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Testnet Retro - Launch Day

Within the first 24 hours, over 20k users visited the Aztec Playground and started to send transactions on testnet. Additionally, 10 apps launched live on the testnet, including wallets, block explorers, and private DeFi and NFT marketplaces.

May 2, 2025

Within the first 24 hours, over 20k users visited the Aztec Playground and started to send transactions on testnet. Additionally, 10 apps launched live on the testnet, including wallets, block explorers, and private DeFi and NFT marketplaces.

Developers

Aztec Network

What is the Aztec Public Testnet?

In this post, we’ll explore what full decentralization means, how the Aztec Foundation is testing each aspect in the Public Testnet, and the challenges and limitations of testing a decentralized network in a testnet environment.

May 1, 2025

In this post, we’ll explore what full decentralization means, how the Aztec Foundation is testing each aspect in the Public Testnet, and the challenges and limitations of testing a decentralized network in a testnet environment.

Developers

Aztec Network

A New Era for Web3: Introducing Aztec Public Testnet

Earlier this month, we announced the successful testing of the first decentralized upgrade process for an L2, with over 100 sequencers participating. Now, with the mission to bring programmable privacy to the masses, the Aztec Public Testnet is here and, for the first time ever, open to developers to build fully private applications on Ethereum.

May 1, 2025

Earlier this month, we announced the successful testing of the first decentralized upgrade process for an L2, with over 100 sequencers participating. Now, with the mission to bring programmable privacy to the masses, the Aztec Public Testnet is here and, for the first time ever, open to developers to build fully private applications on Ethereum.

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Aztec Network

History of Aztec: Pioneering Privacy in Web3

Aztec from 2017 to 2024 can be seen as a methodical journey toward building a fully private, programmable, and decentralized blockchain network. Aztec mainnet will mark the emergence of applications that weren't possible before – applications that combine the transparency and programmability of blockchain with the privacy necessary for real-world adoption.

April 22, 2025

Aztec from 2017 to 2024 can be seen as a methodical journey toward building a fully private, programmable, and decentralized blockchain network. Aztec mainnet will mark the emergence of applications that weren't possible before – applications that combine the transparency and programmability of blockchain with the privacy necessary for real-world adoption.

Developers

Is ZK-MPC-FHE-TEE a real creature?

In this article, we will briefly review several suggested privacy-related abbreviations, their strong points, and their constraints. And after that, we’ll think about whether someone will benefit from combining them or not. We’ll look at different configurations and combinations.

March 25, 2025

In this article, we will briefly review several suggested privacy-related abbreviations, their strong points, and their constraints. And after that, we’ll think about whether someone will benefit from combining them or not. We’ll look at different configurations and combinations.

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Aztec Network

Aztec Foundation Launches to Accelerate Vision of Programmable Privacy

Introducing the Aztec Foundation, a nonprofit organization to support the growth and development of open-source programmable privacy. The launch of the Aztec Foundation marks a significant milestone for the Aztec Network, bringing us closer to the launch of a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving network.

February 13, 2025

Introducing the Aztec Foundation, a nonprofit organization to support the growth and development of open-source programmable privacy. The launch of the Aztec Foundation marks a significant milestone for the Aztec Network, bringing us closer to the launch of a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving network.

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Noir

A New Dawn of Ethereum is Here

We’re showing up to Denver in a big way to celebrate the epic builders of Ethereum and a new dawn of applications with the second NoirCon and an immersive night at Meow Wolf. Join us at ETHDenver to build the next gen of applications.

February 6, 2025

We’re showing up to Denver in a big way to celebrate the epic builders of Ethereum and a new dawn of applications with the second NoirCon and an immersive night at Meow Wolf. Join us at ETHDenver to build the next gen of applications.

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Aztec Network

The Best of Both Worlds: How Aztec Blends Private and Public State

In this article, we’ll talk about one of the core components unlocking privacy on Ethereum: state management. We’ll shed some light on programmable and composable privacy which allows dApp developers to choose what they want to make private and what to leave public. That allows for an ecosystem of privacy-preserving dApps that can communicate with each other as well as Ethereum.

December 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll talk about one of the core components unlocking privacy on Ethereum: state management. We’ll shed some light on programmable and composable privacy which allows dApp developers to choose what they want to make private and what to leave public. That allows for an ecosystem of privacy-preserving dApps that can communicate with each other as well as Ethereum.

Aztec Network

Security of the Aztec Network: Audits of Bigfield

We are constantly striving to make the Aztec Network more secure by developing internal tooling and seeking external expertise. ‍To prepare for a barrage of future audits before the mainnet launch, we ran a test exercise with three well-established auditing companies including ZKSecurity, Zellic, and Spearbit.

December 9, 2024

We are constantly striving to make the Aztec Network more secure by developing internal tooling and seeking external expertise. ‍To prepare for a barrage of future audits before the mainnet launch, we ran a test exercise with three well-established auditing companies including ZKSecurity, Zellic, and Spearbit.

Developers

Noir

The Future of ZK Development is Here: Announcing the Noir 1.0 Pre-Release

It’s been a big year for Noir, the universal language for zero-knowledge. We made things official with GitHub and became an official coding language, cozied up with Vitalik at the inaugural NoirCon0 in Thailand, and now we’re making zero-knowledge proofs more accessible and powerful for developers worldwide with the Noir 1.0 pre-release.

December 5, 2024

It’s been a big year for Noir, the universal language for zero-knowledge. We made things official with GitHub and became an official coding language, cozied up with Vitalik at the inaugural NoirCon0 in Thailand, and now we’re making zero-knowledge proofs more accessible and powerful for developers worldwide with the Noir 1.0 pre-release.

Research

Privacy-First CBDCs: Leveraging Cryptography and Ethereum for Next-Gen Digital Currencies

With over 130 countries exploring or piloting their own design systems, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are poised to transform global finance. However, a critical question remains: how can nations balance innovation, privacy, regulatory compliance and user trust? We believe cryptographic privacy-enhancing technologies, specifically zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and Ethereum, hold the key.

December 3, 2024

With over 130 countries exploring or piloting their own design systems, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are poised to transform global finance. However, a critical question remains: how can nations balance innovation, privacy, regulatory compliance and user trust? We believe cryptographic privacy-enhancing technologies, specifically zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and Ethereum, hold the key.

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Aztec Network

Road to Mainnet

Since Aztec's launch seven years ago, we’ve been on a mission to solve one of the biggest barriers to mass blockchain adoption – privacy. Imagine a world where developers can write programs that protect user data but take full advantage of a trustless, permissionless system – all backed by the security. This is what we’re working towards, and this product roadmap is how we get there.

October 7, 2024

Since Aztec's launch seven years ago, we’ve been on a mission to solve one of the biggest barriers to mass blockchain adoption – privacy. Imagine a world where developers can write programs that protect user data but take full advantage of a trustless, permissionless system – all backed by the security. This is what we’re working towards, and this product roadmap is how we get there.

Developers

Aztec Network

Unlocking the Future of Privacy: Exploring Identity and Social Use Cases in Alpha Build 2 with $100k in Prizes

After 7 years of building in the open, last month we announced that Devnet is now live. To celebrate we launched Alpha Build, a series of three developer sprints with up to US$100,000 in prizes and the opportunity to deploy on the Aztec for the first time. Starting October 8th - October 29th, 2024, the second sprint, Alpha Build 2 (AB2), will focus on identity and social.

October 1, 2024

After 7 years of building in the open, last month we announced that Devnet is now live. To celebrate we launched Alpha Build, a series of three developer sprints with up to US$100,000 in prizes and the opportunity to deploy on the Aztec for the first time. Starting October 8th - October 29th, 2024, the second sprint, Alpha Build 2 (AB2), will focus on identity and social.

Developers

Aztec Network

Shaping the Future of Payments: Meet the Winners of Alpha Build One

Over the last month, to celebrate a live DevNet, we championed builders to help shape the future of payments through Alpha Build One (AB1). From wallets using Ethereum signatures to cloud-based wallet features and beyond, we had 50 participants, 6 teams, and a total of 13 projects submitted.

September 25, 2024

Over the last month, to celebrate a live DevNet, we championed builders to help shape the future of payments through Alpha Build One (AB1). From wallets using Ethereum signatures to cloud-based wallet features and beyond, we had 50 participants, 6 teams, and a total of 13 projects submitted.

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Renowned Cryptographer and Coauthor of PLONK, Ariel Gabizon Rejoins Aztec Labs as Chief Scientist

Ariel Gabizon, a distinguished cryptographer, coauthor of PLONK, and pioneer of zero-knowledge (ZK) technology, has rejoined Aztec Labs as its Chief Scientist. With Devnet now live and private, client-side smart contract execution with public verifiability possible, Ariel is rejoining us at a pivotal moment for Aztec, our upcoming privacy-first L2 on Ethereum.

August 20, 2024

Ariel Gabizon, a distinguished cryptographer, coauthor of PLONK, and pioneer of zero-knowledge (ZK) technology, has rejoined Aztec Labs as its Chief Scientist. With Devnet now live and private, client-side smart contract execution with public verifiability possible, Ariel is rejoining us at a pivotal moment for Aztec, our upcoming privacy-first L2 on Ethereum.

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Aztec Sandbox

Devnet Goes Live: Introducing Alpha Build with $100K in Prizes

Devnet is now live! This milestone enables private, client-side smart contract execution with robust public verifiability, a massive milestone for Aztec and the Ethereum community.To celebrate this milestone, we’re launching Alpha Build, a series of three developer sprints with a USD $100,000 prize pool and the opportunity to deploy on the Aztec Network for the first time.

August 13, 2024

Devnet is now live! This milestone enables private, client-side smart contract execution with robust public verifiability, a massive milestone for Aztec and the Ethereum community.To celebrate this milestone, we’re launching Alpha Build, a series of three developer sprints with a USD $100,000 prize pool and the opportunity to deploy on the Aztec Network for the first time.

Research

Noir

Unlocking the Future of Privacy: Join the Noir Research Campaign for Provable Emails

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital privacy, the power of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) is revolutionizing how we protect and prove information. Noir, a leading language for privacy-first programmable privacy, is at the forefront of this innovation and is calling on you to help us enhance provable emails using Noir.

August 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital privacy, the power of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) is revolutionizing how we protect and prove information. Noir, a leading language for privacy-first programmable privacy, is at the forefront of this innovation and is calling on you to help us enhance provable emails using Noir.

Research

Aztec Network

Does zero-knowledge provide privacy?

In this blog post, we explore zero-knowledge (ZK) property, investigate if ZK-rollups have any ZK, and differentiate between ZK as a technology and as a marketing term.

August 8, 2024

In this blog post, we explore zero-knowledge (ZK) property, investigate if ZK-rollups have any ZK, and differentiate between ZK as a technology and as a marketing term.

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Noir

Announcing the Noir awardees of the inaugural EF ZK Grants Wave

Aztec Labs is committed to enabling developers to build with ZK and unlock the full potential of this transformative technology. To that end, we built Noir, an open source Domain Specific Language for safe and seamless construction of privacy-preserving ZK proofs. We fund tooling, libraries, and applications that make Noir more accessible and enjoyable for developers.

June 25, 2024

Aztec Labs is committed to enabling developers to build with ZK and unlock the full potential of this transformative technology. To that end, we built Noir, an open source Domain Specific Language for safe and seamless construction of privacy-preserving ZK proofs. We fund tooling, libraries, and applications that make Noir more accessible and enjoyable for developers.

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Aztec Network

Is Account Abstraction abstract enough?

In this article, we revisit the topic of Account Abstraction (AA): its meaning, history, and current landscape. We explore the possibilities that AA opens for developers and figure out which Account Abstraction is the most abstract one.

June 20, 2024

In this article, we revisit the topic of Account Abstraction (AA): its meaning, history, and current landscape. We explore the possibilities that AA opens for developers and figure out which Account Abstraction is the most abstract one.

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Aztec Network

Can blockchains and zero-knowledge help humanity survive? 47 real-world use cases

Worldwide, the average person’s daily screen time is 6 hours and 58 minutes. This is approximately 41% of waking time. Does it mean that a modern human is 41% digital?

June 11, 2024

Worldwide, the average person’s daily screen time is 6 hours and 58 minutes. This is approximately 41% of waking time. Does it mean that a modern human is 41% digital?

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Aztec Network

Decentralization is not a meme: Part 1

What do we mean by “decentralization”? Why Aztec takes decentralization seriously? In this post, we explore Aztec’s efforts around protocol decentralization: sequencer, prover, and upgrade mechanism.

May 21, 2024

What do we mean by “decentralization”? Why Aztec takes decentralization seriously? In this post, we explore Aztec’s efforts around protocol decentralization: sequencer, prover, and upgrade mechanism.

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Client-side Proof Generation

In this article, we explore the client-side proof generation used for proving private functions’ correct execution and explain how it differs from proof generation in general-purpose rollups.

March 11, 2024

In this article, we explore the client-side proof generation used for proving private functions’ correct execution and explain how it differs from proof generation in general-purpose rollups.

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Regeneration: a Manifesto for an Autonomous Future

This piece, written by Zac Williamson with insights from Arnaud Schenk, delves into the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and its impact on societal structures.

March 7, 2024

This piece, written by Zac Williamson with insights from Arnaud Schenk, delves into the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and its impact on societal structures.

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Aztec Network

WTF is Aztec?

Blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum provide humanity with programmable digital money. Aztec is a privacy-first Layer 2 on Ethereum. It enables a critical dimension of programmable digital money that has heretofore been ignored: privacy.

February 22, 2024

Blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum provide humanity with programmable digital money. Aztec is a privacy-first Layer 2 on Ethereum. It enables a critical dimension of programmable digital money that has heretofore been ignored: privacy.

Research

Aztec Network

Request for Comments: Aztec Sequencer Selection and Prover Coordination Protocols

"Sidecar" wins Aztec's prover coordination protocol RFPs, and comments invited on essential sequencer selection and prover coordination protocols for block production.

January 17, 2024

"Sidecar" wins Aztec's prover coordination protocol RFPs, and comments invited on essential sequencer selection and prover coordination protocols for block production.

Noir

Interview with Kev Wedderburn, Father of Noir

Kev Wedderburn, architect and team lead of Noir, discusses his journey from Web2 to Web3, leading to the development of Noir, a zero-knowledge proof language.

January 3, 2024

Kev Wedderburn, architect and team lead of Noir, discusses his journey from Web2 to Web3, leading to the development of Noir, a zero-knowledge proof language.

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Noir

Announcing Noir Beta: Stabler, Faster ZK Applications in the Browser

Meet Noir Beta: a stable, fast, browser-compatible language for zero-knowledge (ZK) applications, advancing blockchain privacy and usability.

December 20, 2023

Meet Noir Beta: a stable, fast, browser-compatible language for zero-knowledge (ZK) applications, advancing blockchain privacy and usability.

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Noir

Aztec’s Core Cryptography, Now in Noir

Aztec now includes its core cryptographic protocols in Noir, enhancing blockchain circuit development with improved security and efficiency. This integration facilitates a more streamlined process for developers.

December 13, 2023

Aztec now includes its core cryptographic protocols in Noir, enhancing blockchain circuit development with improved security and efficiency. This integration facilitates a more streamlined process for developers.

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Aztec Sandbox

Announcing the Aztec Sandbox Alpha Program

Discover the Sandbox Alpha Program, inviting developers to build privacy-centric blockchain applications with support, stipends, and co-marketing opportunities.

December 11, 2023

Discover the Sandbox Alpha Program, inviting developers to build privacy-centric blockchain applications with support, stipends, and co-marketing opportunities.

Developers

Aztec Sandbox

Developers told us how to improve the Aztec Sandbox. So we did.

Based on developer feedback, the Aztec Sandbox has been updated for improved usability and functionality in blockchain application development.

December 7, 2023

Based on developer feedback, the Aztec Sandbox has been updated for improved usability and functionality in blockchain application development.

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Noir

Announcing NoirJS: Privacy-Preserving ZK Applications In Your Browser

Introducing NoirJS, a tool for creating privacy-centric zero-knowledge applications in web browsers, enhancing the accessibility of blockchain technologies.

October 25, 2023

Introducing NoirJS, a tool for creating privacy-centric zero-knowledge applications in web browsers, enhancing the accessibility of blockchain technologies.

Developers

Aztec Labs Announces Our Largest-Ever Bug Bounty of $450,000

A comprehensive review and learning process from Aztec Connect, coupled with a substantial bug bounty initiative to fortify the platform.

October 24, 2023

A comprehensive review and learning process from Aztec Connect, coupled with a substantial bug bounty initiative to fortify the platform.

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Noir

Unconstrained Functions in Noir

This update discusses the integration of unconstrained functions in Noir, enhancing its flexibility and utility in blockchain programming.

September 26, 2023

This update discusses the integration of unconstrained functions in Noir, enhancing its flexibility and utility in blockchain programming.

Developers

Aztec Sandbox

Announcing the Aztec Sandbox: The Endgame for Smart Contract Privacy

Aztec Labs introduces Sandbox, a testnet for building private blockchain applications, marking a major step in blockchain privacy solutions.

September 20, 2023

Aztec Labs introduces Sandbox, a testnet for building private blockchain applications, marking a major step in blockchain privacy solutions.

Research

Aztec Network

Aztec's Transaction Anatomy

This post delves into the unique structure of transactions within Aztec's network, highlighting their distinct features and the underlying technology.

September 19, 2023

This post delves into the unique structure of transactions within Aztec's network, highlighting their distinct features and the underlying technology.

Developers

Aztec Network

Introducing Aztec.nr: Aztec’s Private Smart Contract Framework

Aztec.nr is a breakthrough in private smart contract frameworks, focusing on elevating privacy and functionality in blockchain.

September 18, 2023

Aztec.nr is a breakthrough in private smart contract frameworks, focusing on elevating privacy and functionality in blockchain.

Developers

Announcing Aztec Grants: Wave 3

Aztec Labs is glad to kick-off the Aztec Grants Wave 3, a new initiative supporting projects that enhance blockchain privacy and contribute to the Aztec ecosystem.

September 14, 2023

Aztec Labs is glad to kick-off the Aztec Grants Wave 3, a new initiative supporting projects that enhance blockchain privacy and contribute to the Aztec ecosystem.

Developers

Privacy Abstraction with Aztec

This article explores how Aztec achieves privacy abstraction in its technology, a critical aspect for secure and private blockchain transactions.

September 13, 2023

This article explores how Aztec achieves privacy abstraction in its technology, a critical aspect for secure and private blockchain transactions.

Research

NounsDAO Private Voting Final Update

Discover the final updates on NounsDAO's private voting system, showcasing advancements in secure and anonymous voting within the blockchain.

August 29, 2023

Discover the final updates on NounsDAO's private voting system, showcasing advancements in secure and anonymous voting within the blockchain.

Developers

Noir

Noir Now Supports Visual Studio Code

Noir's new support for Visual Studio Code enhances the developer experience in building blockchain applications with improved tools and integration.

August 24, 2023

Noir's new support for Visual Studio Code enhances the developer experience in building blockchain applications with improved tools and integration.

Research

Aztec Sequencer Selection Finalists

Delve into the finalists of the Aztec Sequencer Selection, highlighting key players and their contributions to blockchain technology development.

July 13, 2023

Delve into the finalists of the Aztec Sequencer Selection, highlighting key players and their contributions to blockchain technology development.

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Aztec Labs’ Response to the Bank of England’s Consultation for the Digital Pound

Aztec Labs shares their response to the Bank of England's consultation on the digital pound, offering insights into the future of digital currencies.

June 12, 2023

Aztec Labs shares their response to the Bank of England's consultation on the digital pound, offering insights into the future of digital currencies.

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Aztec: the Hybrid zkRollup

Aztec's Hybrid ZkRollup combines the best of Ethereum smart contracts and encrypted execution for enhanced blockchain privacy and efficiency.

May 4, 2023

Aztec's Hybrid ZkRollup combines the best of Ethereum smart contracts and encrypted execution for enhanced blockchain privacy and efficiency.

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A Letter to His Majesty’s Treasury

Aztec Labs responds to His Majesty's Treasury about blockchain's role in financial systems, emphasizing privacy and innovation.

May 1, 2023

Aztec Labs responds to His Majesty's Treasury about blockchain's role in financial systems, emphasizing privacy and innovation.

Noir

Zero-knowledge gaming with BattleZips x Noir

BattleZips and Noir partnered up for zero-knowledge gaming, showcasing encrypted gameplay on the blockchain.

March 22, 2023

BattleZips and Noir partnered up for zero-knowledge gaming, showcasing encrypted gameplay on the blockchain.

Sunsetting Aztec Connect

Today we’re announcing the sunset of Aztec Connect, our privacy infrastructure that served as the encryption layer for Ethereum.One week from today, deposits into the Aztec Connect contract both from zk.money and other front-ends like zkpay.finance will be disabled.

March 13, 2023

Today we’re announcing the sunset of Aztec Connect, our privacy infrastructure that served as the encryption layer for Ethereum.One week from today, deposits into the Aztec Connect contract both from zk.money and other front-ends like zkpay.finance will be disabled.

The Time NounsDAO Got Private Voting

Learn about the implementation of private voting in NounsDAO, with details of the challenges and solutions in private DAO governance.

March 8, 2023

Learn about the implementation of private voting in NounsDAO, with details of the challenges and solutions in private DAO governance.

Developers

Aztec Grants: Round 2

Announcing the second round of Aztec's grants program, aimed at supporting innovative projects that enhance Aztec's ecosystem.

November 1, 2022

Announcing the second round of Aztec's grants program, aimed at supporting innovative projects that enhance Aztec's ecosystem.

Developers

Noir

Introducing Noir: The Universal Language of Zero-Knowledge

Meet Noir, an universal programming language for zero-knowledge proofs, offering a new dimension of privacy in blockchain technology.

October 6, 2022

Meet Noir, an universal programming language for zero-knowledge proofs, offering a new dimension of privacy in blockchain technology.

Developers

Aztec Network

Explaining the “Network” in Aztec Network

An in-depth look at the intricate network structure within the Aztec ecosystem, detailing its components and functionalities.

September 20, 2022

An in-depth look at the intricate network structure within the Aztec ecosystem, detailing its components and functionalities.

Research

Proof Compression

Discover the advancements in proof compression techniques in zero-knowledge cryptography, enhancing the efficiency of private transactions on Aztec.

September 15, 2022

Discover the advancements in proof compression techniques in zero-knowledge cryptography, enhancing the efficiency of private transactions on Aztec.

Aztec Network Launches First Ever Private DeFi Solution for Ethereum

We’re proud to announce that Aztec Connect is live on mainnet, enabling private DeFi on Ethereum for the first time ever.

July 7, 2022

We’re proud to announce that Aztec Connect is live on mainnet, enabling private DeFi on Ethereum for the first time ever.

zk.money Migration Guide

The definitive guide for migrating to zk.money's updated platform, to ensure a smooth transition with detailed explanation about all the new features and processes.

June 9, 2022

The definitive guide for migrating to zk.money's updated platform, to ensure a smooth transition with detailed explanation about all the new features and processes.

Layer by Layer: A Guide to Aztec’s Security Approach

Taking an in-depth look at Aztec's security strategy, detailing how they layer protection mechanisms for stronger blockchain security.

May 27, 2022

Taking an in-depth look at Aztec's security strategy, detailing how they layer protection mechanisms for stronger blockchain security.

Aztec Network Raises Total Bug Bounty to $2 Million

Aztec Network's bug bounty program has been increased to $2 million, a move that underscores their dedication to maintaining robust security on their platform.

May 20, 2022

Aztec Network's bug bounty program has been increased to $2 million, a move that underscores their dedication to maintaining robust security on their platform.

Countdown to Aztec Connect

The launch of Aztec Connect is approaching, which promises to bring enhanced privacy and efficiency to your Ethereum DeFi interactions.

May 18, 2022

The launch of Aztec Connect is approaching, which promises to bring enhanced privacy and efficiency to your Ethereum DeFi interactions.

Dollars and Sense: Cheap Privacy with Aztec Connect

Aztec Connect offers an affordable way to achieve privacy in decentralized finance, a significant advancement for cost-conscious users in the blockchain space.

March 31, 2022

Aztec Connect offers an affordable way to achieve privacy in decentralized finance, a significant advancement for cost-conscious users in the blockchain space.

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Privacy for Pennies: Scaling Aztec’s zkRollup

Learn how how Aztec's ZkRollup achieves scalable blockchain privacy at a minimal cost, enhancing both efficiency and security.

March 25, 2022

Learn how how Aztec's ZkRollup achieves scalable blockchain privacy at a minimal cost, enhancing both efficiency and security.

Privacy Comes to the Rockies: Aztec at ETHDenver 2022

Aztec's participation at ETHDenver 2022 focused on bringing privacy solutions to the blockchain community in the Rockies.

February 3, 2022

Aztec's participation at ETHDenver 2022 focused on bringing privacy solutions to the blockchain community in the Rockies.

Developers

Introducing Aztec Grants: Funding a Community-Led Privacy Ecosystem

Introducing Aztec Grants, a program funding community-led projects to build a privacy-focused ecosystem in blockchain technology.

December 21, 2021

Introducing Aztec Grants, a program funding community-led projects to build a privacy-focused ecosystem in blockchain technology.

Private DeFi with the Aztec Connect Bridge

The Aztec Connect Bridge's enables private and cost-effective DeFi transactions on Ethereum, a significant advancement in blockchain privacy.

December 10, 2021

The Aztec Connect Bridge's enables private and cost-effective DeFi transactions on Ethereum, a significant advancement in blockchain privacy.

Infinite Privacy: New Anonymity Paradigms with Aztec Network

Discover how Aztec Network's latest privacy paradigms redefine anonymity, offering unprecedented privacy levels in the blockchain world.

November 22, 2021

Discover how Aztec Network's latest privacy paradigms redefine anonymity, offering unprecedented privacy levels in the blockchain world.

Fully Confidential Ethereum Transactions: Aztec Network’s Privacy Architecture

Explore Aztec's groundbreaking architecture for Ethereum transactions, ensuring absolute privacy and setting a new standard in blockchain confidentiality.

November 8, 2021

Explore Aztec's groundbreaking architecture for Ethereum transactions, ensuring absolute privacy and setting a new standard in blockchain confidentiality.

Aztec 2.0 Updates — $100,000 transaction limits & more

Aztec 2.0 brings exciting updates, pushing the transaction limits and enhancing features for a superior blockchain experience.

September 20, 2021

Aztec 2.0 brings exciting updates, pushing the transaction limits and enhancing features for a superior blockchain experience.

Vulnerabilities patched in Aztec 2.0

Aztec 2.0's recent security enhancements address key vulnerabilities, bolstering trust and safety in the network.

September 16, 2021

Aztec 2.0's recent security enhancements address key vulnerabilities, bolstering trust and safety in the network.

Introducing private Bitcoin

Imagine Bitcoin with enhanced privacy: Aztec's innovative concept merges Bitcoin's strengths with advanced privacy measures.

July 1, 2021

Imagine Bitcoin with enhanced privacy: Aztec's innovative concept merges Bitcoin's strengths with advanced privacy measures.

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Aztec is going open source!

Today we announce that all future releases of code from Aztec will be under the Apache 2.0 license to increase scrutiny and collaboration on our code.

June 10, 2021

Today we announce that all future releases of code from Aztec will be under the Apache 2.0 license to increase scrutiny and collaboration on our code.

Bringing privacy to DeFi

Aztec's venture into DeFi prioritizes privacy, introducing secure and anonymous financial transactions in the decentralized landscape.

May 21, 2021

Aztec's venture into DeFi prioritizes privacy, introducing secure and anonymous financial transactions in the decentralized landscape.

Introducing zkDAI into the Aztec Private Rollup

zk.money now supports private, scalable DAI transactions: DAI transactions can now fit into the same private rollup we use for ETH transactions.

April 30, 2021

zk.money now supports private, scalable DAI transactions: DAI transactions can now fit into the same private rollup we use for ETH transactions.

Layer Cake: A guide to Layer 2s

Navigate the complexities of layer 2 solutions with Aztec's comprehensive guide, demystifying blockchain technology layers.

April 26, 2021

Navigate the complexities of layer 2 solutions with Aztec's comprehensive guide, demystifying blockchain technology layers.

Aztec’s ZK-ZK-Rollup, looking behind the cryptocurtain

Aztec's zk-zk rollup is a game-changer, blending privacy with scalability for a unique blockchain experience.

March 18, 2021

Aztec's zk-zk rollup is a game-changer, blending privacy with scalability for a unique blockchain experience.

Launching Aztec 2.0 Rollup

The launch of Aztec 2.0 rollup is a pivotal moment in blockchain privacy, marking a major leap forward in the technology.

March 15, 2021

The launch of Aztec 2.0 rollup is a pivotal moment in blockchain privacy, marking a major leap forward in the technology.

Aztec 2.0 Pre-Launch Notes

Get a sneak peek into Aztec 2.0's features and capabilities before its official release, showcasing its potential impact.

March 2, 2021

Get a sneak peek into Aztec 2.0's features and capabilities before its official release, showcasing its potential impact.

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What Mark Cuban Taught Us About Privacy on Ethereum

Cuban shared a piece of NFT artwork with his followers. Gain insights from his perspective on Ethereum privacy, offering valuable lessons and inspiration.

February 19, 2021

Cuban shared a piece of NFT artwork with his followers. Gain insights from his perspective on Ethereum privacy, offering valuable lessons and inspiration.

Developers

Introducing Polaris

Welcome Polaris, representing innovation and progress, unveiling new possibilities in blockchain.

January 29, 2021

Welcome Polaris, representing innovation and progress, unveiling new possibilities in blockchain.

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Aztec: zkRollup Layer 2 + Privacy

Today we’re proud to announce Aztec 2.0, a scaling solution with privacy at its core, blending efficiency and security in blockchain transactions.

October 12, 2020

Today we’re proud to announce Aztec 2.0, a scaling solution with privacy at its core, blending efficiency and security in blockchain transactions.

Developers

zkReddit

Aztec has built zkReddit, a privacy-focused 'Reddit' on the blockchain. We are here to tell you all about it.

July 31, 2020

Aztec has built zkReddit, a privacy-focused 'Reddit' on the blockchain. We are here to tell you all about it.

Developers

ZK-ZK Rollup: Code Release I

Delve into the release of Aztec's zk-zk rollup code, a significant step forward in enhancing blockchain privacy and scalability.

April 24, 2020

Delve into the release of Aztec's zk-zk rollup code, a significant step forward in enhancing blockchain privacy and scalability.

Developers

Aztec: Fast Privacy with ZK² Rollup

Introducing a roadmap for a faster and more efficient solution for private blockchain transactions on Ethereum.

March 27, 2020

Introducing a roadmap for a faster and more efficient solution for private blockchain transactions on Ethereum.

Developers

PLONK Benchmarks II — ~5x faster than Groth16 on Pedersen Hashes

Learn about PLONK's impressive speed advantage in cryptographic computations, significantly outpacing Groth16 in Pedersen hashes.

February 20, 2020

Learn about PLONK's impressive speed advantage in cryptographic computations, significantly outpacing Groth16 in Pedersen hashes.

The First 10,000 zkDAI

Witness the journey of the first 10,000 zkDai transactions, a significant milestone in private stablecoin transfers.

February 5, 2020

Witness the journey of the first 10,000 zkDai transactions, a significant milestone in private stablecoin transfers.

Launching Aztec

Celebrate Aztec's official launch, marking a pivotal moment in the quest for improved blockchain privacy.

January 31, 2020

Celebrate Aztec's official launch, marking a pivotal moment in the quest for improved blockchain privacy.

AZTEC CRS: The Biggest MPC Setup in History has Successfully Finished

Reflect on the largest MPC setup in cryptographic history, a monumental achievement for Aztec's cryptographic infrastructure.

January 9, 2020

Reflect on the largest MPC setup in cryptographic history, a monumental achievement for Aztec's cryptographic infrastructure.

PLONK Benchmarks I — 2.5x faster than Groth16 on MiMC

Understand PLONK's efficiency, dramatically outperforming Groth16 in MiMC, pushing forward cryptographic computations.

December 18, 2019

Understand PLONK's efficiency, dramatically outperforming Groth16 in MiMC, pushing forward cryptographic computations.

Vision

Why Hashes Dominate in SNARKs

Examine the crucial role of hashes in SNARKs, essential to cryptographic proofs in blockchain technology.

December 18, 2019

Examine the crucial role of hashes in SNARKs, essential to cryptographic proofs in blockchain technology.

The Hunting of the SNARK (2/3)

Second part of a comprehensive exploration of SNARKs, uncovering their intricacies and importance in blockchain.

October 9, 2019

Second part of a comprehensive exploration of SNARKs, uncovering their intricacies and importance in blockchain.

The Hunting of the SNARK (3/3)

Third part of a comprehensive exploration of SNARKs, uncovering their intricacies and importance in blockchain.

October 8, 2019

Third part of a comprehensive exploration of SNARKs, uncovering their intricacies and importance in blockchain.

The Hunting of the SNARK (1/3)

First part of a comprehensive exploration of SNARKs, uncovering their intricacies and importance in blockchain.

October 7, 2019

First part of a comprehensive exploration of SNARKs, uncovering their intricacies and importance in blockchain.

Snapshot of the AZTEC Ceremony

AZTEC’s global Multi-Party Computation (MPC) setup ceremony will create an open source asset for the community — a ‘common reference string’ (CRS).

September 16, 2019

AZTEC’s global Multi-Party Computation (MPC) setup ceremony will create an open source asset for the community — a ‘common reference string’ (CRS).

AZTEC: How the Ceremony Works (Advanced Version)

Learn all the technical details about Aztec's Ceremony, how it works, and some other nuances.

August 30, 2019

Learn all the technical details about Aztec's Ceremony, how it works, and some other nuances.

Announcing Ignition

Anticipate Ignition, a key phase in Aztec's development, laying the groundwork for advanced cryptographic setups.

August 30, 2019

Anticipate Ignition, a key phase in Aztec's development, laying the groundwork for advanced cryptographic setups.

AZTEC: How the Ceremony Works (Basic Version)

A basic introduction to the AZTEC Ceremony, and why we need to run it.

August 30, 2019

A basic introduction to the AZTEC Ceremony, and why we need to run it.

From zero to nowhere: smart contract programming in Huff (2/4)

Follow the journey of smart contract programming in Huff, offering unique insights into this coding language.

August 29, 2019

Follow the journey of smart contract programming in Huff, offering unique insights into this coding language.

Creating, Settling & Streaming Confidential Assets

This is the fourth part, we dive into the creation and management of confidential assets, a breakthrough in private transactions.

May 19, 2019

This is the fourth part, we dive into the creation and management of confidential assets, a breakthrough in private transactions.

Constructing Proofs, Signing Flows and Key Management

In this third part, learn about constructing cryptographic proofs, signing flows, and key management in blockchain technology.

May 18, 2019

In this third part, learn about constructing cryptographic proofs, signing flows, and key management in blockchain technology.

Deploying AZTEC to Ganache

In this second part, we learn everything about how to deploy Aztec's technology to Ganache.

May 17, 2019

In this second part, we learn everything about how to deploy Aztec's technology to Ganache.

An introduction to AZTEC

This is the first in a series of articles designed to help developers understand the core concepts of AZTEC.

May 16, 2019

This is the first in a series of articles designed to help developers understand the core concepts of AZTEC.

How to Code Your Own Confidential Token on Ethereum

Ethereum is not private, but fear not. In this article we explore Aztec's practical applications, such as developing confidential tokens.

March 1, 2019

Ethereum is not private, but fear not. In this article we explore Aztec's practical applications, such as developing confidential tokens.

From zero to nowhere: smart contract programming in Huff (1/4)

In this series, learn smart contract programming in Huff directly from Zac.

February 7, 2019

In this series, learn smart contract programming in Huff directly from Zac.

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