Encrypted Computing Explained: Solana’s Next Big Leap (with Yannik) | OnlyDevs Podcast

In this episode of the OnlyDevs Podcast, we sit down with Yannik, founder of Arcium, to explore how his team is pushing the boundaries of encrypted computation and building core privacy infrastructure for the Solana ecosystem.
From studying law to launching a top-selling productivity app, and now leading one of the most advanced cryptographic startups in Web3, Yannik shares his journey and breaks down how Arcium is making confidential smart contracts, SPL tokens, and privacy-first DeFi possible.


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00:00 – In this video
01:00 – Yannik's shift from law to coding
02:20 – Falling in love with crypto & cryptography
07:15 – Privacy as a product feature, not a compromise
09:40 – Encrypted state for smart contracts explained
14:25 – Confidential SPL tokens on Solana
16:50 – How Archum enables private transfers
20:40 – Building private DeFi apps with SPL tokens
22:40 – Lending without exposing user data
26:50 – Security vs speed in crypto startups
28:55 – Solana's focus on encrypted execution
33:20 – AI + Encrypted computation = powerful future
35:40 – RPM mainnet launch & vision


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