Aztec, a layer-2 rollup with an unusual and promising approach sharply oriented towards privacy, has just released its testnet. This event is a big step toward a future where decentralized applications (dApps) on Ethereum can provide rich, programmable privacy. The launch represents the culmination of over eight years of dedicated...
Aztec, a layer-2 rollup focused primarily on privacy, has released their testnet. This is a huge accomplishment after more than eight years of development. With its technical team from Disney Research, the firm’s launch moves its state-of-the-art technology closer to a mainnet release.Aztec is unique among the zero-knowledge rollup contenders...
Base, the layer-2 network launched by Coinbase in August 2022, is now at “stage 1” rollup status. This milestone is a very promising step toward greater decentralization. This shift further eliminates the centralized nature of the network, getting it one step nearer to complete decentralization.The “stage 1” designation refers to...