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Zachary Williamson is the co-founder and CEO of Aztec, a privacy-focused blockchain protocol built to enable confidential transactions and data privacy on Ethereum-compatible networks. He started Aztec to bring strong cryptographic privacy guarantees—such as shielded transfers and confidential computation—to decentralized finance and other on-chain applications, empowering users to transact without exposing sensitive information.
Williamson’s background spans cryptography, distributed systems, and blockchain engineering. Under his leadership, Aztec has developed advanced privacy technology that integrates zero-knowledge proofs with scalable infrastructure, positioning the project as a leading solution for private and secure smart-contract interactions.