What Intmax does

Intmax, operated by Ryodan Systems AG and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, builds a stateless Layer 2 protocol on Ethereum that combines a zkRollup and Plasma hybrid architecture to deliver private, low-cost, and scalable transactions. The protocol is designed around a client-driven model where transactions are processed without storing user data on-chain, requiring only ~5 bytes of on-chain data per transaction versus 200-300 bytes in conventional rollups, which yields near-instant finality, fees of approximately $0.005 per sender, and a current throughput of ~7,500 TPS with a stated roadmap to 320,000+ TPS via EIP-4844.

Its product portfolio spans the core INTMAX protocol, the INTMAX Wallet (a mobile wallet using MPC and FHE cryptographic security with a Link Transfer feature), Privacy Mining (a mechanism that rewards users with ITX tokens for transacting privately), Payless (a B2B and B2C merchant payment product), and developer tooling including a TypeScript/Python Client SDK, a CLI with batch CSV support, a Wallet SDK implementing EIP-1193, and a permissionless Block Builder node product. The network is built on Scroll as the settlement layer and is secured by Ethereum as the base consensus layer. Notable customers building on the protocol include IdeaSoft and Mindscraft.

The business model is product-led and decentralized: Block Builders collect micro-transaction fees paid in ETH, the protocol distributes ITX token incentives (350,000 ITX per cycle until December 16, 2025, proportional to blocks submitted) to Block Builders, and the ITX token is positioned as the future native utility and governance token of the ecosystem. Go-to-market is self-serve via web app, mobile wallet (iOS and Android), Discord, and developer documentation, with credibility established through endorsements from Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake, and other Ethereum community figures, alongside a $5M funding round in April 2023 from a syndicate of crypto-native investors.

Name

Intmax

Legal name

Ryodan Systems AG

Website

https://intmax.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intmax (Ryodan Systems AG) operates a stateless Layer 2 zkRollup on Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge proofs and a Plasma hybrid to enable private, low-cost transactions for crypto users, Block Builders, dApp developers, and merchants. Its wallet, Payless payments, and ITX token support the product-led ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Layer 2 Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Contract Wallets / Account Abstraction (MPC/AA, social recovery, paymasters) (FSAPACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Asset Custody & Wallet Infrastructure for Institutions (MPC/HSM, key mgmt, policy controls) (FSAPAIAE), Account Abstraction & Smart Wallet Tooling (AA SDKs, paymasters, session keys) (FSAPABAK)

Keywords

• Layer 2 protocol
• ZkRollup blockchain
• Zero knowledge proofs
• Ethereum scaling
• Blockchain privacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucerne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fees: Block Builders collect transaction fees from users included in their blocks. The average fee per sender is approximately $0.005 USD, paid in ETH. Fees are collected for transfers within the INTMAX network and withdrawals to Ethereum.
2. Protocol Incentives (ITX): Protocol incentives distributed weekly to Block Builders as sITX tokens (1:1 claimable for ITX). Total allocation per reward cycle is 350,000 ITX until December 16, 2025, corresponding to ~50,000 ITX per day. Rewards are proportional to blocks submitted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Intmax operates a stateless Layer 2 zkRollup + Plasma hybrid protocol on Ethereum that processes private transactions using zero-knowledge proofs while writing only ~5 bytes of data on-chain per transaction. Its core commercial products are the INTMAX Wallet (mobile wallet with MPC/FHE security and Link Transfer), Privacy Mining (near-zero-fee private transactions that earn ITX rewards), Payless (B2B/B2C crypto payment solution), the ITX utility token, and developer-facing infrastructure including Client SDKs, CLI, Wallet SDK, and permissionless Block Builder nodes.

Product overview

INTMAX is a stateless Layer 2 protocol on Ethereum combining zk-rollup and Plasma hybrid architecture. The core protocol enables scalable, private transactions with ~5 bytes on-chain data per transaction. The product portfolio includes: the INTMAX Wallet (mobile wallet with MPC/FHE security), Privacy Mining (earn ITX for private transactions), Payless (B2B/B2C crypto payments), and the ITX token (native utility/reward token). Developer infrastructure includes the Client SDK (TypeScript/Python, WebAssembly-based), CLI (batch CSV operations up to 63 transfers), Wallet SDK (EIP-1193 integration), and Block Builder (permissionless node for block production). The INTMAX Explorer provides blockchain visibility, and Vibe Coding offers AI-assisted development guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITX Token: The native utility and reward token of INTMAX L2, designed to incentivize privacy-preserving behavior through Privacy Mining.
• INTMAX Wallet
• Privacy Mining
• Payless

Products and services

• INTMAX Protocol Stateless Layer 2 zkRollup + Plasma hybrid protocol on Ethereum that processes private transactions with zero-knowledge proofs, ~5 bytes of on-chain data per transaction, near-instant finality, and extremely low fees; supports ETH, WBTC, DAI, and USDC.
• INTMAX Wallet Next-generation mobile wallet delivering near-hardware-level security using MPC and FHE cryptography, with a Link Transfer feature for sending crypto via a simple link; available on iOS and Android.
• Privacy Mining Mechanism enabling users to send private transactions with near-zero fees while earning ITX tokens as rewards for following privacy-preserving behavior; v2 launched in July 2025.
• Payless Streamlined B2B and B2C crypto payment solution for frictionless, near-instant transactions between customers and merchants with a smooth checkout experience.
• ITX Token Native utility and reward token of INTMAX L2 designed to incentivize privacy-preserving behavior; earned via Privacy Mining and distributed as protocol incentives to Block Builders.
• INTMAX Client SDK WebAssembly-based SDK for high-performance cryptographic operations enabling developers to send transactions, manage assets, and build dApps on INTMAX; available in TypeScript and Python.
• INTMAX CLI Command-line tool that supports batch operations with CSV imports for up to 63 transfers, used for reward claiming and balance management on INTMAX.
• INTMAX Wallet SDK Protocol and SDK implementing the EIP-1193 standard that enables developers to integrate INTMAX support into wallets and dApps.
• Block Builder Permissionless node infrastructure that constructs and proposes INTMAX L2 blocks, collects user transaction fees, and earns ITX protocol incentives; deployable via Docker or binary with ~$0.01-0.02 block submission cost.
• INTMAX Explorer Public block explorer for viewing INTMAX Mainnet blockchain data including blocks, deposits, and withdrawals.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~7,500 TPS current throughput, scalable to 320,000+ TPS with EIP-4844
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ScrollcoreTechnology or IntegrationINTMAX uses Scroll as its settlement layer for submitting blocks. Blocks are submitted to smart contracts on the Scroll network, which serves as the Layer 2 infrastructure backbone for INTMAX's stateless rollup-plasma hybrid architecture.
• EthereumcoreTechnology or IntegrationINTMAX is a Layer 2 protocol built on Ethereum, leveraging Ethereum's consensus protocol as the base layer. The stateless design ensures no dependency on Layer 1 consensus for transaction processing while maintaining security through Ethereum.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aztec: Privacy-focused Ethereum L2 using zero-knowledge proofs to enable confidential transactions and programmable private smart contracts. Most directly comparable to INTMAX given the shared privacy-first positioning and ZK-based architecture on Ethereum.
• zkSync: Ethereum L2 scaling solution built on ZK rollup technology with native account abstraction features. Comparable to INTMAX as a ZK-based L2 targeting low-cost, high-throughput transactions on Ethereum.
• Polygon zkEVM: Polygon-branded ZK-EVM Layer 2 on Ethereum offering low-cost transactions with cryptographic validity proofs. Directly comparable to INTMAX as a ZK L2 with a focus on scaling and lower fees.
• Scroll: ZK-rollup L2 on Ethereum providing EVM-equivalent execution. Comparable to INTMAX as a peer ZK L2 and additionally serves as INTMAX's settlement-layer partner.
• StarkNet: Validity-proof (ZK-STARK) L2 on Ethereum scaling smart-contract execution. Comparable to INTMAX as a competing ZK-based L2 pursuing high-throughput, low-cost Ethereum settlement.
• Linea: ConsenSys-backed ZK L2 on Ethereum emphasizing developer experience and EVM equivalence. Comparable as a parallel ZK L2 competing for the same developer and user base.
• Polygon Miden: STARK-based, client-side proving L2 in the Polygon ecosystem focused on privacy and local execution. Closely parallels INTMAX's client-driven, privacy-first design philosophy.
• Aleo: Layer-1 blockchain using zero-knowledge proofs for private, programmable applications. Comparable to INTMAX in its privacy-by-default design and use of ZK cryptography for confidentiality.

Emerging players

• Railgun: Privacy protocol on Ethereum using ZK proofs to enable private balances and transfers within DeFi. Partial overlap with INTMAX in the privacy-preserving transaction niche.

Broad incumbents

• Optimism: Major optimistic-rollup L2 with the OP Stack ecosystem supporting many chains. Competes with INTMAX for L2 users and developers, though its architecture and feature set differ significantly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/intmaxIO
• GitHubgithub.com/InternetMaximalism

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors26 records

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M&A

Investments

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