# Noir > The Noir language, its tooling, and what it makes possible. Canonical: https://aztec.network/topic/noir Type: Article index Publisher: Aztec Foundation - [Noir 1.0 Is Live](https://aztec.network/blog/noir-1-0-is-live) (29 October 2026) — A stable foundation for zero-knowledge applications and private smart contracts on Aztec - [Just write “if”: Why Payy left Halo2 for Noir](https://aztec.network/blog/just-write-if-why-payy-left-halo2-for-noir) (18 September 2025) — This is the story of how Payy transformed their ZK ecosystem from one bottlenecked by a single developer to a system their entire team can modify and maintain. - [ZKPassport Case Study: A Look into Online Identity Verification](https://aztec.network/blog/zkpassport-case-study-a-look-into-online-identity-verification) (26 June 2025) — For the Aztec Testnet, we’ve integrated ZKPassport to enable node operators to prove they are human and participate in the network. This integration allows the network to dramatically increase the number of sequencers that can be added each day, which is a huge step forward in decentralizing the network with real operators. - [StealthNote: The Decentralized, Private Glassdoor of Web3](https://aztec.network/blog/stealthnote-the-decentralized-private-glassdoor-of-web3) (4 June 2025) — Imagine an app that allows users to post private messages while proving they belong to an organization, without revealing their identity. Thanks to zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), it's now possible to protect the user’s identity through secure messaging, confidential voting, secured polling, and more. This development in privacy-preserving authentication creates powerful new ways for teams and individuals to communicate on the Internet while keeping aspects of their identity private. - [A New Dawn of Ethereum is Here](https://aztec.network/blog/a-new-dawn-of-ethereum-is-here) (6 February 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. - [The Future of ZK Development is Here: Announcing the Noir 1.0 Pre-Release](https://aztec.network/blog/the-future-of-zk-development-is-here-announcing-the-noir-1-0-pre-release) (5 December 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. - [Unlocking the Future of Privacy: Join the Noir Research Campaign for Provable Emails](https://aztec.network/blog/unlocking-the-future-of-privacy-join-the-noir-research-campaign-for-provable-emails) (8 August 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. - [Announcing the Noir awardees of the inaugural EF ZK Grants Wave](https://aztec.network/blog/announcing-the-noir-awardees-of-the-inaugural-ef-zk-grants-wave) (24 June 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. - [Interview with Kev Wedderburn, Father of Noir](https://aztec.network/blog/interview-with-kev-wedderburn-father-of-noir) (3 January 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. - [Aztec’s Core Cryptography, Now in Noir](https://aztec.network/blog/aztecs-core-cryptography-now-in-noir) (13 December 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. - [Announcing NoirJS: Privacy-Preserving ZK Applications In Your Browser](https://aztec.network/blog/announcing-noirjs-privacy-preserving-zk-applications-in-your-browser) (25 October 2023) — Introducing NoirJS, a tool for creating privacy-centric zero-knowledge applications in web browsers, enhancing the accessibility of blockchain technologies. - [Unconstrained Functions in Noir](https://aztec.network/blog/unconstrained-functions-in-noir) (26 September 2023) — This update discusses the integration of unconstrained functions in Noir, enhancing its flexibility and utility in blockchain programming. - [Introducing Aztec.nr: Aztec’s Private Smart Contract Framework](https://aztec.network/blog/introducing-aztec-nr-aztecs-private-smart-contract-framework) (18 September 2023) — Aztec.nr is a breakthrough in private smart contract frameworks, focusing on elevating privacy and functionality in blockchain. - [NounsDAO Private Voting Final Update](https://aztec.network/blog/nounsdao-private-voting-final-update) (29 August 2023) — Discover the final updates on NounsDAO's private voting system, showcasing advancements in secure and anonymous voting within the blockchain. - [Noir Now Supports Visual Studio Code](https://aztec.network/blog/noir-now-supports-visual-studio-code) (24 August 2023) — Noir's new support for Visual Studio Code enhances the developer experience in building blockchain applications with improved tools and integration. - [Announcing Noir Beta: Stabler, Faster ZK Applications in the Browser](https://aztec.network/blog/announcing-noir-beta-stabler-faster-zk-applications-in-the-browser) (20 December 2021) — Meet Noir Beta: a stable, fast, browser-compatible language for zero-knowledge (ZK) applications, advancing blockchain privacy and usability. --- Markdown representation of https://aztec.network/topic/noir. 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