> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ternoa.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ternoa.network/learn/introduction/what-is-ternoa.md). # What is Ternoa [Ternoa](https://www.ternoa.network/) is a multi-network and cross-layer protocol leveraging confidential computing technologies to make blockchain more secure, private and scalable. Our tech stack combines distributed ledger and confidential computing technologies to provide decentralized yet private development environments for next generation applications. Ternoa comprises of 3 independent, yet interconnected networks: * **Ternoa Chain**: A WASM Layer 1 blockchain network built on Substrate where builders can deploy ink! smartcontracts coded in Rust, C, C++ or Typescript, and call pre-coded primitives through a JavaScript SDK (mainnet since April 2022) * **Ternoa Fortress**: A decentralized TEE-powered coprocessor network, implemented as a key management system, enabling users to encrypt off-chain data with on-chain encryption keys (mainnet since September 2023) * **Ternoa zkEVM**: A Layer 2 validium secured with TEE multi-proofs, offering a full EVM equivalent environment where builders can deploy solidity smartcontracts (mainnet planned for 2024) Since the beginning Ternoa has been envisioned as a comprehensive protocol enabling new privacy and security use cases. Our TEE-powered tech stack has been live and available as a mainnet L1 since 2022, prompting us to develop a multi-layer and multi-chain architecture, set for delivery in 2024. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ternoa.network/learn/introduction/what-is-ternoa.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.