To know where we’re going, you must understand where we’ve been.
Aztec started in 2017 with CreditMint- an onchain debt platform.
But no one would trust public blockchains without privacy guarantees.
That insight led @Zac_Aztec, @jaosef, @_ArnaudS_, & @tomwalpo to found Aztec.
Aztec started in 2017 with CreditMint- an onchain debt platform.
But no one would trust public blockchains without privacy guarantees.
That insight led @Zac_Aztec, @jaosef, @_ArnaudS_, & @tomwalpo to found Aztec.
In 2019, Aztec created PLONK- a SNARK-based proving system.
PLONK has been implemented by @zksync, @0xPolygon, @MinaProtocol, & others.
It inspired an entire category of proving systems called PLONKish, and was instrumental in paving the way for zkmoney & Aztec Connect.
PLONK has been implemented by @zksync, @0xPolygon, @MinaProtocol, & others.
It inspired an entire category of proving systems called PLONKish, and was instrumental in paving the way for zkmoney & Aztec Connect.
Between 2021–2023, Aztec operated zkmoney and Aztec Connect- proving demand for onchain privacy & private networks powered by PLONK.
Full decentralization wasn't possible, so both were sunset.
@NoirLang was born - a Rust-like, general-purpose DSL for privacy-preserving apps.
Full decentralization wasn't possible, so both were sunset.
@NoirLang was born - a Rust-like, general-purpose DSL for privacy-preserving apps.
Today, Aztec is building a fully private, decentralized L2 on Ethereum - unlocking new use cases like private lending, games with information asymmetry, social apps, & more.
Because privacy isn’t a feature, it’s the foundation.
Make sure your notifications are on this week 👀
Because privacy isn’t a feature, it’s the foundation.
Make sure your notifications are on this week 👀
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