The privacy-preserving Layer 2 network operated under the Aztec protocol, providing confidential transactions and private smart contracts settled on Ethereum.
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- The Aztec network is the deployed system that runs the Aztec protocol, batching private transactions and posting zero-knowledge proofs to Ethereum for settlement. It provides a rollup where transaction details can remain hidden.
- Users interact with encrypted state while the network proves correctness without disclosure. This positions it as a confidentiality-focused Layer 2 within the Ethereum ecosystem.