Safeheron Launches World’s First Open-Source Intel SGX TEE Native Framework in C++

Safeheron is proud to open-source the world’s first Intel SGX Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) native framework developed in C++. Built on Intel’s native SGX SDK, Safeheron SGX (SSGX) framework introduces a modern, modular C++ development architecture that can significantly lower the development barrier while securing a trusted execution foundation for various Web3 scenarios, including privacy computing, MPC signing, AI agents, DID systems, and off-chain computation.

At Safeheron, we firmly believe that the future of security will evolve from blind trust of black-box solutions to verifiable, code-backed transparency — which is why Safeheron fully open-sources the original codes of the key technologies behind our commercial solutions. We are deeply committed to the values of technological transparency, open collaboration, and altruistic win-win growth. Through open-sourcing, we aim to empower developers and institutions to build products more efficiently and securely, while driving forward new standards and progress in the crypto security industry.

TEE: Building the Secure Foundation for Cloud Computing

As cloud computing and Web3 converge, creating a robust trust architecture in open, dynamic, and untrusted environments has become the foremost challenge for digital-asset security. Software-layer defenses alone cannot withstand attack vectors from high-privilege components—operating systems and virtualization platforms—that threaten the integrity of valuable on-chain applications and user assets.

Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) is now moving into practical use and is fueled by cloud-native and blockchain advances. It leverages hardware isolation to create secure enclaves at the processor level, keeping critical code and data protected even if the OS or hypervisor is compromised. Paired with remote attestation, TEE can offer cryptographic proof of exactly what ran inside, extending your security perimeter and building trust from the silicon up.

Safeheron’s Winning Strategy: Implementing Intel SGX for TEE

Intel SGX, Intel TDX, ARM TrustZone, AMD SEV, RISC-V Keystone, and AWS Nitro Enclaves—each mainstream TEE technology has its niche. By adopting Intel SGX for TEE implementation, Safeheron brings unique advantages that make it a go-to for certain needs:

1. Razor-thin Trusted Computing Base: you only trust the bare minimum.
2. Built-in, standards-compliant remote attestation: no extra glue code required.
3. App-level hardware isolation: designed with server workloads in mind.
4. Crypto & MPC-friendly optimizations: complex math runs smoother.
5. Mature ecosystem: plenty of battle-tested deployments to lean on.
6. Cloud-agnostic & cross-platform: freedom to move without vendor lock-in.

Further explore SSGX Framework’s technical advantage.

How Open-Source Unlocks SGX’s Full Potential for Web3 and Beyond

Developing with Intel SGX has traditionally posed significant challenges due to its complexity and engineering overhead. Safeheron’s open-source SGX framework addresses these barriers and improves both development efficiency and security. By offering a suite of well-structured modules and tools, SSGX framework enhances the development experience and supports the creation of secure, high-performance, and production-ready trusted computing applications. It provides a solid foundation for key areas such as blockchain infrastructure and privacy-preserving computing.

Organizations including exchanges, wallet providers, and AI solution developers can now deploy auditable, secure environments more efficiently and cost-effectively. Built upon this framework, Safeheron’s flagship MPC Self-Custody SaaS and MPC Node Suite leverage its modular architecture and security guarantees. A forthcoming TEE KMS (Key Management Service) Node solution, also based on the open-source core, will further enable partners to build customized, enterprise-grade enclaves tailored to their specific needs.

Expanding Trusted Execution: SSGX Framework’s Role in Securing and Scaling the Future of Web3

The SSGX framework addresses fundamental security and scalability challenges within blockchain and Web3 ecosystems, offering broad potential for deployment across critical scenarios. By enabling off-chain trusted execution environments and supporting remote attestation, SSGX framework provides a robust infrastructure for Layer 2 scaling, privacy-preserving computation, and complex contract logic processing. It significantly reduces mainnet load while improving system throughput and verifiability, paving the way for off-chain computing to evolve into a trusted “second execution layer” for decentralized applications.

In the digital asset domain, SSGX framework establishes a secure execution boundary that integrates MPC signatures, decentralized wallets, and privacy-enhancing applications, effectively safeguarding private keys and isolating sensitive operations. This trusted computing foundation supports next-generation asset custody solutions and compliant, privacy-first financial services. It also offers a secure runtime environment for confidential contracts, anonymous identity systems, and data privacy tools, facilitating stronger on-chain privacy protections.

Looking ahead, SSGX framework is poised to underpin verifiable quoting systems, oracle channels, and fair bidding platforms through trusted time and attestation mechanisms, mitigating risks of opaque operations. Furthermore, its TEE-based secure reasoning capabilities open new possibilities for decentralized AI agents, enabling them to perform privacy-preserving, auditable, and trustworthy actions across DAO governance, DeFi strategies, identity management, and data negotiation.

Unleashing a Community-Driven, Open-Source Ecosystem for Trusted Computing

At Safeheron, we truly believe that a thriving trusted-computing landscape springs from community collaboration and shared ownership. That’s why we’re doubling down on our open-source ethos—partnering with developers, researchers, and projects worldwide to build a transparent, verifiable infrastructure platform that powers the next leap in digital-asset security and privacy computing. You might recall we kicked things off in 2023 by open-sourcing our MPC toolkit; now we’re extending that same spirit to SSGX so everyone can innovate faster and more securely.