A New Brand for Aztec
Today Aztec has a new brand, a new website, and a focused mission: Aztec is the platform for unstoppable private apps.
Why privacy infrastructure matters and where this is heading.

Today Aztec has a new brand, a new website, and a focused mission: Aztec is the platform for unstoppable private apps.

Every privacy system has an off-switch. What matters is who holds it, and on most networks the answer is an operator. Here is why Aztec was built so that nobody does.

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.

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.

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.