# Arcium

**Type:** Protocol  
**Domain:** internet-finance  
**Status:** Active  

## Overview

Arcium is a privacy-preserving infrastructure protocol on Solana enabling confidential computing for DeFi applications. Launched Mainnet Alpha in May 2026.

## Timeline

- **2026-05-05** — Mainnet Alpha launched on Solana. Umbra privacy protocol deployed as first application with shielded transfers and encrypted swaps live.

## Products

- Confidential computing infrastructure for Solana
- Shielded transfer capabilities
- Encrypted swap functionality

## Sources

- The Block / Crypto-Reporter coverage of Mainnet Alpha launch (2026-05-05)