A New Era for Web3: Introducing Aztec Public Testnet | Aztec Blog

Aztec has been at the forefront of zero-knowledge proving systems and privacy-preserving applications for nearly a decade. The journey began when the field was still in its infancy, with no established technologies like PLONK or Noir. Over the years, Aztec has achieved significant milestones, including the development of PLONK, a novel proving system for user-level privacy and programmability, and Noir, an intuitive zero-knowledge programming language. These breakthroughs have paved the way for the launch of the Aztec Public Testnet, which aims to bring programmable privacy to the masses. The testnet is now open to developers to build fully private applications on Ethereum, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of privacy and encryption solutions in the blockchain space.

The launch of the Aztec Public Testnet represents a significant milestone in the quest for programmable privacy on Ethereum. By providing developers with the tools and infrastructure to build fully private applications, Aztec is paving the way for a new era of privacy-preserving blockchain solutions.