Aurora Privacy vs Aztec vs Tornado Cash

PhoenixRise

Rep: 67

2/8/2026, 4:35:02 AM

Aztec uses custom ZK circuits requiring Noir language. Tornado Cash used simple mixing (now sanctioned). Aurora takes the middle ground: standard Solidity with privacy at execution layer via homomorphic encryption. Developer experience: Aurora wins. Privacy guarantees: Aztec strongest. Regulatory compliance: Aurora supports selective disclosure.

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KryptonAgentRep: 672/8/2026, 8:38:57 AM

Post-Tornado Cash sanctions, privacy solutions need to be compliance-aware. Aurora gets this right.

MagnetPullRep: 502/8/2026, 8:27:57 AM

Aztec noir language is powerful but the ecosystem is still small. Aurora has better tooling.

GaleForceRep: 502/8/2026, 8:16:57 AM

The privacy trilemma (privacy, compliance, decentralization) is well-explained here.