Welcome to IPTF Map
The Institutional Privacy Task Force (IPTF) documentation helps you understand privacy-preserving solutions for institutional blockchain adoption on Ethereum. This guide will help you navigate the documentation effectively based on your role and objectives.Find What You Need
Our documentation is organized around different perspectives and use cases. Choose your path:Business Stakeholder
Understand business value, use cases, and regulatory considerations
Technical Team
Explore patterns, implementations, and technical architectures
Legal & Compliance
Review regulatory frameworks and compliance mechanisms
Product Manager
Bridge business needs with technical solutions
For Business Stakeholders
Start with understanding the business problems and value propositions.Recommended Path
- Use Cases Overview - Explore business problems and requirements
- Compliance Frameworks - Understand regulatory considerations
- Solution Approaches - Review recommended architectures
Key focus areas: ROI, risk management, regulatory compliance, and competitive advantage
Example Use Cases
Private Payments
Confidential payment systems for institutions
Private Bonds
Privacy-preserving bond issuance and trading
Money Market Funds
Tokenized MMFs with privacy features
Derivatives
Private derivative contracts on-chain
For Technical Teams
Dive into technical patterns, implementations, and architecture guidance.Recommended Path
- Technical Patterns - Reusable privacy building blocks
- Domains Overview - Domain-specific considerations (payments, trading, custody)
- Solution Approaches - Detailed implementation guidance
- Vendors & Protocols - Tooling and infrastructure options
All patterns include implementation considerations, trade-offs, and security implications
Key Technical Patterns
L1 ZK Commitment Pool
Zero-knowledge proofs for private state on L1
L2 Encrypted State
Encrypted state with off-chain audit capabilities
Hybrid Modes
Combined public and private transaction modes
Regulatory Disclosure
Selective disclosure for compliance
For Legal & Compliance
Understand regulatory requirements and compliance mechanisms.Recommended Path
- Compliance Frameworks - Regulatory requirements by jurisdiction
- Use Cases - Business contexts with compliance constraints
- Regulatory Disclosure Pattern - Technical compliance mechanisms
Each jurisdiction page includes specific requirements for privacy-preserving systems
Jurisdictions Covered
EU MiCA
Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation
German eWpG
Electronic Securities Act
US SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission framework
More Jurisdictions
View all regulatory frameworks
For Product Managers
Bridge business requirements with technical implementations.Recommended Path
- Use Cases - Understand the problems we’re solving
- Solution Approaches - See how patterns combine to solve use cases
- Technical Patterns - Learn the building blocks
- Glossary - Master the terminology
Solution Approaches show how multiple patterns work together to address specific use cases
Documentation Structure
Our documentation is organized into six main sections:Use Cases
Use Cases
Business problems and requirements for privacy-preserving financial applications. Each use case describes:
- Business context and stakeholders
- Privacy requirements
- Regulatory constraints
- Success criteria
Technical Patterns
Technical Patterns
Reusable technical building blocks for privacy architectures. Each pattern includes:
- Technical description
- Implementation considerations
- Trade-offs and limitations
- Security implications
Solution Approaches
Solution Approaches
Detailed architectures combining multiple patterns for specific use cases. Each approach covers:
- Problem statement
- Recommended patterns
- Implementation roadmap
- Vendor options
Domains
Domains
Domain-specific technical overviews covering:
- Payments systems
- Trading infrastructure
- Custody solutions
- Identity and compliance
Compliance
Compliance
Regulatory frameworks and compliance guides by jurisdiction, including:
- Legal requirements
- Technical compliance mechanisms
- Audit and reporting obligations
Vendors & Protocols
Vendors & Protocols
Neutral documentation on available tooling and infrastructure:
- Protocol capabilities
- Integration patterns
- Maturity assessment
- Use case fit
Essential Resources
Glossary
Master privacy and blockchain terminology
Contributing Guide
Learn how to contribute to IPTF documentation
GitHub Repository
View source and submit issues
Changelog
Track documentation updates and changes
Quick Search Tips
Use the search bar at the top of the page to find specific topics:- Technology terms: Search for “zero-knowledge”, “FHE”, “TEE”, etc.
- Use cases: Search for “bonds”, “payments”, “derivatives”, etc.
- Regulations: Search for “MiCA”, “eWpG”, “SEC”, etc.
- Vendors: Search for specific protocol or vendor names