This ensures the test reflects real operational security — not a lab demo or proof-of-concept.
🌍 A Community-Wide Experiment
Since its launch, the challenge has already gained over 250,000 views and drawn attention from Ethereum security researchers, hardware hacking groups, and academic institutions studying confidential computing.
The contract code is fully verified and publicly visible on the Oasis Explorer, ensuring total transparency.
Participants are encouraged to discuss techniques, share insights, and collaborate within the community — especially in the official Oasis Discord.
The message is simple:
“If you think Sapphire’s TEE security can be broken, here’s your chance to prove it.”
And if no one succeeds by the end of 2025, it will be a powerful validation of the robustness of Sapphire’s architecture — real proof that confidential computing can work safely on a global blockchain.
🕒 Challenge Parameters
Duration: Now through December 31, 2025

Reward: 1 wBTC (one full Bitcoin)

Network: Sapphire Mainnet (Oasis Network)
🧭 Beyond the Bounty: A Philosophy of Proactive Security
This experiment reflects a broader truth about Oasis’s design philosophy.

Security isn’t something that happens after a problem — it’s something you design for from the start.
Oasis engineers anticipated hardware-level threats years before they became mainstream.
That foresight led to architectural decisions — like key separation, ephemeral encryption, and governance-enforced trust — that now protect Sapphire users today.
The security challenge embodies this philosophy: open, transparent, and fearless.
Instead of hiding behind marketing claims, Oasis invites the world to test its assumptions.
In an industry built on trust, Oasis proves that trust is earned through verification — not just belief.
🔒 Conclusion: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
The Oasis Security Challenge is more than a bounty — it’s a real-world experiment in trustless security.
It’s an open invitation to every researcher, hacker, and engineer to test the boundaries of TEE-based confidentiality.
If someone manages to steal the Bitcoin, it will mark a significant moment in security research.

If not, it will serve as undeniable proof that Oasis’s defense-in-depth architecture stands strong — even under the harshest scrutiny.
Either way, the blockchain community wins — with clearer insights, stronger technology, and a deeper understanding of what true security looks like.
So the challenge stands:
Can you break Sapphire’s TEE?

If you can, the Bitcoin is yours.

If you can’t, you’ll have witnessed one of the most resilient confidential computing platforms in action.
🧭 Learn more: Sapphire – Confidential EVM by Oasis Network

Rəqəmsal dünya inkişaf etməyə davam etdikcə, Web3 mərkəzləşdirilməmiş, şəffaf və istifadəçi gücləndirici internet üçün transformativ bir vizyon olaraq ortaya çıxır. Bu yeni paradigm, nəzarəti mərkəzləşdirilmiş korporasiyalardan fərdi istifadəçilərə köçürməyi vəd edir. Lakin bu vizyonu tam reallaşdırmaq üçün Web3 ekosistemi bir əsas problemlə üzləşməlidir: mərkəzləşdirilməmiş tətbiqlər (dApps) üçün möhkəm təhlükəsizlik və etibarlılığı təmin etmək. Oasis Network, bu çağırışa cavab olaraq ROFL adlı inteqrasiya olunmuş bir həll təqdim edir.

Blokçeyn dünyasında qızıl bir qayda var, demək olar ki, mütləq bir həqiqət: "Açarlarınız yoxdursa, sikkələriniz də yoxdur." Bu qayda, kriptovalyutanın başlanğıcından bəri mövcud olan bir ikili prinsipi vurğulayır: ya siz özəl açara sahibsiniz və aktivlərinizin tam nəzarətinə maliksiniz, ya da onu paylaşır və hər şeyi itirmək riski ilə üzləşirsiniz. 😬
Bu "hamısı ya heç biri" prinsipi həm qoruyucu bir qala, həm də Web3-ün inkişafını saxlayan bir maneədir. Bu, rəqəmsal aktivlərə kirayə vermək, kredit vermək və ya paylaşmağı son dərəcə riskli edir. Necə birinə bahalı bir NFT-kiraya verə bilərsiniz ki, onlar yalnız təcrübənin faydalarını yaşamağa çalışsınlar, bununla yanaşı, sadəcə qaçıb getməmələrini təmin edə biləsiniz? Mərkəzləşdirilməmiş Avtonom Təşkilatlar (DAO-lar) səsvermə gücünü necə təhlükəsiz şəkildə delegasiya edə bilər?

Giderek daha bağlantılı ve veri bağımlı bir dünyada, finansal işlemlerden Yapay Zeka (AI) atılımlarına kadar, dijital varlıkları ve hassas bilgileri korumak öncelikli bir hedef haline gelmiştir. Ancak, merkezi sistemlere dayanan geleneksel anahtar yönetim yöntemleri, karmaşık tehditlere karşı giderek daha fazla zayıflık göstermektedir. Bu noktada Merkeziyetsiz Anahtar Yönetimi (DKM) devrim niteliğinde bir çözüm olarak ortaya çıkmakta ve Oasis Ağı, gerçekten kendi kendine yeterli ve güvenli bir dijital gelecek için bu potansiyeli açığa çıkarmada önderlik etmektedir.

Mərkəzləşdirilməmiş maliyyə (DeFi) dünyası daim inkişaf edir, təhlükəsiz, şəffaf və xüsusilə etibarsız həllərə artan tələbat yaradır. Bu kontekstdə WT3 layihəsi, Oasis Protokolunun inkişaf etmiş texnologiyası üzərində qurulmuş müstəqil Süni İntellekt (AI) agenti kimi ümidverici bir "alpha wolf" kimi ortaya çıxır. WT3 yalnız effektiv mərkəzləşdirilməmiş treydinq strategiyalarını təqdim etməyi vəd etmir, eyni zamanda istifadəçiləri üçün tam məxfilik və təhlükəsizlik təmin edir. Gəlin bu inqilabi layihəyə daha dərindən nəzər salaq! 🚀

The world of Web3 digital assets is constantly evolving, but the concept of “ownership” has largely remained quite rigid. You own an NFT, it’s yours — period! But what if you want to temporarily share its privileges? Or rent it out securely without losing complete control? 🤔 This is precisely where Liquefaction, a groundbreaking wallet system, steps in to change the game.
Imagine being able to “liquefy” any blockchain asset, allowing others to temporarily use its benefits securely and transparently. This is no longer science fiction! Researchers at Cornell Tech, led by James Austegen and under the guidance of Professor Ari Juels, have been pioneering this field. Building on their Liquefaction research paper published in late 2024, the team, through an initiative with IC3 and close collaboration with Oasis Network, is now exploring the immense potential of Liquefaction on Oasis’s powerful Sapphire platform.
Their latest project, a proof-of-concept named “Take My Ape,” is more than just a typical experiment. It’s giving us a glimpse into the future of NFT rentals, where you can temporarily rent a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT 🐵 and enjoy all the associated privileges.
In this article, we’ll dive deep into how “Take My Ape” is leveraging Liquefaction and Oasis Sapphire to redefine digital asset ownership, unlocking a myriad of new applications for the entire Web3 ecosystem. 🚀
What is Liquefaction? Decoding the Concept of “Liquefying” Assets 💧💡
Before exploring “Take My Ape,” let’s understand its core foundation: Liquefaction.
As described in the project’s documentation (and the image you’ve seen), Liquefaction is a “wallet platform that uses trusted execution environments (TEEs) to enforce fine-grained access control policies on private keys.” Sound complex? Let’s break it down:
Essentially, Liquefaction introduces a revolutionary approach to digital asset control, allowing owners to delegate access without transferring actual ownership. This is achieved through a few key concepts:
🔑 Encumbered Key: The system generates a key pair inside a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE). Let’s call this the “Master Secret Key” (MSK). The most crucial part: this private key is never exposed outside the TEE. It’s always kept secure.📜 Access Control: Smart contracts define the rules and limitations for using this encumbered key. These rules can be very flexible, including: Time-based restrictions (e.g., rental for 2 hours). Usage count limits. Action limitations (e.g., only allowing signing of specific transactions, not transfers).🧩 Asset Segmentation: You can define access control mechanisms on a per-asset basis. This allows two (or more) people to share access to a single asset in different ways.🎭 Mask as a Wallet: This is a simple convention with numerous applications. From “lending” fully private actions, to using Oasis as a Bitcoin Layer 2, or even trading locked tokens.
Simply put, Liquefaction enables an unprecedented level of granularity in asset management. Instead of just two states — “owned” or “not owned” — you can precisely define who can do what, with which asset, and for how long.

“Take My Ape”: BAYC NFT Rentals Become a Reality 🐵🎟️
Now, with an understanding of Liquefaction, let’s see how the “Take My Ape” project has applied it to create a unique BAYC NFT rental system.
This project is an impressive proof-of-concept focusing on NFT ticket sales and rentals, specifically for the prestigious Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. Here’s how it works:
Lender (Ape Owner): A BAYC owner who wants to rent out their NFT can use the “Take My Ape” platform.Renter: A user wanting to experience BAYC privileges (e.g., access to exclusive members-only spaces) can rent the NFT for a specific period.Privilege Experience: During the rental period, the borrower can sign messages with that NFT. Their address will appear in the Yuga contract (BAYC’s parent company) just like any standard Ethereum wallet transfer. This means they have full access to the benefits the NFT provides. 🎉End of Rental Period: When the rental period ends, the NFT is automatically transferred to the next renter (if any) or back to the primary owner’s wallet. This process is seamless and secure.
What makes “Take My Ape” special isn’t just the idea of NFT rentals, but how it achieves this in a secure and trustless manner.
The Security Power of Oasis Sapphire TEEs 🛡️💎
The secret behind the safety and efficiency of Liquefaction, and specifically “Take My Ape,” lies in the use of Oasis Sapphire’s Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).
Oasis Sapphire is an industry-first confidential smart contract execution environment, enabling secure computation on the blockchain. Here’s how TEEs play a crucial role:
Secure Key Storage: Private keys (the MSK mentioned earlier) are generated and stored inside TEEs. This means they are shielded from the outside world, even from the wallet’s “owner” or node operators. No one can directly access the private key.Restriction Enforcement: TEEs are responsible for enforcing the signing capability rules and restrictions defined in the smart contracts. For example, if an NFT is only rented for 24 hours, the TEE will ensure the renter’s signing ability is disabled after that period.Confidential Computation: Sapphire allows smart contracts to perform computations on encrypted data without needing to decrypt it, further enhancing privacy and security.
The Cornell Tech team is also implementing a secondary-price auction mechanism. This aims to fairly determine the next temporary owner when multiple users are interested in renting an NFT. All of this is done securely and transparently thanks to Sapphire’s capabilities.
Support from the Oasis Protocol Foundation through a grant also underscores Oasis’s commitment to fostering innovative solutions like Liquefaction. Oasis is proud to support this critical research. 🙌

Beyond NFTs: The Boundless Potential of Liquefaction 🌍✨
Although “Take My Ape” focuses on NFTs, Liquefaction’s potential extends far beyond that. It truly has the capability to transform digital asset ownership across the entirety of Web3.
Consider the potential applications outlined in both the text and the Liquefaction image:
From the “Applications of Liquefaction” Image:
🏛️ Governance:Voting: Enable on-chain or off-chain voting without transferring full governance tokens.Quadratic Voting: Implement more complex voting mechanisms.Multisigs: Allow for more flexible multisig configurations.🌟 Reputation:Soulbound Tokens (SBTs): Permit conditional use of non-transferable SBTs.Transaction History: Provide controlled access to transaction history for reputation purposes.Airdrop Rights: Rent or delegate rights to claim airdrops.Loyalty Points: Manage and use loyalty points flexibly.🔒 Privacy:Trading Locked Tokens: Allow trading or use of tokens still in a lock-up period.Private Asset Trading: Facilitate secure private asset trading.Private DAO Treasuries: Manage DAO funds more privately.Secret Contract Payments: Execute confidential payments.Hidden Privacy Pools.🎟️ Ticketing:Token-Gated Ticketing: Rent access to events or content based on tokens without selling the token itself.🔍 Provenance:Taking Theft (Recovering Stolen Assets): Potential mechanisms for dealing with stolen assets.On-chain Attack Mitigation.🔗 Cross-chain:Overlay Smart Contracts: Create cross-chain interaction layers.
From the Research Text:
OTC trading for vested tokens: Unlock liquidity for tokens not yet fully unlocked.Identity: Selectively manage and share aspects of digital identity.DAO voting mechanisms: Refine and improve how DAOs make decisions.Cross-chain account abstraction: Simplify user experience across multiple blockchains.
Liquefaction isn’t just about renting assets. It’s about creating a new layer of flexibility and programmability for digital ownership. It allows us to rethink what it means to “own” something in the blockchain space. Instead of a binary concept, it becomes a spectrum of rights and privileges that can be segmented, delegated, and managed securely.
The Future of Ownership: A New Era With Liquefaction and Sapphire 🌅
“Take My Ape” is just the beginning. It serves as a blueprint for countless future Liquefaction applications built on Oasis Sapphire. More importantly, it underscores the broader implications of making digital assets “liquid” — not just in financial terms, but in terms of utility and accessibility.
Imagine a world where:
Artists can rent out early access to their works without selling the copyright. 🎨Gamers can securely lend rare in-game items to friends. 🎮DAO members can delegate their voting power to experts on specific issues without losing control of their tokens. 🗳️Journalists can grant temporary, paid access to their exclusive content. 📰
This is the kind of future that Liquefaction, powered by the security and scalability of Oasis Sapphire, is helping to build. It offers an opportunity to rethink ownership in blockchain ecosystems, creating new economic models and richer user experiences.
Join the Liquefaction Revolution! 🌊
The work by the Cornell Tech, IC3, and Oasis teams is a significant step forward. It shows that by combining innovative thinking with cutting-edge technology like Sapphire’s TEEs, we can solve some of the inherent challenges in the Web3 space and unlock unprecedented potential.
The future of digital assets is becoming more flexible, accessible, and exciting than ever before. Liquefaction and Oasis Sapphire are at the forefront of this transformation. Let’s keep an eye on this space! ✨
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