What is Aztec?
Aztec is a privacy-first Layer 2 rollup on Ethereum that leverages Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable smart contracts with confidential logic. It introduces a novel way for developers and users to choose what data remains private and what gets published on-chain.
Unlike traditional Layer 2s focused solely on scalability, Aztec brings programmable privacy to Ethereum — allowing the creation of private DeFi protocols, anonymous voting systems, and secure enterprise applications, all while settling on Ethereum’s base layer.
✨ Key Features
Aztec combines advanced cryptography with Ethereum’s security to offer:
- Private smart contracts: Write applications that keep transaction logic and data hidden from the public.
- Selective transparency: Developers can control what parts of the contract remain visible on-chain.
- Ethereum-native security: All proofs and data settle directly on Ethereum L1, ensuring integrity and decentralization.
🧩 Supported Use Cases
Aztec’s programmable privacy unlocks a broad range of blockchain applications:
- Private DeFi: Confidential swaps, lending protocols, and private stablecoins.
- Payroll & Private Payments: Send and receive funds without exposing balances or history.
- DAO Governance: Enable anonymous voting, shielded proposals, and whistleblower protections.
- Regulated Assets: Bridge public and private workflows for compliance-sensitive industries.
🖥️ Aztec Node CLI
Running an Aztec node is essential to supporting the network’s decentralized architecture. With EasyNode, setup is seamless:
- Sequencer nodes: Collect, order, and propose blocks for validation.
- Validator nodes: Re-execute and attest to block correctness using ZK proofs.
🤖 Why Use EasyNode?
Deploying an Aztec node manually can be complex. EasyNode simplifies everything:
- ⚡ Fast and automated setup: Be up and running in just a few clicks.
- 🛠️ Managed infrastructure: We monitor, update, and optimize your node 24/7.
- 🔒 Reliable performance: Validator nodes include dedicated RPC access for high-throughput operations.
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