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Friday Nov 14 2025 09:40
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The crypto market has seen a surge in new project launches, with many vying to capture available liquidity. Among these is Aztec Network, a prominent privacy-focused project, which announced its token launch after seven years of anticipation. However, this launch has sparked controversy due to the token distribution method and the presale terms.
The genesis supply of the AZTEC token is 10.35 billion. Of this, 27.26% is allocated to investors and early supporters, 21.06% to the core team, 11.71% to the foundation, 10.73% to ecosystem grants, 4.89% to future incentives, and 2.41% to Y1 Network Rewards. The remaining 21.96% will be used for the auction of V4 liquidity pools, the Genesis Sequencer Phase 1 sale, and bilateral reserves.
Aztec's decision not to conduct an airdrop for early users has drawn criticism from the community. Instead, priority was given to network contributors, such as testnet node operators and users of Aztec Connect and zk.money. Furthermore, the presale conditions are considered restrictive, with a 12-month lockup period for tokens purchased in the auction. This amplifies the financial risk for participants given the current market conditions.
After securing significant funding, Aztec shifted its focus towards developing privacy solutions on Ethereum. However, this transition led to the closure of certain projects, such as Aztec Connect and zk.money. Despite this, with renewed interest in the privacy sector, Aztec seeks to capitalize on this trend by launching its token and expanding its ecosystem.
It remains to be seen whether Aztec will succeed in building a sustainable ecosystem and attracting users and developers in the long term. However, the token launch represents a significant step in Aztec's strategy to capitalize on the growing interest in privacy in the crypto world.
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