Horizen (ZEN): Why This Blockchain Is Taking a Different Approach
When people hear “Horizen,” privacy is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. That makes sense. Privacy has been a central part of the project's identity for years. But Horizen has changed quite a bit, and its current architecture looks very different from the network many people may remember. Today, Horizen is an EVM-compatible Layer 3 built on Base using the OP Stack. That shift…
Horizen, a blockchain project known for its privacy features, has undergone significant changes and now operates as an EVM-compatible Layer 3 on Base. This shift allows developers to utilize familiar tools and smart contracts, making it a more attractive option for developers. Originally, Horizen built its own blockchain infrastructure with a focus on privacy and scalability.
However, it has since migrated to Base, an Ethereum Layer 2, and focuses on EVM compatibility and application-level privacy. ZEN, the native token of the Horizen ecosystem, has also undergone changes and is now an ERC-20 token on Base. The L3 architecture allows Horizen to focus on its own execution environment and privacy-oriented functionalities, while Base provides the underlying settlement environment.
While the technical architecture is important, the success of Horizen will depend on its ability to support applications that benefit from its combination of EVM compatibility, privacy, and compliance-oriented features.
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