Basics of Aztec
This section covers the fundamental concepts you need to understand how Aztec works. Whether you're a user, token holder, or just curious about the technology, these pages explain the core ideas without requiring technical expertise.
What You'll Learn
Addresses
Every account on Aztec has an address, but they work differently from Ethereum addresses. Learn how Aztec's privacy-first design creates addresses that can receive funds even before the account exists.
Wallets
Discover the wallets available for Aztec, how they differ from traditional crypto wallets, and what hardware wallet support looks like.
Fees
Understand how transaction fees work on Aztec. We use "mana" (similar to Ethereum's gas) and fees are paid in Fee Juice, which you get by bridging $AZTEC from Ethereum.
Transactions
Learn about the unique transaction lifecycle on Aztec, including why transactions are proven on your device before being sent to the network.
Blocks
Explore how blocks are produced on Aztec, the role of sequencers and provers, and how epochs organize proving work.
Bridging
Understand how assets move between Ethereum (L1) and Aztec (L2), including the role of portal contracts and message passing.
These pages focus on concepts for a general audience. For technical implementation details and code examples, see the Developer Guides.