About Airdrop
Aztec is a privacy-centric Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum, designed to bring zero-knowledge privacy and scalability to smart contracts. Unlike most rollups, Aztec supports both private and public smart contract execution, enabling developers to build decentralized applications that combine confidentiality with on-chain transparency. By introducing distinct execution environments for private and public computation, Aztec reshapes how transactions are processed while preserving Ethereum’s security model.
Private functions are executed on the user’s device through the Private Execution Environment (PXE), a local cryptographic library embedded in aztec.js
. PXE stores keys, generates zero-knowledge proofs, and maintains private state. Meanwhile, public functions run on the Aztec Virtual Machine (AVM), a network of nodes that mimic the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) for public logic. These two components, PXE and AVM, operate independently. Transactions begin with private execution on the client side, then optionally trigger public actions handled by Aztec nodes. This asymmetric flow prioritizes privacy while maintaining interoperability with Ethereum’s Layer 1.
Backed by $119 million in funding led by a16z, Aztec is advancing a new model for on-chain confidentiality. It enables shielded assets, anonymous interactions, and selective data disclosure, all verified on Ethereum using zero-knowledge proofs. As a developer or user, you gain privacy without sacrificing composability or smart contract flexibility.
This is not just a tes, it’s an opportunity to position yourself for future rewards. Whether you’re a developer, builder, or zk-enthusiast, getting involved early in the Aztec ecosystem could offer long-term benefits. Install the PXE tools, claim the faucet, and contribute to the future of private computation on Ethereum.
Follow our complete and simple step-by-step guide to participate!
Step-by-step guide
- Go to the official testnet portal.
- Familiarize yourself with the Alpha Testnet interface and available features.
- Click “Create Account” to get started.
- Assign a friendly name to your account for easy identification.
- Use the testnet interface to deploy a contract on Aztec.
- Select the account underwhich the deployer should execute!
- Proceed the transaction!
- Explore the Aztec Ecosystem
- Dive into more test features and contract templates.
- Engage with both private and public execution layers.
- Track your actions for potential future rewards as an early testnet user.