Aztec Launches V5 Alpha to Make Ethereum Privacy Faster and Cheaper

• Aztec V5 brings private Ethereum transactions to everyday laptops and smartphones with faster proving times.
• The upgrade cuts proof costs, speeds up block production, and makes private token transfers cost under $0.05.
• Despite major privacy improvements, Aztec continues to prioritize security after vulnerabilities in its V4 release.

Privacy-focused Ethereum Layer 2 network Aztec has launched the alpha version of its V5 upgrade, bringing fully private transactions to its network while allowing users to generate zero-knowledge proofs on ordinary laptops and smartphones instead of specialized hardware. The upgrade aims to make private transactions easier to use on Ethereum without relying on centralized proving infrastructure.

The upgrade went live onchain Tuesday after receiving approval from token holders. Aztec said in a press release that it cuts private proving t…

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