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##Nillion(NIL): Innovator in the field of privacy computing

In today's increasingly important focus on data privacy and computational security, Nillion has quickly become the center of attention in the cryptocurrency and technology circles with its unique Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs). As a decentralized 'blind computation' network, Nillion challenges the paradigm of traditional blockchains, attracting widespread attention from the community and institutions. On March 25, 2025, Nillion's Token Generation Event (TGE) is set to take place, sparking heated discussions about the official launch of the NIL token.

## First, TGE and Market Debut: The Starting Line of NIL

Nillion's TGE is scheduled to kick off at 05:00 UTC on March 25, 2025, marking the official circulation of the NIL token. The total supply of NIL is 1 billion tokens, with an initial circulation of approximately 195.15 million tokens (19.52%). This event is not only a milestone in the project's development but also paves the way for NIL's debut on mainstream exchanges. NIL has been confirmed as a new round of the Launchpool project, allowing users to participate in mining and receive early rewards by locking mainstream tokens.

![NIL](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/1742549836TG.webp)
(Source: [NIL](https://nillion.com/) ）

NIL's token economic model is clear and balanced: 20% allocated to the community, 29% for ecological development, and 10% for protocol development. According to Messari's research, if estimated at a pre-market price of $0.9, the initial circulating market value is about $200 million, with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) close to $900 million. This valuation is not low in the current market environment, but combined with Nillion's potential in the field of privacy computing, there is still room for growth. The upcoming TGE and Launchpool have ignited expectations for NIL's market debut.

## Two, Airdrop Controversy and Community Building

Nillion's community development has not been smooth sailing. On March 8th, a leaked airdrop plan sparked controversy, with many early supporters finding themselves not on the list. In response to the dissatisfaction, the project quickly reacted: on March 19th, Nillion announced the cancellation of the 90-day pre-staking lock-up period, and all rewards will be unlocked on the first day of TGE, along with the launch of a new version of the airdrop query tool (claims.nillion.com) to enhance transparency and accuracy. This adjustment significantly improved community sentiment, with many users expressing that the airdrop quantity exceeded expectations and acknowledging the project's response speed on social media.

![nil](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/1742550080nil.jpeg)
(Source: [X @NIL](https://x.com/nillionnetwork)）

The airdrop is aimed at testnet validators, active Discord members, and code contributors, with graded rewards (such as gold, diamond, etc.) distributed based on participation. This mechanism not only motivates early users, but also establishes a broad community foundation for NIL's launch. From the initial turmoil to later reconciliation, Nillion has demonstrated the ability to listen to the community and iterate quickly.

## Three, Technical Core: Innovation of Blind Computation

Nillion's core competitiveness lies in its 'blind computation' technology. Unlike traditional blockchains (such as <a href="/ja/price/ethereum-eth" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Ethereum</a>) that focus on transaction transparency, Nillion achieves data processing in an encrypted state through Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) such as Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and homomorphic encryption. This means that users can perform computations without exposing the original data, making it suitable for scenarios like private AI, encrypted databases, and data markets. For example, a healthcare institution can analyze patient data on Nillion without disclosing any privacy information.

![NIL](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/1742549885JS.webp)
(Source: [NIL](https://nillion.com/) ）

Nillion's network architecture is divided into two layers:

- **Coordination Layer** Responsible for task allocation, node coordination, and cost settlement, using NIL tokens for payment, similar to the network's 'dispatch center'.
- **Petnet (Compute Layer)** Performing blind computation tasks, relying on distributed nodes and <a href="/ja/price/secret-scrt" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">secret</a> sharing technology, ensuring data sharding encryption, and only the task initiator can decrypt the results.

Unlike traditional blockchains that rely on a global ledger, Nillion sacrifices some transparency for greater privacy and computational efficiency. This design makes it more competitive in high-value data processing. Messari's latest report praises Nillion as the "next-generation privacy infrastructure," highlighting its potential applications in AI and data security.

## The role and ecological potential of NIL tokens

NIL plays multiple roles in the Nillion network:

- **Payment tools**: User pays for computing and storage costs.
- **Incentive Mechanism** Validators earn NIL by running nodes to maintain network security.
- **Governance Potential** Although not yet clear, the community speculates that in the future NIL may be used for decentralized governance.

The initial circulation of 195.15 million seems relatively small, but combined with the 29% ecological fund, Nillion has sufficient resources to promote the development of the developer ecosystem. For example, funding DApps that develop private AI models, or integrating decentralized identity systems. Nillion has raised $50 million through multiple rounds of financing (including $20 million in 2022), backed by institutions such as HashKey Capital and Hack VC, providing financial strength to guarantee ecosystem expansion.

## Five, Market Outlook and Potential Risks

The launch of NIL coincided with the rebound of the <a href="/ja/price" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">cryptocurrency market</a>, with privacy protection becoming a hot topic in the industry. In the short term, speculation on TGE and Launchpool may drive up the price of NIL; in the long term, its success depends on the implementation of technology and developer adoption rate. The future of Nillion is promising:

- **Driving Factors**: Data privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA) drive demand growth, AI and [Web3](/web3) The integration provides a broad stage for it.
- **Institutional Support** US$50 million in financing and community endorsement will escort Gate.io for its long-term development.

However, challenges also exist:

- **Overvaluation pressure**: FDV of 9 billion US dollars may lead to selling pressure after listing.
- **Technical complexity** The concept of blind computing is relatively unfamiliar to ordinary users, and user education and application implementation take time.
- **Market Validation**: Privacy computing is still in its infancy, and the actual demand explosion is yet to be observed.

## Conclusion

Nillion is not only the carrier of the NIL token, but also a pioneer project trying to reshape the landscape of data privacy. Its TGE is not only a capital feast, but also the starting point for privacy computing technology to move towards the mainstream. From the airdrop controversy to technological innovation, and then to the market debut, Nillion has shown strong adaptability and potential in just a few months. For investors, NIL is an opportunity for low-threshold participation in the privacy narrative; for technology enthusiasts, its blind computing network is worth exploring. In the next few days, NIL's performance will reveal more answers for us, and Nillion's story is just beginning.

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 <div>Author: Rooick Z., Gate.io Researcher
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