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RD Popularity Index
RD Growth Index
| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 60d | 90d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.57% | 4.31% | 15.84% | 42.93% | 60.25% | 47.80% |
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Top Holders
| Address | Token | Quantity | 7d | Percentage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0x53a8...4c3e |   AZTEC | 797,985,000 | -- | 7.71% | $15.33M |
| 0x1102...b75e | AZTEC | 705,373,802.56 | -17,184,000-2.38% | 6.82% | $13.55M |
| 0x1362...b6d9 | AZTEC | 687,857,107.72 | -- | 6.65% | $13.21M |
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About Aztec Network
Aztec Network, an Ethereum privacy layer, has progressed through several key milestones. It launched a public testnet, then released the Alpha mainnet as the first Ethereum L2 supporting private smart contracts. The V5 execution layer Alpha further reduced proving times and costs, while hardening security. Notably, the deprecated Aztec Connect system was attacked three years after abandonment, with the foundation confirming no control over it. Early backing from Vitalik Buterin highlighted its long-term significance. These events mark the network's evolution from testnet to production-ready privacy infrastructure.
Negative:
- In March 2026, Alpha V4 was confirmed to have a critical vulnerability affecting the entire proving system, potentially causing protocol disruption and theft of user funds; the fix was deferred to v5.
- In June 2026, the deprecated Aztec 2.0 rollup contract was exploited, draining about $2.2M in assets; shortly after, Aztec Connect was also attacked. Though the active network was unaffected, negative sentiment arose.
Positive:
- In July 2026, Alpha V5 upgrade went live, resolving critical V4 issues, with private transaction proving more than 2x faster, costs down ~50%, and fully private transfer fees below $0.05; first wave of apps (Aave, etc.) launched.
- Network stability improved, laying a foundation for future growth.
Co-founders:
Zachary Williamson - Co-founder & CEO. Background in particle physics at CERN and T2K Japan. Co-invented the PLONK zk-SNARK. Previously CTO of Radish (acquired by Tovala).
Joe Andrews - Co-founder. Former CTO of Radish. Holds B.Eng. in Materials Science from Imperial College London.
Core executives:
Ariel Gabizon - Chief Scientist. PhD in Neutrino Physics from University of Oxford. Previously worked on Zcash and Protocol Labs. Co-invented PLONK.
Claire Arthurs Kart - CMO. (No detailed public bio available from provided sources.)