The Rayls product is a system of EVM-compatible components that enable public and permissioned blockchain networks to connect with privacy, scalability, interoperability and compliance.

This page introduces the Rayls components and categorises resources for specific audiences.

Rayls components

The Rayls product includes the protocols, chains, tools, and SDKs that power the Rayls ecosystem.

Component	Description
Privacy Ledger	An EVM chain node integrated with a highly scalable enterprise database.
Relayer	A private relay tool to pass encrypted messages between a Privacy Ledger and a Commit Chain.
Commit Chain	An EVM-compatible permissioned chain that orchestrates transfers between Privacy Ledgers.
Rayls Custody	A HSM-based custody tool to securely generate, store and utilize cryptographic keys.
Rayls Protocol and SDK	A fully-private transfer protocol and developer-friendly SDK to connect Privacy Ledgers via the Private Subnet's Commit Chain.
Rayls Governor	A suite of developer-friendly governance tools for use within a Private Subnet.
Rayls Auditor	A suite of auditing tools to check and validate transactions within a Private Subnet.

Rayls for Financial Institutions

Financial Institutions are entities that transact tokenized value with one another. Each Financial Institution installs and runs their own Privacy Ledger, transacting with others via the Rayls Public Chain and Rayls Subnets.

Resource	Description
Privacy Ledger	An EVM chain node integrated with a highly scalable enterprise database.
EVM Privacy	How Rayls ensures fully private and anonymous transactions between Privacy Ledgers.
Scalability	How Rayls enables operational and performance scalability both within and between Privacy Ledgers.
Rayls Custody	A HSM-based custody tool to securely generate, store and utilize cryptographic keys.
Rayls Protocol	A fully-private transfer protocol connecting Privacy Ledgers via the Private Subnet's Commit Chain.
Rayls SDK	A SDK for developers to build dApps and interface with a Privacy Ledger.
Build Rayls dApps	Get started with building decentralised applications on Rayls.

Rayls for dApp Developers

dApp Developers build EVM-compatible decentralised applications for use by Financial Institutions and Retail Users within Privacy Ledgers, Rayls Private Subnets, and the Rayls Public Chain.

Resource	Description
Build Rayls dApps	Get started with building decentralised applications on Rayls.
Privacy Ledger	An EVM chain node integrated with a highly scalable enterprise database.
Commit Chain	An EVM-compatible permissioned chain that orchestrates transfers between Privacy Ledgers.
Rayls SDK	A SDK for developers to build dApps and interface with a Privacy Ledger.
Rayls Public Chain	How the Rayls Public Chain connects regulated financial institutions with KYC'd users.

Rayls for Subnet Operators

Subnet Operators set up and manage their own Private Subnet - a fully private, permissioned, and independently governed network for financial institutions to transact.

Resource	Description
Create and run a Rayls Subnet	Get started with setting up and running a Rayls Private Subnet.
Rayls Private Subnet Concepts	How Rayls Private Subnets enable private, scalable and compliant value exchange networks.
Subnet network design options	Guidance to optimally configure and design a Rayls Private Subnet for your intended use case.
Commit Chain	An EVM-compatible permissioned chain that orchestrates transfers between Privacy Ledgers.
Rayls Custody	A HSM-based custody tool to securely generate, store and utilize cryptographic keys.
Rayls Protocol	A fully-private transfer protocol connecting Privacy Ledgers via the Private Subnet's Commit Chain.
Rayls Governor	A suite of developer-friendly governance tools for use within a Private Subnet.
Rayls Auditor	A suite of auditing tools to check and validate transactions within a Private Subnet.