About Aztec (AZTEC)

What is Aztec Network, really?

Aztec Network’s the privacy layer Ethereum never had. It’s a Layer 2 that hides contract logic and transaction data with zero-knowledge proofs — without stepping outside Ethereum’s security. The idea’s simple but rare: real privacy on a chain that stays composable with the rest of DeFi. Harder to pull off than it sounds.

Does Aztec have a token yet?

No token. The team hasn’t published tokenomics, allocation plans, or vesting data. Until something official drops, any AZT/USDT pair you see out there is just noise — probably a fake.

How can people try Aztec now?

Right now, you can jump into the public testnet. It opened in May 2025 and runs until further notice. You create an account in the Aztec Playground, deploy mock contracts — like Private Voting or Private Tokens — and share results online. It’s all test coins, no usd value. A bit slow at times, but that’s part of testing.

How much has Aztec raised, and who’s behind it?

All in, about $119 million usd across three rounds. A $2.1M seed back in 2018, $17M Series A in 2021, and a $100M Series B in late 2022. The names are heavy hitters: a16z, Paradigm, ConsenSys, and even Vitalik Buterin among them. Add Variant, Coinbase Ventures, IOSG, SV Angel, Alliance, A Capital — quite the list.

Why is Aztec such a big deal for crypto privacy?

Because everything on-chain right now is public — balances, trades, even DAO votes. Aztec flips that. It brings optional privacy while keeping transactions verifiable. Imagine doing payroll, or trading, or voting, without leaving a trail of wallet history. That’s the gap Aztec’s trying to fill, and it’s not a small one.

What’s happening with its roadmap?

The testnet’s live and being refined. The next milestones include more Noir tooling and ecosystem dApps, then security audits before mainnet. There’s no firm date for launch yet. It’s one of those “move slow, don’t break math” kind of projects. Better that than rushing zero-knowledge tech.

What about tokenomics or unlocks later on?

Nothing official exists. Once a token comes, sure — supply, allocation, vesting, emissions — all that will show up. For now, there’s no emission curve, no insider vesting clock ticking in the background. It’s quiet by design. Smart, probably.

Is there an airdrop or points campaign?

Nothing confirmed. People testing or building might be hoping for rewards down the line, but Aztec hasn’t promised one. It’s the usual crypto guessing game. Still, if you’re curious, participating in the ecosystem won’t hurt — just don’t count on usd returns.

Can you trade it anywhere yet?

Nope. There are no exchanges, no pairs, no AZT/USDT market. When it’s real, liquidity will likely start on Ethereum DEXs and maybe later on CEXs.