Zac
@Zac_Aztec

Co-founder of Aztec Network. Building the Private World Computer. Cryptographer, software engineer, ex-particle physicist. Plonk co-author. Huff inventor.

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Joined July 2018
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The next phase of the Aztec Foundation

Last Tuesday Aztec Alpha V5 was implemented by network operators and stakeholders It's the most important release in the network's history: faster, more stable, and able to send completely private

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The Devil’s Bargain - The hidden cost of privacy without credible neutrality

Crypto is in a long night. It is no secret that the industry is facing challenging circumstances and there has been a clear consolidation of the industry. Right now we are seeing a focus on real

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Why we're moving forward with TGE

Markets are down. Some say there is a mass exodus from the blockchain industry and that it’s a cold crypto winter. Last month, our community voted through a governance vote for TGE. Still, everyone

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The Blockchain Canon

By Zachary Williamson, with profound thanks to Vitalik Buterin, Hannah Fressle, Claire Kart, Sterling Schuyler and Afra Wang for guidance and edits Every serious industry or intellectual movement

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The Privacy Manifesto

In 2024 Vitalik Buterin coined the phrase “defensive accelerationism” (d/acc) to describe a cautious yet optimistic approach to technology, arguing that technology should ultimately be embraced as a

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