Privacy-Focused Aztec Network's Ignition Chain Lights Up on Ethereum
Aztec Network launched its Ignition Chain, becoming the first fully decentralized Layer 2 protocol on Ethereum mainnet.Summary
The privacy-focused Aztec Network has launched its Ignition Chain on Ethereum's mainnet, marking it as the first fully decentralized Layer 2 protocol. This chain powers Aztec's vision of a private, decentralized "world computer" by combining zero-knowledge proofs with Ethereum's security, enabling scalable and private DeFi applications.
The launch was signaled when the validator queue reached 500, a critical mass ensuring network resilience and security before full decentralization. Anyone can become a validator or sequencer by staking AZTEC tokens, with an auction scheduled for December 2nd to further community involvement. This deployment signifies that private, decentralized L2 networks are becoming essential blockchain infrastructure.
(Source：CoinDesk)