Aztec Network is the Ethereum layer-2 privacy protocol that has been focusing on programable privacy. The public testnet was launched today.
A press release from May 1, shared with Crypto.news, states that the launch is a major milestone on Aztec’s eight-year journey of bringing stronger data protection for web3. Developers can now access the testnet. This opens up the path to a decentralized mainnet where there will be no hidden central authority that has access to data.
It was released after successful internal testing, including over 100 sequencers. Aztec’s years of development and research led to the creation of zero-knowledge technologies and tools to help developers create secure apps. The tools allow users to maintain their privacy while using Ethereum.ETH) infrastructure.
Aztec’s team created PLONK to allow fast and safe testing. zero-knowledge proofsAztec has made significant advances in this area. It is the technology that powers the privacy layer on the testnet and was the base for earlier products, such as Aztec Connect and zk.money.
Developers can also use Noir, Aztec’s proprietary language designed to make it easier for them to create zero-knowledge apps. The developer-friendly Noir design makes it easier to add privacy to smart contracts and does not require an in-depth understanding of cryptography.
Zac Williamson is the co-founder and CEO of Aztec. He says that privacy in blockchains does not need to be a concern. “all-or-nothing,” Aztec is a flexible platform.
“Developers can use Aztec to build dApps with privacy features that seamlessly blend with Ethereum’s existing infrastructure, and they won’t need to struggle implementing complex cryptography.”
— Zac Williamson, Co-founder of Aztec
Aztec, backed by $100 million Series B from a16z and led by the company itself, is developing a privacy first Ethereum layer-2 which can support encrypted smart contracts as well as real world use cases. Ali Yahya said that a16z Crypto’s investment in Aztec is driven by their vision to make privacy accessible and programmable.
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Source: crypto.news
