Aztec

About Aztec

Aztec (AZTEC) is a privacy-first Layer 2 network built on Ethereum, designed to enable confidential transactions and smart contracts using zero-knowledge cryptography. What sets Aztec apart is its foundational role in modern ZK infrastructure, having invented PLONK, a breakthrough proving system now adopted across the broader blockchain ecosystem. The team also developed Noir, a ZK programming language gaining rapid adoption among developers. Backed by a16z and tested by institutions like JP Morgan, Aztec is positioned as core infrastructure for privacy-preserving financial applications and real-world asset use cases.