【Layer-2 Rollup Protocol Aztec Announces Testnet Launch】Golden Finance reports that Aztec, a Layer-2 Rollup protocol focused on privacy, has announced the launch of its testnet. The protocol utilizes protocol-level encryption technology to allow users to store private data on the blockchain in an encrypted form. The project team stated that they have been committed to developing this product for over 8 years, pushing this cutting-edge technology further towards the mainnet. Co-founder Zac Williamson mentioned that unlike conventional ZK Rollups, Aztec prioritizes privacy over scalability, requiring more on-chain resources for each transaction. Previously, in 2022, Aztec Network completed a $100 million Series B funding round led by a16z.