<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Zero-knowledge cryptography and protocols like Aztec Network are empowering the programmable and bulletproof protection of privacy.Privacy is essential for protecting individuals from data breaches and malicious actors, not for hiding illicit activities.Aztec Network offers a privacy-first Layer 2 solution for Ethereum, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs to create selective privacy and compliance tools.Aztec is redefining privacy in Web3 by offering programmable privacy, empowering users to control what information is public and what remains hidden.