Interfold

## Welcome to the Interfold Developer Docs! > **Note on naming**The Interfold was previously known as **Enclave**. **Here you'll find guides, references, and implementation resources for building on the Interfold protocol.** If you're looking to build applications that coordinate computation across private inputs without taking custody of sensitive data, you're in the right place. The Interfold is an open-source protocol that coordinates Encrypted Execution Environments (E3s) through a distributed network of ciphernodes. It allows independent parties to produce shared, verifiable outcomes from private inputs without custody, exposure, or trusted hardware. For example, the Interfold can coordinate sealed-bid auctions where participants submit encrypted bids, the winning outcome is computed without revealing individual inputs, and the result is publicly verifiable. ### Why Use the Interfold? The Interfold enables applications that coordinate computation across independent parties without exposing their private inputs. Instead of pooling sensitive data or delegating execution authority to a centralized operator, the protocol executes encrypted workflows across a distributed network of ciphernodes. This makes it possible to build systems where multiple parties contribute private inputs to produce a shared, verifiable outcome while preserving confidentiality throughout execution.