Key Metrics
Total Raised$100m
Dec 15, 2022$100mRound: Series BInvestors: a16z, A Capital, King River Capital, Variant Fund, SV Angel, HashKey, Fenbushi Capital, AVG
Protocol Information
Aztec is building an open source layer 2 network on Ethereum. Aztec's layer 2 network uses zkSNARK proofs to extend Ethereum's functionality with the addition of private state.
Category:Privacy
Methodology
TVL: TVL of Aztec consists of ethereum and supported assets locked into the rollup processorView code on GitHubHacks
Date: Jun 14, 2026
Amount: $2.1m
Classification: Protocol Logic
Technique: ZK proof verification Exploit
Chains: Ethereum
Bridge Hack
Language: Solidity
Target Type: DeFi Protocol
Competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aztec Connect?
Aztec is building an open source layer 2 network on Ethereum. Aztec's layer 2 network uses zkSNARK proofs to extend Ethereum's functionality with the addition of private state.
What is Aztec Connect's TVL?
Aztec Connect currently has $0 in total value locked.
What chains does Aztec Connect operate on?
Aztec Connect operates on Ethereum.
How does Aztec Connect's TVL compare to similar protocols?
Among Privacy protocols tracked by DefiLlama, Aztec Connect ranks #26 by TVL. The category holds $689.29m across 34 protocols, and Aztec Connect accounts for 0% of that total. Other leading protocols include Tornado Cash, Railgun, and Zama.
Has Aztec Connect ever been exploited?
Aztec Connect has 1 recorded security incident. The most recent incident occurred on Jun 14, 2026 and involved $2.1m. It was classified as Protocol Logic.