Aztec

Aztec

Aztec is a privacy-first Layer 2 solution on Ethereum that enables developers to build privacy-preserving applications. It provides a suite of tools, including the Aztec Sandbox, Aztec.js, and the Aztec.nr framework, to facilitate the creation and testing of private smart contracts.
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Description

Aztec is a privacy-focused Layer 2 network on Ethereum, designed to empower developers to integrate privacy into their applications. It provides tools like the Aztec Sandbox for local testing, Aztec.js for account management and contract interaction, and the Aztec.nr framework for writing private smart contracts in the Noir language. The platform aims to make programmable privacy accessible for a range of applications, including finance, identity, and gaming, by leveraging confidential transactions that still ensure public verifiability. Aztec is backed by investors such as a16zcrypto and Paradigm and actively engages its developer community through grants, forums, and office hours.

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VC Funding

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2022

$0

$100M

Technology & Skills

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